Admissions Counselor (SSP II)

Job Description:

Admissions Counselor (SSP II)

Description

• • Position Summary
  • (Classified as: Student Services Professional II)
    
    Full-time temporary position available on or after November 1, 2025 and ending on or before October 31, 2026 in Strategic Enrollment Management. Appointment will be made for one year from date of hire with the possibility of reappointment and/or becoming permanent based on budget, department needs, and job performance.
    
    Under general supervision, the Admissions Counselor will lead initiatives at Merced Community College (MCC) to enhance student engagement and facilitate seamless transitions to Stanislaus State University. This role involves establishing strong relationships with prospective students and counselors, providing comprehensive advising, and promoting pathways to post-secondary education, all while tracking student progress and outcomes.
    
    
  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Provide advising to prospective students, assisting with document reviews and educational goal setting.
    • Establish and maintain contact with prospective students and counselors to promote post-secondary education and provide information on CSU admissions, financial aid, and academic opportunities.
    • Encourage students to complete their Associate Degree for Transfer and refer them to counselors for support.
    • Establish programming for the student transition initiative at MCC.
    • Assist with on and off-campus recruitment efforts, including Open House events and counselor conferences.
    • Participate in campus visits and contribute to jointly sponsored programs between Stan State and MCC.
    • Maintain knowledge of university courses, majors, and graduation requirements.
    • Attend training sessions and professional development opportunities.
    • Prepare and deliver updates to Stan State and participate in staff meetings and events.
    • Create monthly, semester, and annual reports on program effectiveness.
    • Follow up and track communication with prospective students through the enrollment process, including those denied admission to Stan State.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field. (Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
    Experience: Equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. (A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.)
    
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • • Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in academic advising, student services, or educational program coordination within higher education.
    • Experience with student recruitment and retention strategies.
    • Experience working with community college systems and knowledge of Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) requirements.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • • Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the program to which assigned.
    • General knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management.
    • General knowledge of research and interview techniques; and of the principles of individual and group behavior.
    • Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
    • Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements.
    • Ability to obtain factual and interpretive information through interviews.
    • Ability to reason logically; ability to collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentation based on these data.
    • Ability to advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required;
    • Ability to recognize multicultural, multi-sexed and multi-aged value systems and work accordingly.
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts.
    • Ability to rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation, functions and programs of the campus to which assigned.
    • Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas.
  • Special Conditions
  • • Ability to work a flexible schedule (after hours, evenings and or weekends). Including campus events as needed.
    • The primary work location will be at Merced Junior College, with required travel to the Stanislaus State main campus at least once a week.
    • Schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.
  • License or Certifications
  • • Valid California driver's license.
      
      
  • Salary Range
  • Anticipated salary will be $5,083 - $5,591 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full SSP II range: $5,083 - $7,228 per month)
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 4) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
    
    
  • How to Apply
  • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
    
    
  • Application Deadline
  • OCTOBER 10, 2025
    
    
  • Criminal Background Clearance Notice
  • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
    
    
  • Additional Information
  • Campus & Area
    California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
    
    Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
    
    Clery Act Disclosure
    
    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    
    The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
    
    Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
    
    CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
    
    The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
    
  • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
    
    INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
    
    

Advertised: Jul 14 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 10 2025 Pacific Daylight Time