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Working Title

International Admissions Counselor

SF State University

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Department

The Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment department strives to work directly with students, parents, family and community members to disseminate admissions information and actively recruit a diverse student population to SF State. We are dedicated to creating access to higher education by actively engaging the community and raising awareness about the importance of higher education. We strive to provide services that prepare prospective students for the process of admission and the transition to the university.

Appointment Type

This is a one-year probationary position.

Time Base

Full-Time (FTE 1.0)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Anticipated Hiring Salary

$5,441.00 per month ($65,292.00 annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

Position Information

Admissions Processing

Advising Applicants

Articulation of Transfer Course Work

• Articulate non-system transfer credit for new students for appearance on the Degree Progress Report.

Assess Residency for Transfer Course Work

• Articulate non-system transfer credit for new students for appearance on the Degree Progress Report.

Issue I-20 Forms

• Review I-20 application documents.
• Issue I-20 Forms for new incoming students.
• Ensure that correct admission letter and I-20 are processed and issued.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and 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; use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements; obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews; reason logically; collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data; advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required; recognize multicultural, multi-gender and multiaged value systems and work accordingly; 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; and, 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 Services Office. 

Experience:

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the 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 jobrelated field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Education:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a jobrelated 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 yearforyear basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing customer service, including the ability to tailor communications and interactions to the specific individual as required.
• Ability to interpret academic publications, Title 5, SFSU and CSU policies, and bulletin information.
• Ability to integrate the use of a variety of technological systems used in the management and evaluation of applications and student data such as search and update CS data (complex student information database). 
• Ability to implement frequent changes/upgrades to procedures for using CS. 
• Ability to utilize complex search methods to retrieve documents in On Base, the optical archive of educational records. 
• Knowledge of how to utilize search functions in the Cal State Apply Control site, the CSU online application system. Experience using Cal State Apply information to evaluate applications and advise applicants. 
• Experience working with the transfer credit database to provide a transfer credit summary for new and continuing students for compliance with CSU and SFSU admissions and graduation requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with a variety of admissions or enrollment technological systems used in the management and evaluation of applications and student databases.

Environmental/Physical/Special

• May be required to travel to off-campus locations for special activities and attend some evening and weekend activities.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty and staff. 
• Sustained computer use.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions.  SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.

Additional Information

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU).  CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California.  Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception.  While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.

The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.

Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.