Outreach Counselor Assistant - Black Student Recruitment

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Major Duties

PLEASE NOTE: The position will be filled at either the Student Services Professional (SSP) IA, IB, or II levels dependent upon the applicant's qualifications.

SSP IA: Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Student Outreach, the Outreach Counselor Trainee - Black Student Recruitment will be responsible for increasing the enrollment of prospective undergraduate Black students  incumbent will be trained to: conduct outreach and recruitment services, establish strong relationships with college counselors, parents, students, and communities to create a college pipeline for Black students from high schools and community colleges;

conduct speaking engagements and workshops; assist with department-wide events; provide presentations encompassing information on the CSU system, CSU Northridge, EOP, financial aid, the application process, pre-enrollment follow up, tele-counseling, and the master plan of higher education in California; and compile recruitment data and prepare reports.

SSP IB: Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Student Outreach, the Outreach Counselor Assistant, Black Student Recruitment, conducts school site outreach activities to support enrollment goals; assists with implementing plans of action and activities related to outreach and recruitment of prospective Black students’ first-time freshman and Black transfer students to the university. The incumbent conducts speaking engagements and workshops, assists with department-wide events, and provides presentations encompassing information on the CSU system, CSU Northridge, EOP, financial aid, CSU application process, pre-enrollment follow-up, tele-counseling, and the master plan of higher education in California.

Compiles recruitment data and prepares reports.

SSP II: Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Student Outreach, the Outreach Counselor supports university recruitment and enrollment goals. The incumbent coordinates school site outreach activities within our campus service area; organizes assesses and implements plans of action and activities related to outreach and recruitment of prospective first-time freshman and transfer Black students to the university. Attends college fairs, career days, college nights, and community college events;

provides individual matriculation and follow-up to interested prospective students at designated high schools and community colleges; conducts speaking engagements; leads workshops; organizes presents, and coordinates presentations encompassing information on the CSU system, CSU Northridge, EOP, financial aid, application process, testing, pre-enrollment follow-up, tele-counseling, and the master plan of higher education in California. Compiles recruitment data and prepares reports; assists with coordinating and implementing department-wide events such as Admitted Matador Day, CSUN Days at the local community colleges, and other events and conferences promoting CSU Northridge.

Qualifications

SSP IA: 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. No experience is required. Experience working with minoritized students with an emphasis on Black students and working in a higher education environment preferred.

SSP IB: 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.…