International Admissions Counselor (Student Services Professional II, Range 1) - Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment

International Admissions Counselor

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This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

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.

This is a one-year probationary position. Full-Time (FTE 1.0) Monday through Friday; from 8:00am to 5:00pm. $5,441.00 per month ($65,292.00 annually) Salary is commensurate with experience.

Reporting to the Director, the International Admissions Counselor coordinates admissions and enrollment processes for international and foreign-educated students in compliance with Title 5 standards, California State University (CSU), and San Francisco State University (SFSU) admissions and enrollment policies including advising, counseling and guidance regarding the undergraduate admissions process to prospective applicants, undergraduate applicants, and returning SFSU students. Incumbents accomplish their work through the use of admissions technology applications and manual admissions process review.

Admissions Processing

• Coordinate and conduct the review of new undergraduate applicants according to Title V, CSU, and specific campus policies.
• Assess and interpret self-reported applicant information and academic records for determination of eligibility for admission.
• Perform international credential evaluations.
• Assess initial residency status for tuition purposes for applicants.
• Monitor and update Campus Solutions (CS) based student records.
• Verify admitted applicants eligibility for enrollment.
• Provide admission services to special populations.
• Support new and existing staff members flexibly covering the work of the unit.

Advising Applicants

• Advise prospective applicants regarding application processing and eligibility requirements.
• Assist prospective applicants to plan academic programs for transfer to SFSU.
• Communicate with applicant populations in individual and group settings both on and off campus.
• Help new F-1 international students navigate the I-20 and visa processes in collaboration with the Office of International Programs.
• Advise students regarding residency policies.
• Advise new students on enrollment requirements.
• Advise denied applicants regarding options and alternatives.

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…