Job Title: Outreach Counselor Native American Initiative Recruiter (Student Services Professional II)
Job ID: 13686
Full/ Part Time: Full-Time
Job Code: 3082
Department: University Outreach
To view full job description including minimum qualifications and to apply directly online: http://jobs.csufresno.edu/
Salary:
Salary Range: $4,179 - $5,942 per month (anticipated hiring salary: $4,179 per month)
Note: This is a full-time (40 hours per week), probationary, exempt appointment
Organizational Description:
The Native American Initiative has been established to increase the number of Native American students enrolling and graduating at Fresno State. The following are essential components of the initiative:
Reach out to Native American students through partnerships and collaborations with Rancherias, school districts, and tribal agencies serving Native American students.
Develop and maintain support networks within the university and the Native American community.
Create a place that fosters a welcoming and supportive environment where students feel they have a home away from home. It is a place for studying, programming, faculty, staff, student meetings, social engagement, and student community building.
Promote and support events that bring Native American students and community to the campus.
Provide student academic monitoring and advisement that includes an "early warning" system.
Connect students with mentors (faculty, staff, and alumni)
Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Outreach and Special Programs, the incumbent's primary responsibility is to assist in executing programs and events that prepare and recruit Native American students for university enrollment. The incumbent will perform professional Student Services work and tasks in accordance with established work procedures to contribute to the collaboration and coordination with the Office of Outreach and Special Programs, for the day-to-day implementation of the Native American Initiative with the primary objective to increase the enrollment of Native-American students. The incumbent is responsible for implementing the goals of the Office of Outreach and Special Programs and the Native American Initiative, including providing student advisement and guidance, assistance with the development and implementation of college preparation, access and enrollment programs and activities, and represent the university in various educational and community programs; plan and apply basic interviewing and advising techniques, exercise sound judgement, and develop and maintain positive relationships with educational personnel and school districts.
Position Summary:
Assist with the implementation and coordination of the day-to-day Native American Initiative, with focus on the outreach and recruitment of Native American students
Assist in the development, planning and implementation of a holistic outreach plan to increase the enrollment of first generation, low income, and underrepresented students
Collaborate with campus programs to help Native American students take part in critical support services
Provide support in the planning, coordination, and successful execution of outreach and recruitment conferences, workshops, tours, receptions and other community events
Assist with the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing and communication plan to outreach and attract Native American and Alaska Native students to Fresno State
Assist in the development of publications, brochures, and websites/webpages
Help develop and increase strategic partnerships and relationships in Fresno State service area with schools and community agencies
Communicate, advise and present information to parents and students regarding university admissions, enrollment, student support services, and academic program information
Collaborate with school districts, community colleges, and university personnel to develop a seamless transition plan for incoming students
Keep abreast of innovative outreach and recruitment strategies to implement best practices
Represent the university at college nights and transfer days, career days, and special community events such as powwows
Assist with the planning, scheduling and coordination of student/group visits to campus
Help establish relationships with relevant student organizations
Help establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with relevant faculty, staff, students and organizations on campus
Review and analyze K-12 regional and school/district based enrollment data to help identify target schools and assist with the implementation of innovative outreach and recruitment strategies and visitations
Work with Office of Undergraduate Student Recruitment, Admissions, University Advising, Educational Opportunity Program, Dog Days, Financial Aid, Scholarships, and other relevant campus departments to support the outreach and recruitment of low income, first generation and underrepresented students
In collaboration with the Director of Outreach and Special Programs develop and submit comprehensive reports periodically, or as deemed necessary, to the Director of Outreach and Special Programs.
Secondary Duties of the job include:
Keep up-to-date regarding policies and procedures related to admissions, academic programs, general education and related university information
Help maintain accurate information on the Outreach and Special Programs website as it relates to Native American students
May collaborate with the Cross Cultural and Gender Center as deemed necessary and directed by OSP Director
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of a university outreach, college, advising center, or similar department
General knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management
General knowledge of research and interview techniques
General knowledge 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-sexed and multi aged 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
Rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation, functions and programs of the campus to which assigned
Education and Experience:
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
o 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
Equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field
o A master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience
Specialized Skills:
Possession of a valid, current Class "C" California driver's license and a good driving record
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evening and weekends, and travel on a regular and frequent basis as needed to meet programs objectives
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge and understanding of Native American student academic needs and challenges to access higher education
Two years of student personal development and/or combined professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field (preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in cultural competency training and demonstrated ability to work with the American Indian community)
Experience in the practices, procedures and administration of American Indian tribal groups, student development and student activities programs or closely related programs and services
Experience working with outreach or recruiting programs
Experience in event planning
Good communication, presentation, inter-personal and networking skills
Skilled in computer software, word-processing, power-point, excel, PeopleSoft, and social media
Ability to:
Carry out a variety of assignments without detailed instructions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals
Serve as a resource to high school and community college guidance counselors to keep them abreast of pre-admission information
Submit periodic reports and prospect information
Interface and work cooperatively with officials from school districts, the academic and administrative parts of the university, and local community colleges
Be detail oriented and organized to effectively plan events and workshops
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Job Title: Outreach Counselor Native American Initiative Recruiter (Student Services Professional II)