Admissions & Outreach Trainee

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Recruitment, Outreach, and Orientation, the Admissions & Outreach Trainee receives lead work direction from higher level SSPs to support advising prospective students, families, and the campus community on admissions requirements, the Sacramento State and CSU application process, student services on campus and other University related information.

This position represents Sacramento State to a variety of constituents and maintains positive relationships with school and counselors, and the general public.

This position functions in a Trainee capacity and will be under direct supervision in the advisement of students and admissions information sessions to prospective students and families on a one-on-one basis as well as in a group setting. This position will conduct established presentations and provide basic/general advisement to prospective students both in-person as well as virtual.

This position is a full-time one academic year appointment, and is not renewable.

FLSA: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,150 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,150 per month - $5,076 per month

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Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type: Temporary (1-year term)

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; weekends and evenings as needed.

Department Information

The Admissions & Outreach Office is a dedicated team committed to recruiting, informing, and guiding prospective students—especially those from underserved or disadvantaged backgrounds—through the admissions process at Sacramento State.

For more information, please visit: https://www.csus.edu/apply/admissions/

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities:

Working knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior; research and observation techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information; and the techniques and methods of interviewing. Ability to gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences and interviews; clearly express ideas and recommendations orally; write clear and concise reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and faculty.

Experience:

None required.

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. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to understand, embrace, and communicate Sacramento State marketing messages.
• Knowledge of recruiting and marketing.
• Knowledge of admissions, financial aid, and housing processes.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment and recognize multicultural, multisexed, and multi-aged value systems.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and standard software programs Zoom, (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) Chrome, Edge, FireFox, Safari etc.), various online academic resources {i.e., CalStateApply, TES CollegeSource, Assist, etc.
• The ability to work nights, weekends, and a flexible schedule.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
• Must be able to complete frequent travel via personal vehicle with current registration and automobile insurance.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and timely

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting students from various backgrounds towards higher education
• Knowledge of Freshman and Transfer Admission Requirements in the California State University System.
• Experience working with diverse students: first generation and low-income student populations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Knowledge of Title 5 of California Administrative Code, Chancellor's Office Policies and Regulations, National Accreditation Policies, and Campus Requirements relative to Admission, Advanced Standing Credit Award and Academic Credit Policies.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and cover letter.

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship