Academic Advisor and Recruiter Trainee

  • California State University (CSU) Northridge
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Mar 07, 2024
Education and Training Human Resources and Personnel

Job Description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under general supervision and training with the Department Chair, the Academic Advisor and Recruiter Trainee provides academic advisement and career information to prospective and enrolled Deaf Studies majors. The incumbent provides information about the academic requirements of the Deaf Studies major and the overall (general education) requirements for graduation.
  • Evaluates students to determine appropriate course placement and develops individual course plans.
  • Completes and processes university-required student forms, and performs other functions as required, to assure that students succeed through the major to graduation.
  • Maintains a recruitment database, tracks applicants and prospective students, sets up and attends recruitment events, and presents information on the Deaf Studies major at student outreach events and local Deaf community and Deaf organization events.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

*NOTE: To view the full position description copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/esvh5mn6lz68ievlqzynh1ehi6ve4397

Qualifications
  • 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 required.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Fluency in American Sign Language is required.
  • General knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior; working knowledge of research and observation techniques for recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information; and working knowledge of the techniques and methods of interviewing.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Deaf Studies major and its requirements and of college and university policies that are relevant to student advisement.
  • Working knowledge of ASL and Deaf Studies programs at the high school and collegiate levels and knowledge of Deaf organizations and the local Deaf community is preferred.
  • Ability and specialized skills to: gather and analyze data; ability to reason logically, draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences and interviews; write clear and concise reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and faculty.


Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
  • The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
  • Classification: SSP IA / 3079 / IA
  • The anticipated HIRING RATE is $3764 . The salary range for this classification is: $3764 - $4604 per month.
  • HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.
  • TEMP: This is a Temporary position. Based on satisfactory progress and successful completion of the training program at the Student Services Professional (SSP) IA level, the incumbent will be progressively promoted to the probationary SSP IB level after 12 months. The probationary period for the SSP1B level is 12 months. Then, after a total of 24 months at the SSP IB level with satisfactory progress, the incumbent will progress to the probationary SSP II level.
  • The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.


General Information
  • Applications received through December 14, 2023, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
  • This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
  • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
  • The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
  • In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
  • Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
  • The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.


Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, covered military and veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Dec 01 2023 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

Closing Date/Time:

Job Address

Los Angeles, California 91330 United States View Map