Job OverviewUnder the general direction of the Director of ACE Scholars Services (ACE), the ACE Outreach and Retention Counselor position is responsible for counseling and advising including, but not limited to, prospective applicants, support systems, and external partners on admission-related matters; and participating in various targeted recruitment and outreach yield activities in support of ACE's goal to increase the rate of foster youth matriculation into, and graduation from, California State University San Marcos. The position advises prospective students with lived experience in foster care on the requirements for admission to the University and ACE, and the opportunities available to them. The position assist with the marketing and communication efforts for ACE, especially as it relates to community colleges, strategic partners, high schools, county agencies, and community organizations. Incumbent has a professional level of expertise in all areas of admissions for first-time freshman and transfer applicants, and a comprehensive knowledge of educational support processes. The position also provides new student onboarding support and retention services such as personal, academic, financial and success counseling; develops and implements retention strategies and services for ACE Scholars.Position SummaryACE Outreach and Retention Counselor (Student Services Professional II)This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal .Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,610 - $4,841 per monthCSU Classification Salary Range: $4,610 - $6,556 per monthCalifornia State University San MarcosA mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and diversity. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.Application ProcessThis position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on May 8, 2024.Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: ****** . Hearing & speech impaired call our TDD at (760) 750-3238.Supplemental InformationThe CSU strongly recommends 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. The systemwide CSU Vaccination Policy can be reviewed at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13116180/latest/ . Questions should be sent to the Office of Human Resources at ******.Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found athttps://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html.California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 days.
