Position Summary

San Diego State University is seeking a passionate and dedicated Admissions Counselor to join our Student Recruitment and School Relations team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in guiding prospective students and their families through the admissions process, representing SDSU at schools and events, and building positive relationships with educational partners. If you’re enthusiastic about higher education and helping students succeed, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Recruitment: Schedule and carry out strategic admissions activities, including presentations, application workshops, college fairs, and other recruiting events on and off campus, as well as virtually.
• Advising and Outreach: Advise prospective students, families, and the campus community on admissions requirements, the CSU application process, and available campus resources while building strong relationships with high school and community college counselors and educational partners.
• Event Coordination: Assist in the planning of campus visitation programs such as campus tours, preview programs, open houses, and counselor events, collaborating with SDSU and CSU faculty, staff, and students on recruitment initiatives.
• Scholarship Support: Serve on scholarship committees to assist in awarding funds to new SDSU students and support related administrative processes.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Make a difference in students’ lives by guiding them through the admissions process and supporting their academic journey.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a team of passionate professionals dedicated to student success and community engagement.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in recruitment, advising, event planning, and student outreach.
• Dynamic Opportunities: Represent SDSU at events across California and collaborate with faculty, staff, and educational partners.

Ready to inspire the next generation of SDSU students? Apply today and become part of a team committed to excellence, access, and student success!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. 
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. 
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. (Ability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel for recruitment events, including visiting high schools and community colleges to speak with prospective students.)
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

Enrollment Services is comprised of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, Graduate Admissions, Prospective Student Services, and Communications. The goals of Enrollment Services are to implement SDSU enrollment management policies and to provide services to students from their initial point of interest in SDSU to their graduation. Prospective Student Services (PSS) represents SDSU to various constituents regarding university admissions. The unit consists of senior admission counselors, admissions counselors, director, and assistant director. The admission counselors are responsible for recruiting undergraduate students, presenting admission information to students, parents, and counselors and coordinating their travel to various high schools and community colleges throughout the year. The assistant director and director oversee all operations of the Prospective Student Center, manages the staff and student assistants for this unit, and implements the strategic plan in order for the university to meet its enrollment management goals.

For more information regarding the Enrollment Services Department, click here.

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. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Key Qualifications

• Experience conducting small and large-scale group presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and various software programs, including CRM systems, document management tools, and virtual communication platforms.
• Knowledge of CSU/SDSU enrollment requirements and university-level departments and student services, including Enrollment, Financial Aid, Housing, Educational Opportunity Program, and Student Life preferred.
• Knowledge of California State University admissions requirements and policies, with experience working in an admissions office preferred.

License and Certification

Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,083 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,083 - $7,228 per month.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by March 25, 2025, to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is 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. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at lpeeples@sdsu.edu.