Admission Counselor-Diversity Initiatives

Admission Counselor For Diversity Initiative

The Admission Counselor for Diversity Initiative will implement a series of programs that generate interest, application, and ultimately UCSB enrollment of high school and community college students with special focus on African American communities. Engage in collaborative efforts with university and alumni networks to deliver services to students, parents, school counselors, and community agencies working with college-bound African American students. Conduct visits to high schools and community colleges in order to inform prospective UCSB students, their parents, counselors and educators about admission policies and practices, and encourage enrollment at UCSB. Initiate outreach programs and provide pre-enrollment advising to prospective applicants and newly admitted students and their parents. Incumbent should process a thorough knowledge of University application procedures and admission policies and practices. The position requires strong counseling skills, exceptional public speaking skills, and solid time management and organizational skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of UC and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective applicants and the public.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, extensive travel September-November and March-April
• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.