Counsellor- Remote work

Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.
For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. This position may be eligible to participate in the Cal State East Bay hybrid telecommute program subject to management approval.
The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online. Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.
About the Position Please Note: Review of applications will begin on Ocotobe 10, 2025. The Office of Admission processes and evaluates applications at the freshman, transfer, and graduate student levels focusing primarily on domestic U.S. residents. The office provides some support for the processing of International applications. The Office works closely with Cal State East Bay staff, faculty, and members of the community-at-large. Admission staff process applications and related documents, determine residency, render admission decisions, and proactively communicate with students in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Admission and supervising Associate/Assistant Directors, the Admission Counselor positions coordinate the processing, evaluation, and advising of applicants for assigned groups. Counselors must follow a wide and complex range of relevant policies when making final admissions decisions. The positions are also responsible for advising on Admission requirements, policies and procedures to various audiences including prospective students/applicants, high school/community college counselors, faculty and staff. Responsibilities Process Transfer Student Applications
Obtain all required information to determine eligibility using electronically submitted application data and transcript information.
Assess and interpret self-reported applicant information and academic records for determination of eligibility for admission.
Independently solve problems with individual applications by obtaining additional information from applicants, counselors, faculty and staff.
Interpret and apply policies to unusual cases and determine when to refer unusual cases to supervisors.
Evaluate Academic Documents and make Final Admissions Decisions
Evaluate applications according to all applicable policies for CSU Eligibility and make final admissions decisions, including calculation of total college units, calculation of overall GPA and Required GE Courses.
Evaluate individual college transcriptions for completion of transferable units, required GE Courses and GPA.
Interpret transcript information and update student records regarding University Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR) as appropriate.
Advise students on admission requirements, policy and procedure
Advise prospective applicants regarding application processing and eligibility requirements.
Following general CSU and campus policies for the assignment of transfer credit, determine and advise on requirements outside of the major that transfer courses fulfill.
Minimum Qualifications Experience The equivalent of two (2) years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.
A Master’s degree in a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
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.
Use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements.
collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts; and, rapidly acquire a general knowledge of the overall operation, functions and programs of the campus to which assigned.
Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas Services Office.
Condition(s) of Employment Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as appropriate), that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. EEO Statement As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cal State East Bay does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.
For more information, please visit our website here.
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available here.
Sponsorship Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management positions and we are not an E-Verify employer.
Mandated Reporter The incumbent in this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and will be required to comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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