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Educational Access Initiatives Counselor

Apply now Job no: 557794
Work type: Staff
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Type of Appointment: Full-time, Long Term Temporary (1-year Appointment) 

Job Classification: SSP II

Anticipated Hiring Range: Up to $5,083 max

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (evenings and weekends as needed)


THE DEPARTMENT:

Outreach, Recruitment and Educational Partnerships (OREP) is responsible for outreach and recruitment of prospective domestic undergraduate students and plays a key role in enrollment planning and reporting. OREP is charged with promoting the image of the University, its programs, and uniqueness; Attracting and recruiting a broad and academically qualified pool of applicants representing varied academic interests, experiences, and backgrounds.; developing relationships and collaborations with campus external and internal constituents; and, providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive services to students and the campus through point of inquiry and enrollment. OREP is responsible for compliance with federal, state, CSU system, and University requirements; and for the timely and accurate dissemination of information to students, parents, campus constituents, the CSU Chancellor's Office, and the external community. OREP provides dedicated quality outreach and recruitment programs and strategic communication to prospective students, schools, and community organizations, and the delivery of student services that support recruitment, college readiness, and persistence. Programs include domestic undergraduate outreach, out-of-state recruitment, and campus tour programs. OREP reports to the Presidential Associate for Community & Campus Partnerships & Student Experience in the Office of the President.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Outreach and Recruitment for Educational Access Initiatives – 

  • Plan, coordinate, and deliver outreach and recruitment programming connected to grant-funded educational access initiatives and college readiness programs.
  • Conduct outreach to high schools, community colleges, and community-based organizations to support awareness of educational access programs.
  • Design and facilitate workshops and information sessions focused on college access, admissions pathways, financial aid, and student success.
  • Collaborate with campus communication and outreach staff to develop marketing materials, recruitment messaging, and strategic communication efforts that promote educational access initiatives.
  • Engage families and community stakeholders through outreach activities that support informed college-going decision-making.
  • Represent the University at outreach events, campus visits, and community programs related to educational access initiatives.

Pipeline Programs, Pre-College Engagement, and RISE (ASAP-supported) Coordination – 

  • Assist with the coordination and implementation of the grant-supported branch of the Residential Intensive Summer Education (RISE) program in accordance with CSU systemwide grant requirements
  • Support recruitment, participant engagement, and communication strategies for RISE in collaboration with program leadership and campus partners.
  • Coordinate logistics and programmatic elements associated with pre-college and early access initiatives, including workshops, campus visits, and cohort-based programming.
  • Collaborate with academic units, cultural centers, and student success programs to ensure pipeline initiatives align with institutional student success, retention, and college access goals.
  • Contribute to curriculum planning and co-curricular experiences that foster college-going identity, leadership development, and student belonging.

Grant Coordination, Assessment, and Reporting –

  • Track participation, engagement, and outcomes for grant-funded outreach, recruitment, and pipeline initiatives.
  • Assist with the development and use of assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
  • Prepare data summaries, reports, and narrative contributions for internal leadership, CSU systemwide reporting, and grant requirements.
  • Ensure program activities remain aligned with CSU systemwide grant objectives, funding requirements, and applicable nondiscrimination guidelines.
  • Support sustainability planning by documenting effective practices and outcomes related to educational access initiatives.

General Responsibilities and Compliance –

  • Collaborate with campus partners to support coordinated educational access and outreach efforts.
  • Work occasional evenings and weekends to support outreach events, programs, and recruitment activities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree - 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 above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
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  • Possession of these 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.
  • Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the program to which assigned; general knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational and program management. General knowledge of research and interview techniques; and of the principles of individual and group behavior. Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations; use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements; obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews; reason logically; collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data; advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required; demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives; 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. Possession of these knowledge and abilities typically is demonstrated through the Experience requirements below.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in higher education
  • Experience with CRMs such as Slate Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat


Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to the California State University Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to the California State University Background Check Policy.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the APC bargaining unit 4. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards website. The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $5,083 and maximum $7,228 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go the I-9 Acceptable Documents website.

University Driving Requirement

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Driver’s license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points, if their license is Class C or, 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements. For more information, go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

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. Read more at the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act policy.

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For more information, go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in 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 employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona 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.

As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona complies with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and requests priority referral of protected veterans for our job openings.

Other Notices

For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page.

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