Admissions Communications Counselor

San Jose, CA (On-site)

$5K/mo – $7K/moMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the student-facing information flow from inquiry to enrollment, interpreting policies and resolving status questions across multiple channels.

  • Coordinate with Admissions and Enrollment Management to verify documents and determine eligibility quickly.
  • Engage students via phone, email, live chat, chatbots, social media, and other platforms to reduce friction and errors.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely and accurate information to students and families regarding recruitment, application, admission, and enrollment processes
  • Explain the CalStateApply application process and MySJSU account requirements
  • Communicate with students through phone, email, live chat, Chatbot, social media, and other platforms
  • Review and verify submitted documents to determine admission eligibility
  • Interpret and apply CSU, Chancellor’s Office, federal, and campus admission policies
  • Assist students in resolving concerns related to application or admission status
  • Troubleshoot MySJSU student account issues
  • Collaborate with Enrollment Management, Graduate Admissions, and other campus departments to address student inquiries
  • Document communication workflows and maintain accurate records
  • Participate in departmental meetings and ongoing training related to policy and process updates

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Two (2+) years working in a student services position
  • Experience working with students, providing education advising and counseling services
  • Knowledge of applicable University policies, procedures, and worked in an educational environment in either Admissions or Records, or a demonstrated ability to learn
  • Ability to analyze and interpret documents and requirements, and be able to disseminate information to other staff
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of PeopleSoft or a demonstrated ability to learn or be trained in a broad range of technology systems

Benefits

  • San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .
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San José State University

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