Job SummaryThe Campus Visit and Admissions Advisor is responsible for supporting and coordinating Welcome Center operations and Admissions sponsored projects and events. As the first point of contact for many campus guests, this position is responsible for welcoming prospective and current students, supporters, faculty, employees, and alumni with hospitality. This role supports prospective students and visitors with general knowledge of Cal Poly and will provide individual and group student advisement for the admission application and enrollment processes. The employee will also support the Cal Poly student tour guides, the Poly Reps University Ambassadors, as an official staff advisor.Department SummaryReporting to the Executive Director for Admissions and Enrollment Development, the Campus Visit & Admissions Advisor is an employee responsible for supporting and coordinating Welcome Center operations and Admissions & Recruitment sponsored projects and events. As the first point of contact for many campus guests, this position is responsible for welcoming prospective and current students, supporters, faculty, employees, and alumni with hospitality. The incumbent supports prospective students and visitors with general knowledge of Cal Poly and will provide individual and group student advisement for the admission application and enrollment processes. The employee will also support the Cal Poly student tour guides, the Poly Reps University Ambassadors, as an official staff advisor. The employee coordinates and oversees Welcome Center projects, administrative tasks, student assistant scheduling, student hiring and onboarding, event planning, and campus visit support in coordination Admissions leadership.Key QualificationsAdvise and assist prospective students, supporters and community members in explanation of academic programs, admission selection criteria and the enrollment process.Create and give presentations to campus visitors, prospective students and various internal and external diverse audiences in individual and group settings.Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors to the university via telephone, email, website, in person visits and other strategies.Education and ExperienceEquivalent 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 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 the professional experience.Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.Salary and BenefitsAnticipated Hiring Range: $58,092 - $63,441 annuallyClassification Range:$58,092 -$82,608 annuallyCal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.Cal PolyCal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly's hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .Diversity StatementAt Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.Supplemental InformationFollowing a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.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.Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
