Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Job Summary

San José State University is seeking an Admissions Counselor/Recruiter to join our Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Student Outreach and Recruitment (with lead direction from the Assistant Director), this role is responsible for guiding prospective students through the admissions process, recruiting future Spartans, and evaluating applications in compliance with CSU policies and procedures. The Admission Counselor/Recruiter serves as a primary contact for high school and community college partners, prospective students, and families-providing clear information, resolving issues, and representing SJSU at outreach events both on and off campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise prospective students and families on CSU and SJSU admissions requirements
• Build and maintain relationships with high schools, community colleges, and community partners
• Evaluate and verify applications for admissibility
• Represent SJSU at recruitment events, workshops, and presentations (in person and virtual)
• Support the admissions process to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills
• Knowledge of methods, procedures, practices, and activities of the program area; English grammar, business writing, punctuation, spelling, and arithmetic 
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information and communications with students, parents, employees, and external agencies
• Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations
• Ability to reason logically; ability to collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on the data
• Ability to use professional judgment to review and assess admissions requirements and documents
• Ability to advise potential students, parents, high school and community college staff individually and in group settings
• Knowledge of technology and software applications such as: word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and communication tools
• Ability to learn, implement, and adapt to new virtual platforms for recruitment, college fairs, outreach, and yield purposes
• Ability to plan and execute multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience working in a higher education enrollment services environment, preferably in admissions, records, and/or evaluations
• Experience analyzing and interpreting college/high school transcripts, documents, process requirements and university policies regarding admissions and enrollment
• Experience with PeopleSoft, and customer service based technology systems
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience in communicating admissions and or student services policies and procedures to community college, university, or high school constituents

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,083/month - $5,336/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,083/month - $7,228/month

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.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: August 29, 2025 through September 14, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at  and questions may be sent to 

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at  The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at or by email at 

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Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.