Recruitment Counselor (SSP III)

California State University, Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fee waiver education program

CalPERS benefits

Job summary

California State University, Fresno seeks a Recruitment Counselor to implement data-informed recruitment strategies and provide counseling, admission advising, and follow-up services to high school, community college, adult learner, and returning student populations.

Under the direction of the Director of Recruitment and Special Programs, the role supports enrollment goals and coordinates recruitment events, with a focus on onboarding and transitioning students to Fresno State.

Qualifications

• Clear and concise written and spoken communication.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and determine effective actions.
• Provide individual and group counseling and advising to students.
• Determine action and communication strategies for sensitive conversations.
• Interpret problems from students or organizations and project consequences of actions.
• Build cooperative relationships with diverse individuals.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Implement data-informed recruitment strategies to increase applications and enrollment.
• Provide counseling, admission advising, follow-up, and recruitment event coordination.
• Design and coordinate recruitment programs and presentations for target populations.
• Liaise with Academic Colleges to align recruitment with enrollment goals.
• Develop and implement onboarding and transition support for new students.

Skills

Clear communication

Analytical thinking

Student advising

Conflict resolution

Problem analysis

Interpersonal relations

Confidentiality & judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree substitution for experience (1 year)

Master’s degree in Counseling/related field (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Databases

PeopleSoft

Social media

Word processing

Job description

Job no: 563075
Work type: Staff
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services
Position Description

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $5,540 - $5,817per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $5,540 to $7,893per month.

• This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Recruitment and Special Programs, the Recruitment Counselor’s primary responsibility is to implement data-informed recruitment strategies and provide services in the areas of counseling, admission advising, follow-up, recruitment event coordination, presentations, and other recruitment activities targeted to high school, community college, adult learner, returning, and other prospective student populations to support the university’s FTE and enrollment goals. The Recruitment Counselor also serves as the primary liaison to assigned Academic Colleges, designing, coordinating, and implementing recruitment strategies that increase applications and enrollment yield and support successful onboarding and transition to Fresno State.

Key Qualifications

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and prepare detailed written reports and correspondence.

Analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.

Advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters.

Determine appropriate courses of action and communication techniques when engaging with individuals in difficult or sensitive conversations.

Interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions, and project consequences of various alternative courses of action.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with confidential information and exercise good judgment on sensitive matters

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
  • A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field.

Skilled in computer software, word processing, PowerPoint, Excel, databases, PeopleSoft, and social media.

Experience working with outreach or recruiting programs.

Experience working as a lead.

Knowledge and understanding of special student populations’ academic needs and the challenges they face in accessing and navigating higher education

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by October 23, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

California State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

California State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Human Resources Department at [phone].

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety ActNotification

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics ofCleryAct crimes for Fresno State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at [e-mail] .

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities 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. Questions may be sent to [e-mail] .

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. 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 Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

Additional Information

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.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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