Admissions Communications Counselor
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join San José State University as a Admissions Communications Counselor – San José, CA in United States.
Key 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
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $61K - $87K
- Pension plan offered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with San José State University in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Admissions Communications Counselor at San José State University a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Admissions Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Admissions Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Admissions Counseling position at San José State University is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
San José State University lists compensation for this physician position at $61k to $87k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in San José, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($61k–$87k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Customer Service, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Policy Interpretation, Troubleshooting, Record Keeping. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Admissions Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The Admissions Communications Counselor supports the full communication cycle from pre-application through enrollment, serving as a key contact for prospective and admitted students and their families via various communication technologies. Key duties include providing accurate information on admiss...
Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, State Retirement System, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago