Executive Director, Admissions & Recruitment

Job Description:

Executive Director, Admissions & Recruitment

Description

Working Title: Executive Director, Admissions & Recruitment

Department Name: Admissions & Recruitment

Division: President’s Office

Classification Title: Administrator II

MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President. MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

Position Salary Range: $10,433 - $15,650 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $12,000 - $12,500 per month.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin September 8, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply by the first review date will be given first consideration.

About the Department/Position:

Under the administrative direction of the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, the Executive Director of Admissions and Recruitment provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the University's admissions, recruitment, outreach, new student orientation, and integrated enrollment services. The Executive Director develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive enrollment strategies, programs, and services that support undergraduate and graduate enrollment goals while advancing student access, diversity, persistence, and success.

The Executive Director oversees admissions and recruitment operations through the effective use of data analytics, customer relationship management (CRM) technologies, predictive modeling, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled communication tools, and other enrollment technologies to enhance operational effectiveness, improve the prospective student experience, and support data-informed decision-making.

The Executive Director collaborates with campus partners, California State University campuses, K-12 school districts, California Community Colleges, community-based organizations, and other external stakeholders to strengthen enrollment pathways, expand educational access, and support student success.

*This position requires evening and weekend work.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for all admissions, recruitment, outreach, visitor services, new student orientation, and integrated enrollment service functions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate enrollment strategies that support undergraduate and graduate enrollment goals while advancing student diversity, access, equity, persistence, and degree completion.
• Identify and develop enrollment opportunities among transfer students, adult learners, military-affiliated students, online learners, students with some college and no college degree, and other emerging student populations.
• Utilize enrollment data, predictive analytics, and market intelligence to monitor enrollment trends, evaluate recruitment effectiveness, and inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Establish enrollment performance indicators, dashboards, and assessment measures to evaluate recruitment, admissions, enrollment conversion, and student engagement outcomes.
• Monitor demographic, economic, workforce, and higher education trends to identify enrollment opportunities and inform strategic enrollment planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in higher education administration, business administration, public administration, marketing, communications, or a related field, and five (5) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, student services, or a related field, including management or supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, and student services within higher education.
• Knowledge of Title 5 regulations, CSU Executive Orders, federal and state laws, and university policies governing admissions and enrollment operations.
• Knowledge of strategic enrollment planning, recruitment strategies, enrollment analytics, market research, and technology-enabled student engagement practices.
• Knowledge of current and emerging enrollment technologies, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, predictive analytics, data visualization, AI-enabled communication tools, and workflow automation.
• Demonstrated collaborative and inclusive leadership style with the ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop professional and administrative staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, Business Administration, Student Affairs, Marketing, or a related field.
• Professional experience within the California State University system or another public higher education institution.
• Experience leading admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management operations in a college or university setting.
• Experience utilizing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, predictive analytics, AI-enabled communication tools, or other enrollment technologies to support recruitment and enrollment initiatives.
• Experience implementing digital recruitment strategies, marketing automation, or other technology-enabled student engagement initiatives.
• Experience developing partnerships with K-12 school districts, community colleges, community-based organizations, employers, or workforce development partners.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives, workflow automation, or operational effectiveness projects.
• Experience managing budgets, personnel, and organizational change initiatives.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• 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.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

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.

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Advertised: Aug 25 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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