Enrollment Management Services invites applications for a Director of Admissions to join their team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director of Admissions oversees the Office of Admissions by leading the development and implementation of a strategic admissions plan designed to achieve an incoming class that meets our University’s strategic goals of equity, diversity, inclusion, and academic distinction. We seek an innovative, strategic thinker who will help lead the organization to new heights.
Job Type
Full-Time
Education Level Required
Bachelors
Location City
Chico, CA , United states
Contact Person
Human Resources Service Center
Contact Email
hrweb@csuchico.edu
Contact Phone
530-898-6771
How to Apply
Competitive salary and management plan benefits included. For details and required application forms for recruitment #VA1349, visit our website: https://jobs.csuchico.edu/
The strategic admissions approach will incorporate innovative, data-informed recruitment strategies and initiatives that meld comprehensive market analysis; sophisticated, multi-channel communication strategies to markets within and outside California; lead generation; yield activities; targeted marketing strategies; high quality events and campus visit programs; high school, transfer, international, and non-traditional student recruitment; and efficient and responsive evaluations. The plan will closely align recruitment and marketing strategies with the University’s strategic plan and the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan that is currently under development.
The essential duties of the Director of Admissions include the implementation, evaluation and effectiveness of recruitment and enrollment strategy, consistent data analysis, active management of budget, operations and personnel, and continuous analysis of needs, effectiveness and efficiencies. This position is responsible for initiating the development of admissions policy and making recommendations to the appropriate campus entities. Critical to the overall success is maximizing the use of technology in all operational and strategic aspects of admissions, including our campus CRM.
Successful collaboration with various university constituencies including administration, faculty, students, and external institutions is essential. This includes collaborating on initiatives and providing training/support in areas related to admissions, marketing, and recruitment. Close collaboration with the other enrollment management units, campus partners, university communications and IT is especially important.
This position requires the incumbent to develop a working knowledge and understanding of the broad spectrum of Chico State’s academic programs. It is also expected they build an understanding and familiarity with both the Chico State’s and the California State University’s policies and procedures. Required Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism, including written and oral communication as well as data visualization and presentation
Advanced computer literacy
Strong sense of initiative with established record of project management
Proven experience in team building, as well as working effectively as a team leader
Experience with planning and executing successful marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including maintaining a strong and positively-regarded digital presence
Experience with personnel and budget management
Demonstrated experience with maintaining confidentiality and diplomacy
Experience with data gathering, analysis and assessment activities
Proven knowledge of supervisory practices and skills
Experience with enrollment planning, program development and strategic enrollment management
Experience leveraging technology to meet enrollment goals
Experience with innovation and change management
Position Details
Competitive salary and management plan benefits included. For details and required application forms for recruitment #VA1349, visit our website: https://jobs.csuchico.edu/ .
Minimum Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree
Five years of progressively responsible experience
Knowledge of college or university admissions in a higher education setting
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree
Knowledge of PeopleSoft
Knowledge of Salesforce CRM
Proven University System experience with policies and procedures
