Director of Recruitment and Special Programs (Admin II)

California State University - Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

CalPERS retirement benefits

15 paid holidays

Job summary

California State University, Fresno seeks a Director of Recruitment and Special Programs to lead comprehensive recruitment initiatives that support university enrollment goals and CSU plans.

The role oversees Bulldog Bound, Bulldog Bound Transfer, High School Ambassador Program, Campus Tours, and other partnerships, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to deliver a transformational experience for prospective students and families.

Qualifications

• Market research and analysis to inform recruitment strategies.
• Interpret policies and procedures to solve problems.
• Analyze financial data to support strategic decisions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of recruitment programs to meet enrollment goals.
• Oversee partnerships like Bulldog Bound and Campus Tours.
• Collaborate with schools, colleges and external stakeholders.
• Ensure recruitment activities align with university and CSU plans.

Skills

Market analysis

Policy interpretation

Finance analytics

Communication

Diversity collaboration

Time management

Education

Master degree

Tools

CRM systems

PeopleSoft

Job description

Director of Recruitment and Special Programs (Admin II)

Job No: 561134

Work Type: Management (MPP)

Location: Central California: Fresno

Categories: Bargaining Unit: MPP, Appointment Type: At-Will, Time Basis: Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Student Services

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $110,000 - $125,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) 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

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Strategic Enrollment, the Director of Recruitment and Special Programs primary responsibility is to supervise, develop, coordinate, implement and oversee vital comprehensive recruitment programs and initiatives to meet the university FTE goals and specific targets set by academic schools and colleges, and partnership programs such as Bulldog Bound, Bulldog Bound Transfer, High School Ambassador Program, Campus Tours Program, Academic School Recruitment program, and the coordination of recruitment events. The Director serves in a leadership role and is responsible for developing a comprehensive system of recruitment activities and ensuring the plan supports the goals and aligns with the strategic plan of the University, the CSU Strategic Enrollment Management plan, and new Student Success Framework. The Director works collaboratively with on and off campus initiatives and stakeholders to recruit students to the university and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of programs to successfully deliver a transformational experience for prospective students, parents, and stakeholders in all the areas mentioned above.

The full scope of work is accomplished through exercising significant latitude and independence in performing assignments.

Key Qualifications

• Perform market research and analysis to effectively make strategic business decisions, inform recruitment strategies, and implement long-range program improvements; analyze trends, theories, and practices of student success and learning to develop and implement student services based on this analysis.
• Analyze and interpret policies and procedures and consistently apply them to solve organizational and operating problems within assigned areas.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and make strategic business decisions.
• Effectively communicate and present clear and concise information both orally and in written form.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio economic backgrounds and collaborate across organizational lines.
• Organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks and projects under competing deadlines while maintaining flexibility in response to constantly shifting priorities.

Education and Experience

• Master degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience with admissions/recruiting, outreach or closely related experience.
• Two years of experience in a professional administrative role successfully managing, supervising or leading recruiting/outreach or similar type of program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using technology, tools, and resources to improve processes and efficiencies such as prospect management, student lifecycle recruitment, predictive analysis, and streamlining admissions processing.
• Experience developing and implementing outreaching and recruiting strategies and practices that result in quantifiable and measurable enrollment outcomes.
• Experience using data analysis and measures to inform strategies and decisions.
• Experience with common admissions and outreach management systems such as CRM (client relations management tools) and with PeopleSoft Student Administration system or comparable application.
• Experience with prospective communication plan design and implementation.
• Knowledge of federally funded programs (TRIO, Cal-SOAP and Special Programs).
• Thorough knowledge of effective supervisory principles, practices, and techniques.
• Experience working in higher education.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by September 14, 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.

Fresno State

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://occr.fresnostate.edu/clery.html.

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 of Clery Act 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].

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

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].

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA (MPP ONLY if applicable)

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.

Conflict of Interest (MPP ONLY if applicable)

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background Check Information

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)