Interim Regional Admissions Recruiting Manager

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); Presencial; USD 6400 - 7800; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

California State University, Sacramento is seeking an Interim Regional Admissions Recruiting Manager to lead statewide enrollment initiatives within a defined region. This role develops a comprehensive recruitment plan, travels extensively to high-priority territories, and coordinates marketing and outreach to students, families, counselors, and partners.

The Manager collaborates with Admissions leadership, analyzes applicant data to optimize yield, and builds partnerships with alumni networks

Formación

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of admissions processes and Sacramento State programs.
• Willingness to travel extensively for recruitment.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment plan for the region.
• Travel extensively to targeted territories for recruitment.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Outreach leadership to create strategic regional plans.
• Analyze applicant data and assess yield activities to optimize enrollment.
• Engage local alumni through partnerships to support regional programs.
• Ensure compliance with CSU policies and reporting requirements.

Conocimientos

Independent work (remote)

Time management

Planning & organization

Problem solving

Creativity

Admissions knowledge

Data analysis

Program planning

Multitasking

Adaptability

Discretion

Admissions guidance

Communication

Policy communication

Applicant guidance

Recruitment strategies

Interpersonal skills

Counselor relations

Critical thinking

Diversity & inclusion

Travel availability

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Herramientas

CRM tool experience

Descripción del empleo

Interim Regional Admissions Recruiting Manager

Interim Regional Admissions Recruiting Manager

Administrator I

This is a temporary MPP appointment.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief of Staff and the President, the Regional Admissions Recruiting Manager (Manager) is responsible for supporting presidential initiatives and the University’s strategic initiative to increase Sacramento State's enrollment. The position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive recruitment plan that includes extensive travel within targeted territories and executing an integrated marketing and communication plan to effectively engage students, parents, counselors, and community partners from a defined region.

The Manager operates with limited direction and independently manages day-to-day admissions recruitment operations within an identified region. This includes but is not limited to the following: collaborating with the Admissions and Outreach leadership teams to create strategic plans for recruiting within the state or region; marketing, maintaining, and evaluating any state-specific admissions policies and procedures as required; conducting outreach; providing information and guidance to prospective undergraduate students and their families; and establishing state-specific recruitment goals and plans to reach enrollment targets. The Manager is directly accountable for the success of the programs they run and is responsible for analyzing applicant data and assessing recruiting and yield activities to ensure the effectiveness of strategies implemented in their assigned region. A main goal of the position is to increase the overall number of students annually and to establish defined pipelines from specific schools within the region.

In collaboration with Sacramento State Alumni, this position will also efficiently engage local alumni through the development of strategic partnerships between alumni groups and key alumni leaders. This includes facilitating and supporting alumni groups, leaders, communication, and events in the assigned region.

The Manager 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.

FLSA: Exempt

CSU Classification Salary Range:$7,084per month

Hiring Range/Rate: $7,084 per month, $85,008 per year

Salary Grade/Range: 1

Time Base:Full Time

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Department Information

Enrollment Management is fully committed to the mission and core values of Sacramento State. We understand the student experience from prospect to career and make it a top priority to ensure each student has a well-informed and positive educational journey. By reducing administrative barriers, maintaining the integrity of student records, leveraging technology to enhance student services, and providing proactive communications, Enrollment Management works tirelessly to create positive, long-lasting experiences for CSUS students.

RequiredQualifications

Education:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

2. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision in a remote setting.

3. Exceptional time-management, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, while attending to detail and meeting the demands of multiple deadlines.

4. Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality/standards of work, initiative, problem-solving, commitment, creativity, professional responsibility, and judgment.

5. Working knowledge of the admissions process, practices, and procedures, and the ability to independently apply a wide variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist.

6. Demonstrated ability to use research-based information resources and provide data to support Sacramento State initiatives for the assigned region.

7. A strong understanding and ability to apply knowledge of administrative procedures, systems, and methods involved in planning, organizing, and implementing programs to support yield strategies and related initiatives.

8. Ability to independently troubleshoot, problem-solve, and handle multiple priorities and projects in a constantly changing environment and under complicated situations and deadlines.

9. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.

10. Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and tact and to maintain confidentiality.

11. Ability to learn and apply admissions processes, requirements, and information about Sacramento State’s academic programs and curriculum to provide accurate recruitment information and guidance to prospective students.

12. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in sensitive situations and with the community and staff at all levels.

13. Ability to effectively translate and explain complex laws and policies in terms that staff, applicants, parents, counselors, and the campus community can understand.

14. Ability to offer personalized guidance to students and families throughout the application process, including assistance with completing applications, submitting required documents, and understanding deadlines.

15. Ability to develop and implement strategies to attract and engage students through various communication channels, including phone calls, emails, social media, and virtual events.

16. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of constituencies, both on and off campus and remotely, and use tact in working with these groups to balance competing interests.

17. Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with high school and community college counselors, community organizations, and educational agencies in assigned region to promote the institution's offerings and unique benefits.

18. Demonstrated critical thinking and interpretive skills to analyze situations, define problems, interpret and apply policies, identify concerns, and develop and implement solutions.

19. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

OTHER

20. Ability to work extended hours, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet enrollment goals.

21. Must be willing and able to travel extensively to support recruitment plans and programs and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

- Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

PreferredQualifications

23. Demonstrated understanding of laws and regulations in California and assigned region.

24. Demonstrated understanding of CSU policies as they relate to the recruitment and admission of students.

25. Valid Driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle on university business.

26. Experience in using a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool to manage leads, track communications, and generate reports for management.

27. Progressively responsible experience in a complex organization which includes direct experience in student engagement, admissions, international education, higher education, or another related field.

Documents Needed to Apply

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California's capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre park‑like campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the "Farm‑to‑Fork Capital," is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million.

“As California’s capital university, Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution, an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and a Black Serving Institution, and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education.”

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

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