Regional Admissions Recruiting Manager

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento is seeking a Regional Admissions Recruiting Manager to develop regional recruitment plans and travel extensively within a defined region to engage students, families, and counselors. The role requires strategic collaboration with Admissions leadership and data-driven yield analysis.

The position emphasizes independent work, travel, and adherence to CSU policies, with a focus on increasing enrollment of out-of-state first-year and transfer students.

Qualifications

• Experience in student engagement or admissions in higher education.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of admissions practices and policy applications in multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional recruitment plans to increase enrollment.
• Travel extensively within the defined region to engage students and counselors.
• Collaborate with leadership to align state plans with university goals.
• Analyze applicant data and evaluate yield activities for effectiveness.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job no: 563412
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Sacramento
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Classification Title

Administrator I

Priority Application Deadline: Monday, November 9th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)

Position Summary

The Regional Admissions Recruiting Manager (Manager) reports to the Director of Recruitment, Outreach and Orientation. The Manager is responsible for supporting the University’s strategic initiative to increase the enrollment of out-of-state first year students and transfer students by developing and implementing a comprehensive, regional recruitment plan that includes extensive travel within targeted territories and executing an integrated marketing and communication plan to effectively engage students, parents, and counselors from a defined region.

The Manager operates with minimal direction and independently manages the day-to-day operations of admissions recruitment within an identified state or region outside of California. 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 newly enrolled first year and transfer 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, communications, and events in the assigned region. The Manager may be assigned to reside in the assigned state and must be adept at maintaining performance and achieving goals while working remotely.

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 (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range

$5,000 per month - $5,417 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range

$4,135 per month - $12,288 per month

Work Hours

Monday through Friday; include evenings and weekends. This position requires travel and overnight stays.

Department Information

The Admissions & Outreach Office is a dedicated team committed to recruiting, informing, and guiding prospective students—especially those from underserved or disadvantaged backgrounds—through the admissions process at Sacramento State.

Experience

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. Progressively responsible experience in a complex organization which includes direct experience in student engagement, admissions, international education, higher education, or another related field.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimum supervision in a remote setting.
• 4. Exceptional time-management, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, while attending to detail and meeting the demands of multiple deadlines.
• 5. Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality/standards of work, initiative, problem-solving, commitment, creativity, professional responsibility, and judgment.
• 6. 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.
• 7. Demonstrated ability to use research-based information resources and provide data to support Sacramento State initiatives for the assigned region.
• 8. 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.
• 9. Ability to independently troubleshoot, problem-solve, and handle multiple priorities and projects in a constantly changing environment and under complicated situations and deadlines.
• 10. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
• 11. Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and tact and to maintain confidentiality.
• 12. Knowledge of higher education academic policies and understanding of policy creation (shared governance) and management, undergraduate and graduate academic programs, and curriculum, applicable policies and procedures in both California and the assigned region, including Admission’s practices and procedures, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
• 13. 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.
• 14. Ability to effectively translate and explain complex laws and policies in terms that staff, applicants, parents, counselors, and the campus community can understand.
• 15. Ability to offer personalized guidance to students and families throughout the application process, including assistance with completing applications, submitting required documents, and understanding deadlines.
• 16. Ability to develop and implement strategies to attract and engage students through various communication channels, including phone calls, emails, social media, and virtual events.
• 17. 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.
• 18. 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.
• 19. Demonstrated critical thinking and interpretive skills to analyze situations, define problems, interpret and apply policies, identify concerns, and develop and implement solutions.
• 20. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

OTHER

• - Ability to work additional hours, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet enrollment goals.
• - Must be willing and able to travel extensively to support recruitment plans and programs and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• - Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

PreferredQualifications

• 22. Demonstrated understanding of laws and regulations in California and assigned region.
• 23. Demonstrated understanding of CSU policies as they relate to the recruitment and admission of students.
• 24. Valid Driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle on university business.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and cover letter.

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from 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 all 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 Affimative 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.

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://www.csus.edu/clery .

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 ofCleryAct crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at [e-mail] .

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

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