Director of Admissions, Enrollment Management Services
Job no: 562714
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: San Marcos
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time
Job Overview
The Director of Admissions is a leadership position reporting to the Associate Chief Enrollment Officer and serves as a key member of the Enrollment Management Services Leadership team. The Director will inspire, motivate, and equip the staff with the vision, skills, and confidence to execute an ambitious enrollment agenda for CSUSM. Leading the staff who successfully process over 35,000 applications each academic year, this position shares a strategic vision for both technology and staff development. This position is responsible for implementing processes and procedures that are compliant at the legislative level, at the California State University level, and at the local campus level. In addition to implementation responsibility, the Director of Admissions is a thought partner to the campus community. Enrollment experiences will diversify to a wider range of learners, as will the potential for innovations in the Admissions application experience. These innovations will require the use of technology in our student information system, imaging software, and other third-party platforms such as customer relationship management tools and admissions application software. This position helps oversee transfer student recruitment and outreach approaches in conjunction with the campus Recruitment and Outreach leadership. The incumbent will have knowledge around using and obtaining data as it relates to admissions trends at the local, state and national level in both the public and private educational institutions.
Position Summary
Director of Admissions (Administrator II)
This is a full-time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President.
Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $9,000 - $11,000 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,053 - $16,221 per month
Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Application Process
This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on October 20, 2026.
Application requires answers to supplemental questions.
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu.
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Advertised: Oct 06 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
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