Director of Recruitment and Special Programs
(Administrator II)
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 Director leads the team of Recruitment Counselors and has oversight of the federally funded TRIO Programs: Upward Bound Programs, Educational Talent Search-Fresno, Educational Talent Search-Porterville, Educational Opportunity Center, and the state-funded Cal-SOAP Program. The Director recruit’s new freshmen, transfer, returning students and adult learners to Fresno State by executing strategies in accordance with the mission of the Office of Recruitment and Special Programs and meeting the enrollment target for the University. The Director oversees the research, assessment and implementation of technology in recruitment and management of the communication plan and the university's diversity/equity initiatives and programs. This is achieved by engaging with students through multiple approaches such as college fairs, campus tours, school visits, presentations, workshops, recruitment events, creating and supporting pipeline programs, and pre-admission advising meetings.
The full scope of work is accomplished through exercising significant latitude and independence in performing assignments.
Key Qualifications
(Administrator II)
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 Director leads the team of Recruitment Counselors and has oversight of the federally funded TRIO Programs: Upward Bound Programs, Educational Talent Search-Fresno, Educational Talent Search-Porterville, Educational Opportunity Center, and the state-funded Cal-SOAP Program. The Director recruit’s new freshmen, transfer, returning students and adult learners to Fresno State by executing strategies in accordance with the mission of the Office of Recruitment and Special Programs and meeting the enrollment target for the University. The Director oversees the research, assessment and implementation of technology in recruitment and management of the communication plan and the university's diversity/equity initiatives and programs. This is achieved by engaging with students through multiple approaches such as college fairs, campus tours, school visits, presentations, workshops, recruitment events, creating and supporting pipeline programs, and pre-admission advising meetings.
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.
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