DIRECTOR, ADMISSIONS

Director of Admissions

Admissions

Job #554823

Close Date: March 25th, 2026

 

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

 

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

 

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

 

(554823) Administrator II, Director of Admissions, CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,53 - $16,221 per month, Anticipated Hiring Range: $10,000 - $11,000 per month.

 Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations.  

This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month pay plan, at-will position in the Admissions Department. This position is an Administrator II in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP). Under this plan, incumbents are subject to normal management reviews and serve at the pleasure of the University President. Additional information can be found at: http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/policies/mpp.shtml.

 

This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

 

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, the Director of Admissions is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and tactical implementation of student recruitment, yield, and admissions to achieve the goals outlined in the university's strategic enrollment plan.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership, Goal Setting, Collaboration and Organizational Oversight: - 25%

Collaborate with the Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Success, the Executive Director of Enrollment Management, and campus leadership in setting annual enrollment goals. Develop a comprehensive recruitment plan from search through enrollment for each student population. Lead the admissions organization, setting the tone and culture, to implement the annual enrollment plan. Develop the admissions organization through training and professional development, ensuring best-in-class management practices are implemented to hire and retain a high-performance team and culture.

 

Off-Campus Recruitment: - 10%

In conjunction with the Associate Director of Outreach, oversee the off-campus recruitment strategy, setting implementation guidelines and expectations. Collaborate with campus partners to infuse recruitment in the campus culture – including Academic Affairs and Athletics. Ensure the team manages positive relationships with key partners in each territory on behalf of Cal Poly Humboldt and the CSU system in support of the institution’s mission of diversity, access, and full representation of California’s demographics.

 

On-Campus Recruitment: Daily Visit Experiences and Special Events: - 10%

In conjunction with the Visit Experience Coordinator, oversee the strategy and implementation of campus visit experiences, including robust programming for the local service area. Utilize data, best practices, & innovative strategies to drive visit attendance and maximize yield.

Admissions Strategy – 10%

In coordination with the Registrar, ensure proper communication of admissions polici