Assistant Director, Transfer Admissions

 

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Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Transfer Admissions organizes, plans, and directs the work of the Transfer Admissions Evaluation Unit under the general direction of the Associate Director, Admissions. This position is responsible for the general operations of the admissions cycle, coordination of staff training, and dissemination of information related to admissions to prospective students, departments and colleges, and the general public.

Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee the workflow of the Transfer Admissions Evaluations Unit. Develop training for staff in policies and procedures, oversee team workload assignments, and monitor daily/weekly production of admissions applications.
• Analyze and oversee admissions processing for designated populations; independently identify and resolve complex operational, policy, and data issues, and coordinate solutions across departments to support effective and compliant operations.
• Oversee the development, analysis, and improvement of transfer admissions operations. Serves as the primary operational resource for complex transfer admissions issues; and implement solutions in consultation with the Associate Director of Transfer Admission. Coordinates cross-functional efforts to ensure consistent application of policies, data integrity, and efficient processing across university departments.
• Represent the university to the public in admissions-related matters. Collaborate with University Outreach and School Relations to provide admissions information to college counselors and prospective applicants. Communicate admissions policies and updates to the Center for International Education and the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) to support effective implementation.

Department

Enrollment Services

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $5,274 (Step #1) - $5,709 (Step #5) per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,274 (Step #1) - $7,684(Step #20) per month.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must