Regional Admissions Manager – Central Valley Region

Job Summary

The Regional Admissions Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Recruitment and operates with minimal direction. The Regional Admissions Manager independently manages the day-to-day operations of admissions recruitment within an identified region of California. This includes but is not limited to: collaborating with the leadership team to create strategic plans for recruiting within the region; marketing, maintaining and evaluating any region-specific admissions policies and procedures as required; conducting targeted recruitment efforts and providing information;  guidance to prospective undergraduate and graduate students and their supporters; and establishing region-specific recruitment goals and plans to reach enrollment targets. A main goal of the position is to increase the overall number of newly enrolled partner students annually.

Department Summary

Cal Poly’s Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) division is responsible for the efforts to identify, recruit, enroll and graduate its student body in accordance with the University’s mission, vision and goals. The division includes the offices of Admissions and Recruitment, Institutional Research, Institutional Effectiveness, the Registrar, SEM Marketing & Communications and Financial Aid.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote work environment, managing priorities and performance without direct oversight.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality work product, with strong initiative, sound professional judgment, creative problem-solving, and personal accountability.
• Working knowledge of fiscal analysis and budget administration, including tracking expenditures, maintaining financial records, and managing program budgets within established parameters.
• Working knowledge of college admissions processes, practices, and procedures, with the ability to independently interpret and apply a broad range of policies in situations where specific guidance may not exist.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of progressively responsible experience in a complex organization. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $75,500 - $90,000 Per Year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

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