Associate Director, Admissions and Evaluations

Type of Appointment: Full-Time, At-Will 

Job Classification: Administrator II

Anticipated Hiring Range: Up to $89,460 annually (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, unless otherwise notified

Recruitment Closing Date: Open until filled 

Priority Application Date: April 30, 2026

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Office of Admissions is an organizational unit of the Division of Academic Affairs, which strives for excellence through a student-centered philosophy. The division has adopted a set of values that every Academic Affairs staff member is responsible for promoting. In performing the duties assigned to this position, all staff members are expected to consistently demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that are in keeping with these divisional values. The Office of Admissions is responsible for the admission activities for all domestic and non-resident undergraduate and graduate students. The Office is meeting the goals of the University by promoting the image of the University, its programs and uniqueness both domestically and internationally. The Office is also charged with assisting with the setting and meeting of the enrollment goals of the University via strategically reviewing trends, needs and capacity issues; planning with Deans and senior management; developing relationships with the campus and external communities; providing timely, accurate and comprehensive services to students and the campus throughout the admission and enrollment processes. The Office is responsible for compliance with federal, state, and CSU system and University requirements and the timely and accurate dissemination of information to students, parents, campus constituents, the CSU Chancellor's Office, and the external community. Application processing, eligibility determination, counseling, reporting, and enrollment planning are the primary functions of this office. The Office of Admissions is housed within the Division of Academic Affairs and reports to the Senior Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management & Services. The Office plays a leadership role in enrollment management and planning in conjunction with other campus constituents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ADMISSIONS & EVALUATIONS

• Directs the processing and evaluation of all freshman and transfer applications, including undergraduate international applications.
• Oversees and manages the Transfer Credit and Compliance team. Provide guidance, support, and training to ensure accurate and consistent evaluation of transfer credits and degree progress lower division reconciliation.
• Represents the University as an ambassador from admissions to strengthen partnerships within the internal and external communities. May exempt students from certain conditions as stated in policies and/or established procedures.
• Co-facilitates and reviews admission appeals, rescinds, and defers as appropriate.
• The incumbent will provide ongoing reports and analysis to monitor progress toward goals, assess the effectiveness of strategies implemented, and provide direction for future actions. Responsible for finding ways to optimize the efficiency of the review and processing of undergraduate applications.
• Implements and enforces admission policy, philosophy, and procedures in support of campus strategic and academic plan. Includes but is not limited to international admissions requirements and evaluation.
• The incumbent works with the Associate Director, Admissions & Operations to formulate staff worklists. They will also work together to create reports to be used for data cleanup. They will have an understanding of the check listing process and the ability to run various processes per the startup plan. Supports the accurate and timely production of Chancellor Office admission and record reporting files (ERSA, ERSS, etc.) from the student system.
• This position is a liaison with academic and administrative units on campus and with the community, including Outreach, Recruitment and Education Partnerships (OREP), the International Center, the Registrar's office and New Student Programs & Parent and Family Engagement. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining professional and productive relationships between the unit and a variety of units, agencies and individuals both within and outside of the University.
• Interacts with students, faculty, staff, administrators, school counselors (domestic and international) and other external community representatives to advise on admission inquiries, policy and procedural matters relating to admissions. Resolves problems referred to by faculty and staff.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate networ