Admissions Officer - Strategic Enrollment Management

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment, the Admissions Officer works collaboratively with other university departments and offices in presenting Cal Poly’s academic programs, its philosophy, admission practices and procedures to prospective students and their families, secondary and post-secondary personnel, community based organizations, and to the general public. As part of the full cycle of recruitment and admission, the Admissions Officer admits freshmen, transfer, and graduate students, identifies requirements for their particular major, and advises students regarding appropriate pathways for meeting major and General Education degree requirements in order to ensure a timely and positive admissions process.  The Admissions Officer assists in the development of statistical reports through the utilization and analysis of institutional, state, national, and third party research based information databases to enhance recruitment strategies, yield management, forecasting, and operational efficiency.

Department Summary

The Admissions Office serves the University by recruiting, admitting and enrolling a highly qualified, diverse new student population. The Admissions Office's primary function is to advise prospective students and the general public on admissions requirements, and to process all relevant materials to make an admission determination. This position, under general direction, provides advising to prospective students in support of the entire admission process and assists in actively recruiting and advising prospective students.

Key Qualifications

• General knowledge of research and interview techniques, and of the principles of individual and group behavior.
• Ability to obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews.
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and carry through actions having implications with regard to other program or service areas.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn, Admission’s practices and procedures, Cal Poly’s catalog, CAM, and various manuals and publications.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job‑related field.  Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.
• A master’s degree in a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
• Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,996 - $66,612 Per Year

Classification Range: $60,996 - $86,736 Per Year

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 an