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Director of Recruitment and Special Programs
(Administrator II)

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $110,000 - $125,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Strategic Enrollment, the Director of Recruitment and Special Programs primary responsibility is to supervise, develop, coordinate, implement and oversee vital comprehensive recruitment programs and initiatives to meet the university FTE goals and specific targets set by academic schools and colleges, and partnership programs such as Bulldog Bound, Bulldog Bound Transfer, High School Ambassador Program, Campus Tours Program, Academic School Recruitment program, and the coordination of recruitment events. The Director serves in a leadership role and is responsible for developing a comprehensive system of recruitment activities and ensuring the plan supports the goals and aligns with the strategic plan of the University, the CSU Strategic Enrollment Management plan, and new Student Success Framework. The Director works collaboratively with on and off campus initiatives and stakeholders to recruit students to the university and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of programs to successfully deliver a transformational experience for prospective students, parents, and stakeholders in all the areas mentioned above.

The Director leads the team of Recruitment Counselors and has oversight of the federally funded TRIO Programs: Upward Bound Programs, Educational Talent Search-Fresno, Educational Talent Search-Porterville, Educational Opportunity Center, and the state-funded Cal-SOAP Program.  The Director recruit's new freshmen, transfer, returning students and adult learners to Fresno State by executing strategies in accordance with the mission of the Office of Recruitment and Special Programs and meeting the enrollment target for the University. The Director oversees the research, assessment and implementation of technology in recruitment and management of the communication plan and the university's diversity/equity initiatives and programs. This is achieved by engaging with students through multiple approaches such as college fairs, campus tours, school visits, presentations, workshops, recruitment events, creating and supporting pipeline programs, and pre-admission advising meetings.

The full scope of work is accomplished through exercising significant latitude and independence in performing assignments.

Key Qualifications

• Perform market research and analysis to effectively make strategic business decisions, inform recruitment strategies, and implement long-range program improvements; analyze trends, theories, and practices of student success and learning to develop and implement student services based on this analysis.
• Analyze and interpret policies and procedures and consistently apply them to solve organizational and operating problems within assigned areas.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and make strategic business decisions.
• Effectively communicate and present clear and concise information both orally and in written form.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio economic backgrounds and collaborate across organizational lines.
• Organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks and projects under competing deadlines while maintaining flexibility in response to constantly shifting priorities.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Master degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience with admissions/recruiting, outreach or closely related experience.
• Two  years of experience in a professional administrative role successfully managing, supervising or leading recruiting/outreach or similar type of program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using technology, tools, and resources to improve processes and efficiencies such as prospect management, student lifecycle recruitment, predictive analysis, and streamlining admissions processing.
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  Experience developing and implementing outreaching and recruiting strategies and practices that result in quantifiable and measurable enrollment outcomes.
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  Experience using data analysis and measures to inform strategies and decisions.
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  Experience with common admissions and outreach management systems such as CRM (client relations management tools) and with PeopleSoft Student Administration system or comparable application.
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  Experience with prospective communication plan design and implementation.
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  Knowledge of federally funded programs (TRIO, Cal-SOAP and Special Programs).
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  Thorough knowledge of effective supervisory principles, practices, and techniques.
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  Experience working in higher education.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by September 14, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resume/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Human Resources Department at (559) 278-2032.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://occr.fresnostate.edu/clery.html. 

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Fresno State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at jhorio@mail.fresnostate.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.  Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Background Check Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

Additional Information

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. 

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)