Job Title

Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management

Classification

Administrator IV

AutoReqId

545993

Department

President’s Office

Division

President’s Office

Salary Range

Classification Range $10,106 - $32,441 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $20,400 - $25,000 per month)

Appointment Type

At Will

Time Base

Full-Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

Cal State Fullerton thrives as an intellectual and cultural catalyst in Southern California. We are dedicated to empowering and transforming lives through education, strengthening our diverse communities and driving economic prosperity. The Office of the President seeks a Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management (VPSEM) is a member of the President’s Cabinet and provides leadership for the new Division of Strategic Enrollment Management at CSUF. Leveraging technology and data-informed insights through collaboration across campus, the VPSEM leads the division to develop and deliver a wide array of strategies and programs to broaden access for diverse student populations, strengthen efforts to recruit and retain traditional and non-traditional students, and ensure all students have a smooth experience throughout their higher education journey. As the leader of this new division, the VPSEM is responsible for building out the division infrastructure, developing the team, and implementing an integrated approach to strategic enrollment management across the division, while establishing collaborations with partners on and off campus to support the University mission of student access and success. The VPSEM is expected to play a pivotal role in recruiting and supporting the University’s student body, ensuring alignment between institutional growth with the University’s mission and financial objectives, and delivering CSUF’s commitment to supporting students from outreach and recruitment to retention and graduation.

The VPSEM is crucial in shaping CSUF’s future by attracting and retaining students who contribute to the CSUF community’s diversity and excellence. This position is expected to:

•Leads the development and implementation of institutional vision for student outreach, recruitment, admission, retention, and graduation, in alignment with the University strategic plan;

•Drives the creation and execution of strategic enrollment strategies for diverse learner populations in a competitive higher education environment; Works closely with relevant divisions/units on campus to recommend enrollment growth directions that uphold the University mission and sustain the University’s long-term sustainability;

•Builds out a new division that works coherently to bring talented diverse student populations to

•CSUF and support their journey to graduation, with initial focus on undergraduate recruitment and admission; Provides direction and oversight for units within the division to ensure consistent approaches and streamlined operations.

•Collaborates with colleges and divisions across campus to broaden the University’s reach, remove barriers to enhance equity and inclusion, support student success and experiences, and shape enrollment growth in support of the University strategic plan and financial sustainability;

•Stays current with best practices and new developments in the field of enrollment management to continuously innovate the University’s practices; Serves as the primary liaison for the University in all CSU, regional, and national enrollment management functions; Elevates CSUF to be a model institution in this area. Other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

An Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What diversity means to you

• A description of your experiences with a diverse range of individuals

• A description of how issues of diversity have impacted you personally or professionally

Essential Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of 5 years of experience in enrollment management or closely related field. Proven record of substantial enrollment leadership and responsibility in a higher education environment, including strategy development, execution, assessment, and adjustment (if necessary). Demonstrated success working with and supporting diverse student populations. Experience with budgeting, resource management, and fiscal accountability. Experience leading multiple units and managing and motivating diverse staff. Expertise in CSU system, state, and national higher education policies and practices that influence enrollment management.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Passion and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of CSUF.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution. Seven or more years of senior-level experience in enrollment management in higher education, with a track record of successful recruitment strategies that balance the institution’s competitiveness and support its mission. Demonstrated success in leading and motivating individuals and teams to continuously improve and innovate enrollment management processes and practices. Hands-on experience in the use of technology in support of recruitment, admission, enrollment, and financial aid. Thorough knowledge of enrollment management policies, practices, priorities, and trends in the CSU system, the state, and the nation. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and reach strategic goals through engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders on and off campus. Ability to work with diverse constituency groups including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners of a large organization and in a complex environment to bring together and mobilize different perspectives and initiatives. Experience of higher education administration including fiscal and personnel management in a unionized environment. Ability to think clearly and execute sound decision-making under tight deadlines or high stress situations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to diverse stakeholder groups on or off campus.

License/Certifications

Valid California Driver's License

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
 
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
 
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 
 
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

This position will remain open until filled; but only those applications received by March 20, 2025 will be assured full consideration.