Job Details

Director, Community Engagement and Recruitment

Position Number: 6107945
Location: Fullerton, CA
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Director, Community Engagement and Recruitment

Classificaiton: Administrator II
Department: Vice President, Strategic Enrollment Management
Sub-Division:
Salary Range: $10,000 - $13,750 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 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.

Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for initiatives that foster meaningful community partnerships and enhance student success across the enrollment continuum. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, this role is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing programs that support student access, retention, community engagement and enrollment growth. The role also oversees high-impact student success programs and community-based outreach strategies, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and equity-minded practices.

Essential Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Public Administration, Marketing, or a related field required. Doctorate (Ed.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) strongly preferred. One to five years of experience in community outreach, higher education admissions, enrollment management, or a closely related field. Demonstrated success in building trust-based relationships with parents, guardians, and community organizations. Evidence of successfully leading projects, managing budgets, or supervising teams (can be through direct or indirect leadership roles) Strategic Thinking and Leadership: Ability to conceptualize and guide complex outreach and recruitment strategies toward measurable outcomes. Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Adept at engaging a wide variety of stakeholders, including parents, community leaders, and institutional partners. Cultural Competency: Skilled in designing inclusive programs and communications for diverse socioeconomic and cultural audiences. Organizational and Project Management: Proficient in balancing multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail. Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience using analytics or customer relationship management (CRM) systems to inform strategies and track performance. Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Able to pivot in response to shifting priorities and adept at identifying creative solutions.

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:

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 limited 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).

Application Deadline: Apr 03, 2025 (9:00 PM)

Apply online at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/546913/director-community-engagement-and-recruitment