Admissions Officer - Strategic Enrollment Management

About the Role

The Admissions Officer works collaboratively with other university departments and offices to present Cal Poly’s academic programs, philosophy, admission practices, and procedures to prospective students, their families, secondary and post-secondary personnel, community-based organizations, and 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 to ensure a timely and positive admissions process.

The Admissions Officer assists in developing 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.

About the Department

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. The university’s hands-on approach, small class sizes, and close student-faculty mentorships prepare graduates to impact their communities, California, and the world.

Cal Poly’s Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) division is responsible for identifying, recruiting, enrolling, and graduating its student body in accordance with the university’s mission, vision, and goals. The division includes the offices of Admissions and Recruitment, Institutional Research, the Registrar, Institutional Effectiveness, and Financial Aid.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

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.

Benefits

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
• Educational benefits for eligible employees

See the benefits website for additional information.