Director of Recruitment and Outreach, Enrollment Management Services

Director of Recruitment and Outreach, Enrollment Management Services

• Job no: 551576
• Work type: Management (MPP)
• Location: San Marcos
• Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

The Director of Recruitment and Outreach is responsible for strategy, program planning, oversight, budget management, and implementation of recruitment, outreach and yield efforts for the University. This position establishes and advances relationships and collaboration with high school counselors, community partners, campus staff, students, and faculty, and provides departmental support for assigned university partnerships.

The Director facilitates the creation of new and progressive student recruitment and outreach initiatives, while implementing and assessing current ones. In this role, with a primary focus on students from K-12 programs and community colleges, the Director collaborates with university offices such as Admissions and Records, Marketing, Community Engagement, Educational Opportunity Program, PASO, among others, to design outreach efforts that will compel a diverse spectrum of high-quality students to apply to, and ultimately attend, CSUSM.

The Director is involved in both on-campus and off-campus events and outreach efforts from inception to evaluation.

The Director will perform administrative duties that direct the development and growth of university partnerships related to student recruitment (formerly known as the CSUSM Alliance) to accelerate excellence in education with particular emphasis on sustaining the program infrastructure, strengthening relationships with campus and community partners, and developing programs and activities that support the university’s goals.

Position Summary

Director of Recruitment and Outreach (Administrator II)

This is a full-time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President.

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $8,584 - $11,250 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,053 - $16,221 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on October 6, 2025.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at  or e-mail: hr .

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.…