Job Information
San Diego Community College District Director, Admissions and Records in San Diego, California
Posting Details
Posting Details (Default Section)
Closing Date: 04/19/2026
Open Until Filled No
Classification Title Director, Admissions and Records
Working Title Director of Admissions and Records
Recruitment Limits
Location San Diego Mesa College
Pay Information
Range 4 ($9,456.53 – $15,403.70) per month based on the current Management salary schedule (https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/employee%20relations/Salary%20Schedules/Management%20Salary%20Schedule%20effective%2024-0301.pdf)
Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules per the Management Unit Handbook. (https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/employee%20relations/Collective%20Bargaining%20Agreements/2023-2026%20%20Management%20Handbook_081224.pdf) The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.
Position Equivalent FTE:
1.0 FTE
No. Months: 12 Months
Position Number: 004022
FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Position Type Classified
Bargaining Unit Management
Range 4
Department Admissions
The Position
From San Diego Mesa College President Ashanti Hands:
San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for classified positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students. As the “Leading College of Equity & Excellence”, we take responsibility for equitable outcomes and work together to create successful pathways for all of our students.
As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financial standing, state of the art facilities, and a world-class faculty and staff. For 61 years, Mesa College has been on the leading edge, from offering a Community College Bachelor’s Degree, to the number of students transferred and graduating with an Associate Degree.
We are adding new staff, faculty and administrators who, alongside our stellar colleagues, will lead us into the future. Candidates who believe that they can demonstrate a commitment to equity and excellence by creating the conditions that matter for our students to succeed are encouraged to apply
Applications are currently being accepted for Director, Admissions and Records, located at San Diego Mesa College. Hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00am–6:00pm and Friday 8am-12pm. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs.
Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.
Classification Description
Click here (https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/classification/descriptions/Management/Director,%20Admissions%20and%20Records....pdf) for description. Link: https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/classification/descriptions/Management/Director,%20Admissions%20and%20Records….pdf. (https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/classification/descriptions/Management/Director,%20Admissions%20and%20Records....pdf)
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Desired Qualifications
The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of:
The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of: Knowledge of Applicable California Education Code provisions and Title V requirements. Federal and state laws, regulations, and programs related to admissions, records, and enrollment services programs.
District organization, operations, mission, strategic objectives, policies, procedures, and rules. Effective admissions, records, and enrollment services program operations within a diverse educational and professional environment.
Effective information and record management methods. Lived experiences of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, and ethnic communities.
Software applications, computer systems, and other technology resources used in the administration of admissions, records, and enrollment services programs. Fundamentals of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal reporting.
Effective, efficient, and equitable professional and service-oriented office operations, procedures, and practices.
Effective communication methods, techniques, and modes with diverse stakeholders.
Understand, evaluate, and provide strategic input on the impact of proposed and enacted changes in laws, regulations, guidelines, and effective practices impacting admissions, records, and enrollment services.
Develop and implement effective admissions, records, and enrollment services policies and procedures.
Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate options, develop sound conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and rules.
Maintain appropriate professionalism in stressful situations.
Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, orally and in writing.
Maintain accurate records and produce detailed, thorough, and accurate statistical analyses and reports.
Hire, onboard, train, evaluate, supervise, develop, and discipline assigned staff. Organize, assign, prioritize, and guide work activities of assigned staff and provide timely, effective feedback.
Learn from errors, determine appropriate corrective action, and prevent repeat occurrences.
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, six years of relevant business experience, and three years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience in student admissions, records, and enrollment services programs.
Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Foreign Degree:
Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) (https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
Commitment to Diversity:
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.
Click (https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx) for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility ( DEIA ), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.
Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.
We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Complete online application;
Cover Letter – one page;
Résumé; AND ,
Three (3) references listed within the application (1 direct report, 1 colleague, 1 supervisor).
Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)
ORI / SCREENING – 4/20
TALLY – 5/4
INTV - 5/13
Conditions of Employment:
SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :
Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND ,
Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.
EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement) or CalSTRS (http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements) website for further information.
Additional Information:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.
Posting Number CL01896
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