San Diego Community College District
Director, Admissions and Records
🇺🇸
San Diego, CA
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$9,457 - $15,404
per Month
💻
Enrollment
🗓️
May 21st, 2026
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
San Diego Mesa College is hiring a Director of Admissions and Records. The director oversees admissions, records, and enrollment services programs, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while leading a diverse staff to provide equitable and efficient services to support student success.
Highlights
- Manage and supervise admissions, records, and enrollment services operations.
- Ensure compliance with California Education Code, Title V, FERPA, and district policies.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to admissions and records.
- Lead staff hiring, onboarding, training, evaluation, and discipline.
- Utilize software and technology for administration of admissions and records.
- Analyze data to inform strategic enrollment initiatives and improve processes.
- Promote a culture of equity, inclusion, and excellence among staff and students.
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree, six years of relevant business experience, and three years of progressive leadership in related programs.
- Salary ranges from $9,456.53 to $15,403.70 per month with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave, and professional development.
- Position is full-time, exempt, and classified under management at San Diego Mesa College.
Director, Admissions and Records Full Description
Director, Admissions and Records
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.
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).
Posting Details
Posting Details (Default Section)
Closing Date: | 06/14/2026
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
Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules per the Management Unit Handbook. 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 for description. Link: https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/classification/descriptions/Management/Director,%20Admissions%20and%20Records….pdf.
If you would like to open the link in a different tab or window, right click and select the option.
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) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). 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; Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND, Employed on an initial contract of two (2) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent two-year period.
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 or CalSTRS 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
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
Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules per the Management Unit Handbook. 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 for description. Link: https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/classification/descriptions/Management/Director,%20Admissions%20and%20Records….pdf.
If you would like to open the link in a different tab or window, right click and select the option.
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) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). 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; Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND, Employed on an initial contract of two (2) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent two-year period.
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 or CalSTRS 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
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1) All required documents as listed in the special instructions 2) Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)
- Yes
- No
- * I understand that my responses to the application supplemental questions are heavily weighted during the application screening and evaluation process, and responses such as "N/A", "see resume", or no responses will result in deduction of points to my application.
- Yes
- No
- * We believe that the application and interview process should be a reflection of your skills, insights, and experiences, and we are looking to understand your unique qualifications for the role. I understand that responses ENTIRELY generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can result in disqualification from the application process.
- Yes
- No
- * Describe your experience managing and supervising Admissions and Records operations (e.g., registration, attendance accounting, residency, petitions, international students, military connected students, California College and Career Access Pathways).
(Open Ended Question) - * Provide an example of a complex Admissions & Records issue you resolved. Explain your role, the outcome, and how you supported faculty, administrators and staff in delivering equitable service to students. Include how you foster a work environment that is collegial, efficient, and effective in serving students with equity.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience ensuring compliance with California Education Code, Title 5, FERPA, and district policies in Admissions & Records. How do you ensure your team understands these requirements while maintaining an equitable and student centered service culture?
(Open Ended Question) - * Provide an example of when you identified and addressed a compliance issue. Describe how you guided staff through the solution in a collaborative and effective manner.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe a strategic enrollment initiative you developed or led. Include how you engaged employees in a collegial and efficient way to support equitable enrollment outcomes.
(Open Ended Question) - * Explain how you have used data to inform enrollment planning or improve processes. Describe how you communicated and collaborated with staff to ensure equitable implementation for all student groups.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience delivering equitable and inclusive enrollment services to students from diverse backgrounds. Include how you promote a supportive, respectful, and collaborative work environment among staff.
(Open Ended Question) - * Provide an example of an equity minded improvement you implemented to reduce barriers or improve access for underrepresented students. Explain how you led your team through this change while reinforcing a culture of collegiality and effectiveness.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your knowledge and experience in personnel management and describe a time when you applied personnel management strategies to build or enhance a student‑centered culture in your department? How did you ensure that your approach promoted equity, excellence, and high‑quality service to all students?
(Open Ended Question) - * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.
(Open Ended Question)
Required & Optional Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Résumé
Optional Documents
San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division
3375 Camino del Rio South, Suite, San Diego, CA 92108-3883
(619) 388-6579 | jobs@sdccd.edu
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