Chief Enrollment Officer

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is seeking applications and nominations for its next Chief Enrollment Officer (CEO) to serve as a visionary, collaborative, and student-centered leader and guide enrollment strategy at a moment of opportunity and purpose. This senior executive will play a defining role in shaping the university’s future; advancing its mission as a public, Hispanic‑Serving Institution; and ensuring access, equity, and student success across a dynamic and evolving enrollment landscape.

Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the President’s Advisory Team, the Chief Enrollment Officer is a central voice in institutional leadership and strategic decision-making. The CEO serves as the university’s primary architect of a comprehensive Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) plan, guiding enrollment strategy across the full student lifecycle—from first inquiry and recruitment through persistence, graduation, and post-completion success. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead enrollment at an institution where purpose, impact, and student-centered values are tightly aligned.

California State University San Marcos has partnered with WittKieffer for this search.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Amy Crutchfield, Shelley Arakawa, J.D., and Bree Liddell at CSUSM-Enrollment@wittkieffer.com

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $18,750 – $22,500 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $10,106 – $32,441 per month