Chapman University, an academically distinguished, student-centered, and highly personalized private research university in Orange, California, seeks an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking admission leader to serve as its Executive Director of Admission. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Enrollment and Dean of Admission, Armen Sarkisian, the Executive Director of Admission (EDA) will provide strategic and operational leadership for the day-to-day functions of the Office of Undergraduate Admission, serve as a key leader within Enrollment Management, and play a central role in advancing the university's undergraduate enrollment goals and priorities.

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Compensation

Chapman University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including relocation assistance, the possibility of housing assistance, and a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range identified for this role is $140,000-$160,000. In this important leadership position, the successful candidate will have an active on-campus presence. Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a background check.

To Apply

NES, a national executive search firm specializing in higher education, is assisting Chapman University with this search for an Executive Director of Admission. If you wish to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity or submit nominations, please contact: Drew Nichols (drew.nichols@nessearches.com), Catherine Capolupo (catherine.capolupo@nessearches.com), or Laura Robinson (laura.robinson@nessearches.com). To apply, please send the following items: 1) a resume, 2) a detailed letter of interest, and 3) contact information for five professional references by email to: chapman@nessearches.com. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically no later than July 8, 2026. The position is campus-based, and the preferred start date is Summer, 2026. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality, and candidates will be notified before references are contacted.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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