Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Regional Management, Los Angeles Area (4510U) #71275

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Departmental Overview

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides a fair opportunity for every applicant to obtain admission to the University, operates in a professional manner that ensures positive staff morale and values hard work and dedication. The team communicates and collaborates effectively, presents a coordinated effort to standardize procedures and document best practices, offer a variety of methods for professional development, and provide first-class customer service in a cost-effective and transparent manner.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: August 13, 2024

Responsibilities

Description Overview:

This position serves as the lead regional undergraduate admission representative in the Los Angeles area and functions with a high degree of autonomy. In consultation with the Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director and Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, incumbent develops and executes a recruitment strategy that supports the mission and objectives of the University, particularly as it relates to campus diversity initiatives in assigned region. The Senior Assistant Director, Regional Management will also supervise a team of 3-5 Assistant Directors in regional locations. Incumbent assesses effectiveness of the program and serves as an expert in the office for regional admissions issues. Serves as an active member of the Diversity & Outreach Team. The work of this position involves developing and implementing programs for student outreach, recruitment, and admissions for the UC Berkeley campus within appropriate constituents and communities; and educating the public about admissions requirements, policies, and processes.

Recruitment:

• In consultation with the Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director and Associate Director of Admissions for Outreach & Diversity, and in collaboration with other Admission Recruitment Specialists, takes the lead to prepare strategy and plans for recruitment in Los Angeles County.
• Serves as the point of contact for all schools/community colleges in assigned region. Represents UC Berkeley at school/community college visits/fairs. Behaves in a manner that promotes goodwill on behalf of the University. Plans visits to schools, schedules and makes presentations, interviews, and follow-up visits.
• Identifies potential students, and provides information about higher education generally and UC Berkeley specifically.
• Plans, manages and implements events to enhance recruitment and yield, including new student receptions, diversity initiative events, mentoring programs, electronic communications, and similar activities. Assesses effectiveness in attracting quality students to UC Berkeley. Utilizes search and marketing tools and technology.

Advising:

• Serves as liaison between students, parents, alumni, colleges/universities, community agencies, and UC Berkeley college/school/department.
• Provides in-depth information on admissions requirements/selection/eligibility requirements, prerequisite courses, school/college programs and curricula, specific financial aid criteria, and career opportunities. Assist prospective applicants with course planning. Responds to general inquiries.

Application Review:

• Serves as lead reader for assigned region, including the training and management of assigned external readers. Reads and scores applications for first- year and transfer admission.
• Assesses academic preparedness of applicants. Assesses applicants for motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work/life experience, extracurricular activities, socioeconomic status, disability, and educational/personal hardship.
• Uses professional judgment when reviewing complex applications for admission. Using extensive knowledge of college/school/department requirements and applicant pool, assesses the applicants' overall record and experience for final admissions recommendation. Reviews most difficult and complex admissions cases, provides assistance to experienced admissions specialists.

Supervision:

• Directs the work of regional assistant directors, establishing expectations and goals relative to tasks assigned. Provides guidance to assistant directors in establishing workload priorities, human relations issues, and motivational and/or performance management. Provides direction, guidance and assistance to subordinates on complex issues, elevating to the Director as needed.

Partnerships:

• Plans, develops, coordinates and implements activities for undergraduate student and alumni development in partnership with campus programs. Serves as the UC Berkeley liaison for Community Based Organizations (CBO). Keeps supervisor abreast of emerging partnerships. Develops, maintains and supports relationships with alumni, CBO's and current student groups.

Professional Development & Other Duties as Assigned:

• At certain times of the admissions cycle, the Incumbent may be called upon to support the activities of the office, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs with duties outside of those responsibilities outlined above. The staff member in this position must also stay current on changing educational systems and policies. Identify professional development activities that would enhance incumbent's skills, knowledge and or experience. These may include, but not limited to, attending and/or presenting at conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of project management including program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Advanced knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population at both the first year and transfer level.
• Advanced and comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at colleges/universities and specifically at UC Berkeley.
• Advanced ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions.
• Advanced knowledge of admissions requirements for campus/school/college, including mitigating circumstances/bases for exceptions.
• Advanced skills to develop the school's/college's strategic recruitment plans, designing outreach and recruitment programs and materials that will attract and enroll top candidates to the school/college, including students from under-represented groups.
• Proficiency in a variety of software applications including, but not limited to, such as office productivity, customer relations management, and on-line application reading and evaluation.
• Incumbent must live in assigned region.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of UC Berkeley, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective students and the public.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about Office of the President, Board of Admission and Relations with Schools (BOARS), and the Berkeley campus' Admissions Enrollment & Preparatory Education Committee (AEPE); the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Bilingual / multilingual skills.
• Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $95,965 to $107,255

• This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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