Department SummaryOffice of Undergraduate Admission supports UCLA student enrollment goals through recruitment, admission, and yield practices consistent with the mission and values of the university. We seek to recruit and enroll high-achieving, talented students from diverse backgrounds from throughout California, the US, and abroad to both benefit from and contribute to one of the leading research universities in the world.
Position SummaryIn support of Undergraduate Admission (UA) efforts to meet UCLA's annual new student recruitment and enrollment goals, the Admissions Officer assists in the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of new student recruitment and yield activities, and participates in application review. The primary objective of the position is to stimulate and motivate an academically competitive, talented and ethnically, geographically, and socio-economically diverse applicant pool of California resident, domestic non-resident and international students and assist these students through the admission and enrollment process. In the course of performing the job duties, the Admission Officer will drive to visit community colleges in California (locally), providing substantive information about UCLA specifically, and the University of California generally (as required). Provide information on admissions requirements, processes and deadlines; financial aid; housing; and, campus services. While the Admissions Officer may be assigned a specific target population and may specialize in that area, it is expected that the incumbent will be sufficiently well-versed to work with a variety of prospective student audiences. Maintain a full schedule of school/college visits, making oral presentations and conducting workshops. Represent UA/UCLA in special joint programs with schools, colleges, and UC campuses. Advise prospective applicants and parents. Cultivate, establish and maintain working relations with counselors, administrators, and other school personnel. Under direction and guidance and based on analysis, recommends, designs and participates in activities developed to increase the yield of highly able and other target recruitment populations. Participate in application review providing information on targeted schools, and by reading applications, assessing applicant academic performance, and recommending admission using established guidelines.
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Qualifications1-3 years of related job experience; related experience, such as participation in student outreach activities, campus tours or other similar experience(s) may be substituted for job experience. (Required)
Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. (Preferred)
Familiarity with and ability to use technology tools to advance unit goals. (Preferred)
Working knowledge of UCLA and its academic programs, opportunities and services for students, and University policies, procedures, deadlines and practices related to undergraduate admission at UCLA specifically, and the University of California more broadly. (Preferred)
Demonstrated ability to undertake a broad variety of activities, including but not limited to programmatic initiatives, internal/external group presentations, and the development/implementation of eff marketing strategies, to stimulate/ motivate an academically competitive, talented applicant pool. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, through electronic and virtual media, and in writing, representing the University in a professional and accurate manner on often complex topics related to student academic preparation and University admission. (Required)
Demonstrated organizational skills in setting and managing priorities which accurately reflect relative importance of position responsibilities and that facilitate the completion of institutional and unit goals and successful programmatic outcomes. (Preferred)
Skill in interpreting University admission guidelines and analyzing academic and test records to determine applicant eligibility and competitiveness for admission. (Preferred)
Demonstrated skill: developing/planning/implementing/evaluating targeted recruitment initiatives & related programs. Ability to collect/interpret data from internal/external sources, i.e. Slate, internal data systems, to gauge success of efforts & inform decision-making. Compiles data into reports. (Required)
Working knowledge of the University of California in general and other post-secondary Educational opportunities, particularly in California, including their academic programs and services available to students. (Preferred)
Excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity to the needs of a diverse prospective student population, a commitment to quality teamwork, and initiative, independence, and motivation are required. (Required)
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff members, subordinates, school administrators and officials and representatives. (Required)
Demonstrated skill in supervising Recruitment Assistants including delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance. (Preferred)
Specific assignment may require knowledge of specific community groups and ability to deliver academically focused services to students and families to improve knowledge of the college preparation and admissions processes. (Preferred)
Must provide own transportation to offsite work locations. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsBachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of related job experience; related experience, such as participation in student outreach activities, campus tours or other similar experience(s) may be substituted for job experience. (Required)
Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under
CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".20% Must provide own transportation to offsite work locations.
ScheduleMonday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered99-Policy Covered
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