General Information
| Job Description | ADMISSIONS RECRMT SPEC 3 | Working Title | Associate Director of Graduate Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004509 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | School of Business Administrat - D01039 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 07/10/2017 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced recruitment and / or admissions professional, to identify potential students, provide information, and ensure good relationships with the public and institutions and organizations involved in outreach / recruitment and / or independently reviews applications for admission, using professional judgment in determining whether applicant meets the requirements for admission, making exceptions to admissions requirements, and taking into account a variety of requirements. Recommends improvements / modifications to the program. |
Department Custom Scope
| The School of Business at the University of California, Riverside is a nationally-ranked and internationally-recognized AACSB-accredited business school. With over 14,000 alumni all over the world, it is home to the largest undergraduate business program in the University of California system, as well as to the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management, which features MBA, Ph.D., Flex MBA, Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), and Master of Finance (MFin) programs. The Business School is positioned as a center of excellence in business education through cutting-edge research on the business challenges of the 21st century. The Associate Director of Graduate Admissions actively supports the development and execution of recruitment activities for the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM), conducts, and participates in recruiting prospective graduate students. The Associate Director works closely with other members of the Graduate Programs Office along with other stakeholders, as assigned. The Associate Director interacts with prospective students from a variety of academic, cultural, national, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The position counsels prospective applicants on the graduate programs available, application criteria, and financial aid programs. The Associate Director assesses candidates backgrounds and future academic/career goals to effectively advise them of appropriate programs. The Associate Director of Graduate Admissions proactively coaches applicants on the various admissions processes and criteria, documentation requirements, and on-boarding activities. High volume admissions counseling occurs primarily by in-person appointments, tele-counselling and/or email. The Associate Director may score application essays, conduct student interviews, and assess candidates' backgrounds and future academic/career goals to effectively represent candidates to the admissions committee. All candidate information and interactions are appropriately recorded in the department's CRM systems. The Associate Director stays current on a wide range of school and university policies, and macro educational trends affecting graduate management students and admissions. During the peak recruiting season, the incumbent will contribute to the success of various recruitment activities by traveling extensively domestically and internationally. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in Business, Public, Counseling, Student Development, Education, or other related area. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Identifies potential students, and provides information about higher education generally and UC specifically. | 10 |
| Provides in-depth information on admissions requirements, prerequisite courses, school / college programs and curricula, specific financial aid criteria, and career opportunities. | 20 |
| Assesses academic preparedness of traditional, special-program, and international applicants. | 5 |
| Evaluates transcripts and international records for eligibility. | 5 |
| Assesses applicants for motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work / life experience, extracurricular activities, socioeconomic status, disability, and educational / personal hardship. | 5 |
| Serves as liaison between students, parents, colleges / universities, community agencies, and UC college / school / department. | 5 |
| Uses extensive knowledge of college / school / department requirements and applicant pool, to assess the applicants' overall record and experience for final admissions determination and recommendation. | 5 |
| Screens applicants for school / college / department faculty. | 5 |
| Plans, manages and implements events to enhance recruitment and yield, diversity initiative events, mentoring programs, electronic communications, and similar activities. | 5 |
| Other duties as assigned | 5 |
| Plans visits to schools, schedules and makes presentations, interviews, recruitment fairs, and follow-up visits (domestic and international). Including meeting with prospective student walk-in engagement; including candidate application workshops and other related events. | 25 |
| Participate and help coordinate various Graduate office events including, but not limited to, orientations, open houses, program office sponsored events along with graduate student sponsored events. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. | Required |
| Ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective students and the public. | Required |
| Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at colleges / universities and specifically at UC, and / or specific colleges and schools. | Required |
| Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions. | Required |
| Ability to develop recruitment programs, and design effective materials. | Preferred |
| Ability to speak to various audiences (ranging from 1-500 people). | Required |
| Ability to travel (domestic and international) for an extended period of time. | Required |
| Familiar with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems. | Required |
| Has analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrates organizational skills and problem-solving skills | Required |
| Proficient in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing and in integrating information in the completion of assignments. | Required |
| Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively and professionally interact with diverse groups using tact and diplomacy; ability to communicate patiently and courteously with sometimes difficult individuals. | Required |
| Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |