General Information
| Job Description | ADMISSIONS RECRMT SPEC 3 | Working Title | International Admissions Specialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004509 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Undergraduate Admissions - D01180 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date |
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
| Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Non-Resident Recruitment and Evaluation, the International Admissions Specialist is the subject matter expert in areas of international / non-resident admissions and is available to students, families, the campus community, and the general public to independently interpret, enforce, and explain University policies and regulations around UC admissions. Using advanced professional knowledge around non-resident UC admissions, the incumbent is independently responsible for all phases of admission eligibility evaluation of both freshman and transfer international, and out-of-state applicants based on self-reported information, official transcripts, and other pertinent documents. As a seasoned recruitment expert, the International Admissions Specialist will independently develop relationships and represent Undergraduate Admissions to international / non-resident students by creating and implementing various programs and events and participating in school/college visits and college fairs. As needed, the incumbent will travel internationally and out-of-state to recruit prospective and admitted students, and be the front line representative for UCR to these audiences, developing and implementing audience appropriate communication plans. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License. | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Plans visits to schools, schedules and makes presentations, interviews, and follow-up visits.
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10 |
| Identifies potential students, and provides information about higher education generally and UC specifically. | 5 |
Provides in-depth information on admissions requirements, prerequisite courses, school / college programs and curricula, specific financial aid criteria, and career opportunities.
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5 |
Assesses academic preparedness of traditional, special-program, and international applicants.
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10 |
Evaluates transcripts and international records for eligibility.
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15 |
Researches foreign educational systems as needed and analyzes academic records from foreign secondary and tertiary institutions (including study abroad records).
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10 |
| 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.
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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 |
| Uses professional judgment when reviewing complex applications for admission. | 5 |
| Produces special and annual reports, and program evaluations. | 5 |
| Performs course-by-course evaluations for transfer credits. | 5 |
| Plans, manages and implements events to enhance recruitment and yield, diversity initiative events, mentoring programs, electronic communications, and similar activities. | 5 |
| Assesses effectiveness in attracting quality students to UC. | 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 |
| Skill in listening, anticipating, and responding to the needs of customers to achieve excellent customer service measured by outcomes rather than activities. | Required |
| Skill in organizing and setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities. | Required |
| Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. | Required |
| Ability to effectively manage a large volume of undergraduate admissions application and multiple programs in a timely manner while maintaining confidentiality at all times. | Required |
| Ability to analyze interpret, and evaluate statistical data an policy related to undergraduate admissions metrics. | Preferred |
| Subject matter expert knowledge in specific UC and UCR policies surrounding non-resident admissions requirements and best practices. | Preferred |
| Ability to travel domestically and internationally. | Required |
| Ability to drive to specific school sites for events. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to drive a personal or University owned vehicle to an from related recruitment sites. | Required |
| Must posses or obtain a Valid CA Drivers License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. | Required |
| Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings, early mornings and to travel frequently. | Required |
| May be required to take and pass a tuberculosis test (TB) for clearance to visit school sites. | Preferred |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Environmental Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |