General Information
| Job Description | ADMISSIONS RECRMT SPEC 2 | Working Title | CEO Admissions Counselor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004508 | Grade | 19 |
| Department Name | Undergraduate Admissions - D01180 | Department Head | Emily Engelschall |
| Supervisor | Allura Davis | Effective Date | 02/07/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004922 | STDT 1 | 4.0 |
Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Applies skills as a recruitment and/or admissions professional, provides substantive information on student programs for the organization or in college/school/department. Performs recruitment activities. Evaluates and makes determinations regarding applications for admission using established guidelines. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Undergraduate Admissions, organize and administer motivational and informational outreach programs aimed at increasing UCR enrollment from high achieving and under-represented minority (esp. Black/African American, Native American, etc.) high school and/or transfer students. As an official representative of the University, is available to prospective and admitted students, their families (including foster youth), the campus community, and the general public to interpret and explain University policies, regulations and admissions requirements. Represents the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the University at workshops, counselor conferences, college fairs, high school visits, Umoja visits and a variety of on/off-campus recruitment and yield events. The Community Engagement and Outreach Admissions Counselor will collaborate to propose and create new programs and events for Community Based Organizations (CBO's) like the Council of African American Parents, Black Girls Code and more. Candidates invited to interview will be required to give a presentation as part of the selection process. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
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 |
|---|---|
Performs recruitment activities, including writing or editing materials, and representing the school/college/department at admissions events and other forums.
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30 |
Provides substantive information on admissions requirements, school/college programs and curricula, financial aid, housing, and career opportunities.
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15 |
Provides information about higher education generally and UC specifically one-on-one and to groups.
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10 |
| Responds to inquiries from prospective students regarding entrance requirements, application procedures, financial aid availability, housing alternatives, etc. | 10 |
Under direction and guidance, implements aspects of events to enhance recruitment and yield.
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10 |
| Work as part of a team in the planning and organization of strategies to meet unit needs to include participation in committees and ongoing evaluation development projects. | 10 |
| Directly supervises student employees that will serve as ambassadors to the university with outreach to under-represented high school and transfer students. | 10 |
| Serves as liaison between students, parents, college/universities, community agencies, and UC college/school/department. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations and other institutions. | Required |
| Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to identify relevant concerns, identify patterns or tendencies, formulate logical and objective conclusions. | Required |
| Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. | Required |
| Working knowledge of admissions requirements for campus/school/college. | Required |
| Ability to effectively manage a large volume of undergraduate admissions applications and multiple programs in a timely manner while maintaining confidentiality at all times. | Required |
| Skill in organizing and setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of the job responsibilities. | Required |
| Skill in listening, anticipating, and responding to the needs of customers to achieve excellent customer service measured by outcomes rather than activities. | Required |
| Demonstrated undergraduate experience in: a) recruitment of prospective students; b) evaluating applications, transcripts, and supplemental documentation; and c) making admissions decisions on prospective applicants, to include full consideration of academic records and subjective criteria. | Required |
| Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. | Required |
| Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and independently in a fast-paced environment that is subject to constantly changing priorities. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience working with an on-line application evaluation tool. | Preferred |
| Working knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs at UC. | Preferred |
| Working knowledge of UC, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective applicants and the public. | Preferred |
| Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate statistical data and policy. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated experience working with a Student Information system. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must posses or obtain a Valid CA Drivers License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. | Required |
| Overtime | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |