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Job Description STDT SVC MGR 4 Working Title Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services
Job Code 000325 Grade 29
Department Name AVC - Enrollment Services - D01163 Department Head Elizabeth Watkins
Supervisor Elizabeth Watkins Effective Date 04/01/2022
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
000303 ADMISSIONS RECRMT MGR 2 1.0
000308 FINANCIAL AID MGR 2 1.0
000549 ADMIN MGR 3 1.0
007384 EXEC AST 3 1.0
006030 REGISTRAR MGR 2 1.0

Generic Scope
Directs through subordinate managers multiple large and complex critical programs impacting broad constituencies across major portions of the organization. Identifies objectives, manages very significant human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with an extremely high degree of autonomy. Accountable for formulating and administering policies and programs for major functions. Operational or program results can affect overall organization-wide performance and reputation. Directs through subordinate managers the development of strategic goals and objectives to achieve accountability and stewardship of university resources in a manner consistent with systemwide objectives and initiatives.

Custom Scope
Serves as chief executive of Admissions and Enrollment, which includes major student services departments, such as the Office of Undergraduate Admissions; the Office of Financial Aid; and the Center for Academic Preparation. Sets long-term goals and objectives, and formulates strategies. Directs subordinate managers. Advises senior leadership of the organization, and other senior managers on matters involving student services programs.

Department Custom Scope
Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC), the Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Services (AVC ES) provides vision, oversight, leadership, and direction to the Enrollment Services Organization and campus enrollment services functions consisting of a total of four departments and one operational entity: Undergraduate Admissions (UGA), the Office of Financial Aid (FA), Registrar's Office (RO), Campus Tours, and Highlander One Stop Shop (HOSS). The AVC-ES is an innovative leader and proactive problem-solver who implements comprehensive solutions to meet challenges facing enrollment services programs, including an increasingly competitive environment for recruiting, enrolling, and supporting a talented and diverse student body. The AVC ES serves as the main liaison between the University of California Office of the President and UCR campus leadership on all matters related to undergraduate admissions and financial aid. The AVC ES exemplifies a focus on streamlining and simplifying processes to promote a student-centered paradigm; and is committed to goal setting, performance measurement, and evidence-driven decision making.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
10 - 15 years of related experience. Required
Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Provides strategic direction to subordinate managers on a variety of student services programs and policies.
  • Seeks to achieve departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and associated goals/objectives with measurable results. Exemplifies a focus on streamlining and simplifying processes to promote a student-centered paradigm in terms of enrollment management services; and embraces technology to help meet KPIs and associated goals/objectives.
20
Promotes the admissions and outreach programs of UC by cultivating relationships with prominent state and national figures to influence public policy.
  • Provides strategic oversight for the recruitment and analysis of academic credentials of over 60,000 freshmen and transfer-level applications annually and (in accordance with Regent policy and local UCR policy) works with the schools and colleges to select the incoming undergraduate class.
20
Provides organization leadership and guidance in admissions and outreach through participation on prominent organization boards and committees comprised of faculty and senior organization managers.
  • Works with the UC Office of the President, numerous community organizations, multiple campus administrative offices, and academic departments in the execution of its duties, specifically as they relate to the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of talented undergraduates consistent with the University's Strategic Plan.
10
Directs subordinate managers in the design, execution, and evaluation of innovative outreach and admissions programs.
  • Recruitment programs and services are conducted at school sites and on campus and include such activities as systemwide and local conferences for counselors, campus tours, presentations for parents and students, school visits, college fairs, recruitment and yield events, and workshops on assorted topics.
10
Provides leadership to a diverse constituency of faculty, organization senior managers, OP, the Regents, and the state legislature.
  • Has a demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
10
As the Organizational head of Enrollment Services, provides vision and direction to the Organization through the development of long- and short-range goals and objectives that are in concert with the overall mission of the university and consistent with professional standards for the administration of Enrollment Services programs. Works collaboratively with other campus leaders to develop these goals and objectives and to ensure administrative and financial functions within the Organization effectively support systemwide and campus policies as well as student success.
10
Serves as the control point for ES, by implementing appropriate policies and procedures, approving all requests submitted from ES departments, and overseeing ES budgets, payroll, and personnel matters.
5
Oversees budgets that consist of various funding sources which include state, federal, and registration fee funds totaling $12 million in permanent funds and over $9 million in temporary funds. Provides consultation to ES directors in the planning and development of annual budgets that are consistent with campus and departmental goals and objectives. Supervises the disbursement of $400 million in student financial aid.
5
As Principal Investigator (PI) on grants within ES, provides leadership, mentorship, and oversight to directors in the administration of state and federal contract and grants to include pre-award and post-award responsibilities.
5
Directly supervises (5) permanent FTE and oversees the management of personnel affairs, including hiring, training, evaluating, and corrective action as needed.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Strong leadership and management skills. Required
Ability to direct complex financial, human, and management information system resources. Required
Ability to develop and lead innovative outreach and admissions programs. Required
Ability to build consensus and credibility with all constituents. Required
Experience in leading successful change efforts, including continuous improvement initiatives. Required
Knowledge of national trends in outreach and admissions. Required
Knowledge of the faculty governance process. Required
Knowledge of management information system and operational computer systems design, techniques, and applications. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in a service-based environment. Required
Ability to serve different roles with various constituencies, including Chancellor's executive group, faculty, students, staff, community organizations, school districts, community colleges, elected officials of the Inland Empire and others as appropriate. Required
Knowledge of human resources policies and practices, including classification systems, compensation issues and selection processes. Preferred
Familiarity with University of California policies and procedures related to the recruitment, admission, enrollment, and support of undergraduate students. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Direction

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : N/A
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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