The Office of Undergraduate Admission supports UCLA undergraduate 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 Summary
The Office of Undergraduate Admission supports UCLA undergraduate 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.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications
5 years Demonstrated management experience in college or university admissions and recruitment. Typically, minimum five years of experience required. (Required)
Demonstrated experience in managing a complex office with multiple and simultaneous tasks and responsibilities. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a large number of professional level staff including unit managers and support staff. (Required)
Demonstrated experience in budget projections, resource management, report preparation and presentation. (Required)
Demonstrated experience in oral presentations to large and small audiences: potential applicants and enrollees, families, colleagues, professional organizations. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to make presentations to large and small groups to explain UC admission requirements, interpret campus and university policies. (Required)
Demonstrated experience establishing and accomplishing short and long term goals and objectives. (Required)
Demonstrated organizational skills to independently prioritize workflow to meet office goals and commitments for self and unit in a dynamically changing office structure. (Required)
Demonstrated experience with staff training and development. (Required)
Demonstrated writing skills to communicate in English, effectively and with sensitivity to a broad constituency including students, parents, faculty, other UCLA/UC and external school administrators. (Required)
Demonstrated skills in working well with peers in a collaborative manner and as a team player. (Required)
Demonstrated experience showing initiative and creativity in development of programs, policies, and/or marketing tools. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to make decisions, take action and make recommendations regarding operation of the units. (Required)
Demonstrated experience in managing in a dynamic and challenging environment. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to move from priority to priority as demands of the office require and within extreme time constraints. (Required)
Demonstrated experience in enrollment planning and management, statistics, quantitative analysis and research methodology. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to work independently and make independent decisions. (Required)
Demonstrated experience in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing admissions, recruitment, evaluation, technical and yield activities. (Preferred)
Knowledge of the University of California, Student Affairs policies and regulations. (Preferred)
Demonstrated management and supervisory skills working with professional and support staff to implement and manage programs related to the functions of the office. (Required)
Demonstrated human resource leadership skills including the ability to effectively motivate staff members in the accomplishment of the goals and objectives of the unit. (Required)
Demonstrated knowledge of customer service, as it relates to prospective students, families, counselors and alumni who visit or seek information or services from the Office of Undergraduate Admission. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to relate and work well with diverse faculty, administrators, staff, students, families and the general public. (Required)
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, and excellent public speaking and writing skills. (Required)
Demonstrated analytical skills to evaluate programs, and prepare written analytical reports. (Required)
Proven skills in statistics, quantitative analysis, research methodology, assessment and evaluation. (Required)
Advanced knowledge of education theory, policy, access and opportunities as it pertains to national, state, and California admissions, recruitment and enrollment. (Required)
Significant knowledge of admission processes, data analysis procedures, and systems necessary for working with technical staff to develop effective data management and evaluation systems. (Required)
Demonstrated sensitivity to those educational issues affecting underrepresented students and families. (Required)
Advanced knowledge of fiscal management policies and practices and personnel management policies and practices. (Required)
Knowledge of organizational development strategies and practice. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Advanced degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background 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.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
