Job details
Salary $53,000 - $68,000 a year
Full job description
Hiring range
$53,000 - $68,000
Job closing date
Initial applicant review will begin on or around october 18, 2021Posting may close any time after that without notice.
This is a remote positionThe ideal candidate will live in the north central valley of california (merced, atwater, modesto, or surrounding cities)
About uc merced
The university of california, merced, is the newest of the university of california system`s 10 campuses and the first american research university built in the 21st centuryWith nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, uc merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration and professional developmentWith bachelor`s, master`s and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the uc merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.
Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by u.sNews and world report, uc merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities highly qualified students from the san joaquin valley and throughout californiaThe campus enjoys a special connection with nearby yosemite national park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of merced and the region.
The university of california, merced, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areasIn that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the university in demonstrating its essential values of leadership, diversity, engagement and sustainabilityThe ideal candidate will have strong demonstrated accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing uc merced’s achievement of excellence right here in california’s central valley.
About the department
The university of california, merced, office of admissions and relations with schools (oars) exists to provide guidance and support to prospective students and their parents, educators, counselors, and the general public as we recruit, admit, and cultivate a student body that characterizes the university of california, merced`s principles of communityThrough inclusive opportunities and access, we seek to welcome students who will contribute to and celebrate the diversity of our campus, realize their potential to positively impact the community and world, and foster their own and the university`s spirit of research and innovation.
About the job
Applying skills as a seasoned, experienced recruitment /admissions professional, identifies potential students, provides information, and ensures good relationships with the public, other 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 requirementsRecommends improvements/modifications to the program.
Key responsibilities
Plans and manages visits from educators, professionals, administrators and other assigned student affiliated professionals to the universityPlans visits to schools, schedules and make presentations, interviews, and follow-up visits.
Identifies potential students and provides information about higher education generally and uc specificallySpecializes in targeted recruitment including but not limited to high achievers, majors, regions, unrepresented populations and other groups identified by the director.
Provides in-depth information on admissions requirements, prerequisite courses, school/college programs and curricula, specific financial aid criteria, and career opportunities in person, online and via webinars.
Responds to online and live inquiries from students, parents, educators or any party seeking information on admission or general campus information.
Evaluates transcripts and international records for eligibilityScreens applicants for school/college/department facultyUsing extensive knowledge of college/school/department requirements and applicant pool, assesses the applicants` overall record and experience for final admissions determination and recommendationAssesses applicants for motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work/life experience, extracurricular activities, socioeconomic status, disability, and educational/personal hardship.
Researches foreign educational systems as needed and analyzes academic records from foreign secondary and tertiary institutions (including study abroad records)Assesses academic preparedness of traditional, special program, and international applicants.
Assist in recruitment and yield campaigns including management of phone banking, and student-based outreach initiatives.
Serves as liaison between students, parents, colleges/universities, community agencies, and uc college/school/department.
Uses enrollment management tools to research, develop strategies for recruitment- yield of studentsPrepares reports and provides recommendations for new recruitment initiatives.
Qualifications
Education and requirements
Bachelor`s degree and minimum 3 years of directly related experience in a related area, or equivalent experience/training.
Valid ca driver license(required)
Must clear uc merced dmv pull(required)
Must live or willing to move to the area of assignment(required)
Critical knowledge and skills
Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective students and the public.
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.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions.
Ability to develop recruitment programs, and design effective materials.
Knowledgeable of recruitment and outreach tools such as salesforce, targetx, and college board(preferred)
Background check
Background check and fingerprinting will be required.
Policy statement
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An online application is required for each position to apply.
Equal employment opportunity:
The university of california is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the complete university of california nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/nondiscrimaffirmact.
Smoke and tobacco free policy:
The university of california, merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplaceInformation and the smoke and tobacco free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu.
E-verify:
All employers who receive federal contracts and grants are required to comply with e-verify, an internet-based system operated by the department of homeland security (dhs) in partnership with the social security administration (ssa)E-verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the i-9 form to records in the dhs and ssa databasesCertain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires uc merced to notify job applicants that an e-verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the e-verify check.
Pay, benefits & work schedule:
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university of california visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/
Covid policy
The university of california now mandates that all faculty, staff, and students are vaccinated against the sars covid-19 virusSee https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/sars-cov-2_covid-19 for policy detailsYou will be required to upload your proof of vaccination into the uc merced vaccination portal (https://webchartnow.com/mobilemed/webchart.cgi)
