Job details
Salary $53,000 - $68,000 a year job type contract
Full job description
Hiring range
$53,000 - $68,000
Job closing date
Initial applicant review will begin on or around october 19, 2021Posting may close any time after that without notice.
This renewable contract appointment is eligible for full uc benefits.
This is a remote positionThe ideal candidate will live in the sacramento area.
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 more than 9,000 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 for 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.
In fall 2016, uc merced broke ground on a $1.3 billion public-private partnership that is unprecedented in higher educationThe merced 2020 project nearly doubled the physical capacity of the campus, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellenceIn 2018, uc merced opened the downtown campus center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of merced.
To set the course of uc merced’s evolution, in 2021 uc merced will enact its first-ever 10-year strategic planThis plan will guide how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway toward earning carnegie r1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted within each campus unitUc merced is expected to engage in sophisticated thinking, planning, and implementation of actions that effectively diversify the professoriate and staff, improve campus climate for all campus constituency groups, and strengthen our equity, diversity, and inclusion infrastructure and capacity.
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.the university of california, merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicantsWhere appropriate, alternative accommodations will be providedFor applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using tam, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu.
Equal employment opportunity:
The university of california, merced is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer advancing inclusive excellenceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as a disabled veteran or vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the uc nondiscrimination and affirmative action policyUc merced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nor tolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed aboveWe seek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university communityWhen applying to uc merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our principles of community and our 2021 strategic plan.
Vaccination program policy:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the university of california sars-cov-2 (covid-19) vaccination program policyAll covered individuals under the policy must provide proof of full vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for exception (based on medical exemption, disability, and/or religious objection) or deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadlineFor new university of california employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
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/
