Graduate Admissions Specialist
Graduate Admissions Specialist
Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Campus Administration and Operations
Salary: $56,000 - $96,400
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: School of Business
Department: School of Business Admin Ops
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Information:
The School of Business at the University of California, Riverside is a nationally ranked and internationally-recognized AACSB-accredited business school. With over 14,000 alumni worldwide, it is home to the largest undergraduate business program in the University of California system and the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management features MBA, Ph.D., Professional MBA, Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Finance (MFin) programs. The Business School is positioned as a center of excellence in business education through cutting-edge research on the business challenges of the 21st century.
The Graduate Admissions Specialist's responsibilities include assembling, reviewing, and processing paper and online applications to our graduate business programs; data entry into our web-based applicant database; generation of various admissions-related letters, documents, and other formal correspondence with candidates including interview invitations, letters of admission and other formal correspondence with candidates.
The Graduate Admissions Specialist interacts with prospective students from a variety of academic, cultural, national, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The position counsels prospective applicants and admitted students on the various graduate programs available, application criteria, deadlines, etc. The Specialist proactively coaches applicants on the various admissions processes and criteria, documentation requirements, and onboarding activities.
The position may score application essays, conduct student interviews, and assess candidates' backgrounds and future academic/career goals to effectively represent candidates to the admissions committee. The position uses the Customer/Client Relationship Management (CRM) System to help communicate with those expressing interest in the various graduate programs and generates reports from this system/database. The Specialist ensures candidate information and interactions are appropriately recorded in the CRM system. In addition, the position assists with the logistics to support Admissions special events such as offsite Info Sessions, onsite tours, offsite recruitment events, and other recruitment/admissions events.
This position maintains our web-based databases used to manage email campaigns, including event invitations, RSVPs, etc. The Specialist works closely with other members of the Graduate Programs Office along with other stakeholders, as assigned. The position provides a wide variety of administrative support, creates and edits documents, creates and enters data into spreadsheets & databases, schedules meetings along with leading the assembly of large mailings---all in support of Recruitment & Admissions activities.
The full salary range for the Graduate Admissions Specialist position is $56,000.00 - $96,400.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements:
Educational Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required
Experience Requirements
• 2 - 4 years of related experience.
Required
Minimum Requirements
• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations and other institutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrate organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups using tact and diplomacy; ability to communicate patiently and courteously with sometimes difficult individuals.
• Well-versed in research tools, interpreting and presenting data, and using data software.
• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
• Working knowledge of UC, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective applicants and the public.
• Working knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs at UC.
• Working knowledge of admissions requirements for campus/school/college.
• Advanced degree in Business, Public, Counseling, Student Development, Education, or other related area.
• Familiar with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems.
Additional Information:
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Job Description Details:
General Information
Job TitleADMISSIONS RECRMT SPEC 2
Job Code004508
Grade19
Department HeadYunzeng Wang
SupervisorSteve Chen
Positions Directly Supervised
Job CodeTitleFTE
• 004508
• ADMISSIONS RECRMT SPEC 2
• 1
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
The School of Business at the University of California, Riverside is a nationally ranked and internationally-recognized AACSB-accredited business school. With over 14,000 alumni worldwide, it is home to the largest undergraduate business program in the University of California system and the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management features MBA, Ph.D., Professional MBA, Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Finance (MFin) programs. The Business School is positioned as a center of excellence in business education through cutting-edge research on the business challenges of the 21st century.
The Graduate Admissions Specialist's responsibilities include assembling, reviewing, and processing paper and online applications to our graduate business programs; data entry into our web-based applicant database; generation of various admissions-related letters, documents, and other formal correspondence with candidates including interview invitations, letters of admission and other formal correspondence with candidates.
The Graduate Admissions Specialist interacts with prospective students from a variety of academic, cultural, national, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The position counsels prospective applicants and admitted students on the various graduate programs available, application criteria, deadlines, etc. The Specialist proactively coaches applicants on the various admissions processes and criteria, documentation requirements, and onboarding activities.
The position may score application essays, conduct student interviews, and assess candidates' backgrounds and future academic/career goals to effectively represent candidates to the admissions committee. The position uses the Customer/Client Relationship Management (CRM) System to help communicate with those expressing interest in the various graduate programs and generates reports from this system/database. The Specialist ensures candidate information and interactions are appropriately recorded in the CRM system. In addition, the position assists with the logistics of special admissions events such as offsite Info Sessions, onsite tours, offsite recruitment events, and other recruitment/admissions events.
This position maintains our web-based databases for managing email campaigns, including event invitations, RSVPs, etc. The Specialist works closely with other members of the Graduate Programs Office along with other stakeholders, as assigned. The position provides a wide variety of administrative support, creates and edits documents, creates and enters data into spreadsheets & databases, schedules meetings along with leading the assembly of large mailings---all in support of Recruitment & Admissions activities.
The full salary range for the Graduate Admissions Specialist position is $56,000.00 - $96,400.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provides information about higher education generally and UC specifically one-on-one and to groups.
• 15%
• Provides substantive information on admissions requirements, school/college programs and curricula, financial aid, housing, and career opportunities.
• 15%
• Exercises professional judgment in reviewing, evaluating, and recommending applicants for admission using established guidelines.
• Consult with experienced-level staff or faculty when reviewing more complex applications.
• 15%
• Responds to inquiries from prospective students regarding entrance requirements, application procedures, financial aid availability, housing alternatives, etc.
• Including the potential of conducting information sessions.
• 15%
• Evaluates transcripts and international records for eligibility. Assesses applicants for motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work/life experience, extracurricular activities, socioeconomic status, disability, and educational/personal hardship.
• 10%
• Participate and help coordinate various Graduate office events including, but not limited to, orientations, open houses, program office-sponsored events along with graduate student-sponsored events.
• 5%
• Manages data analysis and entry into CRM (Sales Force/Target X) ensuring completion is done accurately and timely according to a defined schedule. Organization of data from CRM to assist in marketing and performance analytics.
• 5%
• Assesses academic preparedness of traditional, special-program, and international applicants.
• 5%
• Provide timely insights and analytical support to various internal departments to support effective business decision-making.
• 5%
• Generate reports and organize data to assist in marketing and performance analytics for recruitment and retention of students.
• 5%
• Other duties as assigned.
• 5%
• Serves as liaison between students, parents, college/universities, community agencies, and UC college/school/department.
• 0%
• Consults with experienced level staff or faculty when reviewing more complex applications.
• 0%
• Performs recruitment activities, including writing or editing materials, and representing the school/college/department at admissions events and other forums.
• 0%
• Under direction and guidance, implements aspects of events to enhance recruitment and yield.
• 0%
• Exercises professional judgment in reviewing, evaluating, and recommending applicants for admission using established guidelines. Consult with experienced-level staff or faculty when reviewing more complex applications.
• 0%
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