"Associate Director of Recruitment"

In concert with the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Associate Director is responsible to develop an annual strategic plan in line with Enrollment Services and the campus strategic plans to meet freshman, transfer and non-resident enrollment objectives. The Associate Director develops and implements innovative and modern recruitment and yield techniques for freshman and transfer students. Position provides critical operational leadership for UA, impacting the entire undergraduate recruitment, admission, and enrollment goals and plan implementation. Responsibilities include: personnel, budget and resource management specific to the recruitment unit, implementation of policies and procedures to enhance and/or improve recruitment and yield program development, and development of annual recruitment plans and timelines.

Please be advised that candidates may be required to turn in a presentation as part of the interview process.

The budgeted hourly/salary range for this position is $100,000/yr. - $130,000/yr.

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 condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All 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 deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

Must successfully complete a background check through the University's background check agency prior to your start date, and a fingerprint check through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigations.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required). Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Preferred).

Licenses: Valid Driver License (Required).

Experience: 8 - 13 years of related experience (Required). Experience formulating goals, monitoring expenses, allocating resources, and assessing outcomes for projects and programs (Required). Previous supervisory/managerial experience (Preferred). Experience developing and performing undergraduate student recruitment and yield efforts at a highly selective university (Required).

Minimum Requirements: Ability to travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development (Required). Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License (Required). Travel required outside of normal business hours (Required).

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced knowledge of fiscal management policies and practices and University personnel management policies and practices. Knowledge of organizational development strategies and practice. Ability to interpret data and information from a variety of sources and formats. Demonstrated skill in training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of assigned personnel. Ability developing long and short-term budget projections. Demonstrated skill in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing recruitment and yield activities. Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy with both internal and external campus community including international visitors.

Significant knowledge of the goals and mission of the University as they relate to academic preparation, recruitment, and advanced-standing admission. Significant knowledge regarding UC's Colleges/schools general education policies and requisite transfer preparation. Significant knowledge of UC's Colleges, Schools and departmental transfer policies. Advanced knowledge of education theory, policy, practice, and evaluation. Demonstrated management skills in higher education in Undergraduate Admissions and recruitment.

To apply, please visit: https://irecruitportal.ucr.edu/irecruit/!Controller?action=jobs_webui.show_page&page=jobs_detail&requisition_id=29967519&profile_id=&module=jobs