Executive Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

The Division of Enrollment Management is a key campus thought partner that provides collaborative leadership in university-wide efforts, utilizing systematic, innovative, and synergistic approaches to leverage a data-informed enrollment strategy to improve market distinctiveness, and execute the campus strategic plan. The division comprises the offices of Enrollment Management, Financial Aid & Scholarships, University Registrar, and Undergraduate Admissions.

The mission of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is to support and achieve UCI student enrollment goals through practices consistent with the mission and values of the university. The Office seeks to identify, recruit, admit and enroll high-achieving, talented and accomplished students who reflect diverse backgrounds from throughout California, across the United States, and abroad. UCI welcomes students who will contribute to and celebrate the diversity of the campus, realize their potential to positively impact the community and world, and foster their own and the university's spirit of research and innovation.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions employs approximately 60 full-time employees: 200 comprehensive review seasonal, part-time employees and 120 student assistants/tour guides. Additionally, partners with the Admissions IT group.

Your Role on the Team

The Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions manages the organization-wide undergraduate admissions function providing strategic leadership and management to recruit, admit and enroll students from secondary and post-secondary institutions. Initiates policy and changes in procedure to meet Academic Senate goals. Advises senior management on outreach or admissions strategy that will impact organization policies. Manages program budgets. Represents the undergraduate admissions programs internally and externally to advise and support academic and administrative units who in turn serve students to ultimately achieve university goals, most importantly, to position UCI as a top-choice institution for college enrollment. Enrollment Management is a coordinating body which pulls together these academic and administrative functions to holistically serve and represent the institution.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Expert knowledge of admissions and outreach programs.
• Advanced knowledge of University processes, protocols, and procedures for budget, account, and fund management.
• Knowledge of personnel management of labor contracts and personnel policy.
• Strong understanding of University rules and regulations.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and reporting techniques.
• Knowledge of human resources and risk management planning.
• Skills in conflict management, complex problem-solving, and resource and time management.
• Creativity and originality in problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other campus entities.
• Skills in monitoring people, processes, or services for evaluation and improvement.
• Skills in project management.
• Ability to communicate persuasively and tactfully in politically nuanced situations. Strong leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• A minimum of 10 years of experience. Previous experience leading or supervising a team.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of State, federal and University policies governing the disclosure of student information.
• Experience with continuous improvement using process improvement principles.
• Experience with client/relationship management (CRM) and/or operations management systems.

Special Conditions:

• Occasional nights/weekends required.
• Employment is subject to a DOJ background check.
• Employee is required to sign a confidentiality/conflict of interest disclosure.
• Must have the ability to travel outside the US.
• Frequent travel outside of normal business hours.