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The selected candidate will be required to work a hybrid work schedule, with at least 2 days per week on campus at UCSC. The selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
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ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Office of Undergraduate Admissions generates, reviews, and processes in excess of 67,000 applications and serves approximately 38,000 campus visitors each year. The office has 44 career staff FTE, 45-50 part-time/temporary staff, and 150 student staff. Staff work locally and regionally throughout California and the nation. The office is part of Enrollment Management, which includes Financial Aid and Scholarships, Orientation and Undergraduate Admissions. Enrollment Management is part of the multi-faceted academic Division of Undergraduate Education. Undergraduate Admissions, Enrollment Management and Undergraduate Education work closely with select Academic Senate committees. Since its founding in 1965, the University of California, Santa Cruz, has grown from 652 students to nearly 19,000 students (2017-18) and earned international distinction as a world university with high-impact research, ranking 3rd in the world for research influence by Times Higher Education, and among the top 50 universities in the world, according to the U.S. News and World Report 2017 Best Global Universities rankings. A campus with world-class facilities and one of the most visually spectacular settings in higher education, UC Santa Cruz offers rigorous academic programs and cutting-edge research opportunities. At the core of our progressive educational approach are our 10 distinctive residential colleges, which organize the campus into smaller living/learning communities. More information can be found at: https://admissions.ucsc.edu/
JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director - Transfer Recruitment, the Transfer Admissions Representative (TAR) conducts outreach and advising activities to prospective high school and transfer students interested in applying to the University of California, Santa Cruz. The incumbent establishes strong relationships with all constituents to increase awareness of UCSC's brand and increase application and enrollment numbers of targeted student populations. The TAR provides information about the UC Santa Cruz educational experience and admissions requirements that will be shared during school visits, individual/small group appointments/workshops, and admitted student receptions. The incumbent's focus for outreach is California, but they will also participate in outreach efforts across the United States and with international audiences. The representative participates in the planning, development, and implementation of recruitment strategies, assessing the effectiveness of all efforts in achieving enrollment goals. As a part of these plans, the representative will assist with the hiring, training, and supervision of student staff involved in recruitment and yield efforts. They will liaise with internal/external partners such as academic prep programs, community-based organizations, and UC collaboratives to increase pathways to UCSC. The incumbent will staff local, state, national, and international recruitment fairs and conferences representing the UC system and campus partners including Alumni Association, University Relations, Financial Aid and Scholarship, Housing, and academic divisions. The incumbent applies a wide variety of policies and procedures to determine if applicants have met selection criteria for admission to UC Santa Cruz and if they have achieved eligibility to the University of California. This includes evaluating academic records of students from California, the U.S. and world. The TAR will also participate in determining transfer credit from external educational institutions and verifying student records for admission purposes. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $67,000 - $72,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information:
Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus/Hybrid Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: 004509 (ADMISSIONS RECRMT SPEC 3) Travel: Up to 50% of the time
JOB DUTIES 30% - Prospective Student Liaison
20% - Evaluation of Freshman and Transfer applications
15% - Student worker supervision and training
10% - Event Coordination
10% - Evaluation of materials from admitted students
5% - Student data entry and processing
5% - Analysis of outreach activities
5% - Pre and post-travel documentation
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SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. |