Job Description

Department Summary


Office of Undergraduate Admission supports UCLA student enrollment goals through recruitment, admission, and yield practices consistent with the mission and values of the university. We seek to recruit and enroll high-achieving, talented students from diverse backgrounds from throughout California, the US, and abroad to both benefit from and contribute to one of the leading research universities in the world.

Position Summary

In support of Undergraduate Admission (UA) efforts to meet annual new student recruitment and enrollment goals, the Assistant Director, Tour Programs is responsible for co-supervising Campus Tour Program (designed for students in 9th grade level through college level) and Cub Tour Program (designed for students in kindergarten through 8th grade). The Assistant Director is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing UA campus tour-related activities and logistics and ensuring a high-quality visitor experience. The primary objective of the position is to design comprehensive campus tours that provide an immersive experience of campus life, enabling guests to experience the university's academic, social, and personal opportunities first-hand. By showcasing the academic opportunities, campus facilities, vibrant atmosphere, culture, and community atmosphere, tours should aim to be insightful and help students and their families make informed decisions about applying and ultimately enrolling. Campus tours should be tailored to stimulate and motivate an academically competitive, talented and broadly diverse applicant pool of California resident, domestic non-resident and international students, from elementary through college level. The Assistant Director will also visit a limited number of secondary schools in the Los Angeles area (as needed), providing substantive information about UCLA specifically, and the University of California generally.

Salary & Compensation


*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of related job experience. (Required)

• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. (Required)

• Detailed knowledge of UCLA its academic programs, opportunities and services for students and University policies, procedures, deadlines and practices related to undergraduate admission at UCLA specifically, and the University of California more broadly. (Preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to undertake a broad variety of activities, including but not limited to programmatic initiatives, internal and external group presentations, and the development and implementation of effective marketing strategies, to stimulate and motivate an academically competitive, talented and broadly diverse applicant pool. (Required)

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, through electronic and virtual media, and in writing, representing the University in a professional and accurate manner on often complex topics related to student academic preparation and University admission. (Required)

• Demonstrated organizational skills in setting and managing priorities which accurately reflect relative importance of position responsibilities and that facilitate the completion of institutional and unit goals and successful programmatic outcomes. (Required)

• Demonstrated skill in interpreting University admission guidelines and analyzing academic and test records to determine applicant eligibility and competitiveness for admission. (Required)

• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, implement and evaluate effective recruitment initiatives for targeted audiences. Ability to collect and interpret data from internal and external sources, i.e. Customer Relations Management (CRM), College Board EPS, to gauge success of efforts and inform decision-making. Ability to compile data and generate reports. (Required)

• Working knowledge of the University of California in general and other post-secondary Educational opportunities, particularly in California, including their academic programs and services available to students. (Preferred)

• Excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity to the needs of a diverse prospective student population, a commitment to quality teamwork; initiative, independence, and motivation are required. (Required)

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff members, subordinates, school administrators and officials and representatives. (Required)

• Demonstrated skill in supervising student staff including delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance. (Required)

• Familiarity with and ability to use technology tools to advance unit goals. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of related job experience. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

• 5% Attend 1-2 conferences per year

Schedule


Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered


99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

About University of California Los Angeles

Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Remote job, Monday to Friday,

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