Admissions Recruitment Specialist

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Please note: the anticipated duration of this temporary assignment is 4 months. The UCSF School of Dentistry Admissions Coordinator oversees and manages the admissions process for our DDS/PhD program, the Cell and Tissue Biology PhD program, the Research Fellowship Program, and the Oral and Craniofacial Sciences MS program. This role serves as the primary point of contact for prospective students, guiding them through application requirements, deadlines, interviews, and onboarding. Responsibilities include reviewing application materials for completeness, scheduling interviews and assessments, maintaining accurate applicant records, and collaborating with faculty, admissions committees, and administrative staff to ensure a smooth and efficient admissions workflow. The coordinator will also support the DDS admissions process as needed to support outreach efforts, interview days, school-wide events, and perform other duties as assigned. SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY MISSION: Advancing health through excellence in patient care, education and discovery. VISION: To be the preeminent innovator in oral and craniofacial health worldwide. VALUES: Through our values, we demonstrate LEADERSHIP in all that we do. Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Engagement, Respect, Social responsibility, Honesty, Innovation, and Partnership. The School is committed to providing outstanding, integrated patient-centered care, preparing the next generation of clinicians and scientists for a rapidly evolving health care system, leading the world in scientific discovery and its translation into improved patient care and public health, creating and maintaining a supportive work and learning environment that attracts the best faculty, staff, students and trainees who can meet the changing needs of the School, society and profession, and optimizing resources to support strategic objectives and maximize stakeholder value. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population
• Ability to interpret and communicate University policies and procedures to prospective students and the public
• Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at colleges / universities and specifically at UC, and / or specific colleges and schools
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions
• Ability to develop recruitment programs, and design effective materials
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in admissions, student recruitment, or a related field, preferably in higher education or dental/medical programs
• Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at colleges / universities and specifically at UC, and / or specific colleges and schools

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with dental education admissions processes and accreditation standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• oversees and manages the admissions process for our DDS/PhD program, the Cell and Tissue Biology PhD program, the Research Fellowship Program, and the Oral and Craniofacial Sciences MS program
• serves as the primary point of contact for prospective students, guiding them through application requirements, deadlines, interviews, and onboarding
• reviewing application materials for completeness
• scheduling interviews and assessments
• maintaining accurate applicant records
• collaborating with faculty, admissions committees, and administrative staff to ensure a smooth and efficient admissions workflow
• support the DDS admissions process as needed to support outreach efforts, interview days, school-wide events, and perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees