Executive Director, Undergraduate Admissions

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.