Recruitment and Admissions Officer, Masters and MBA Programs

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Recruitment and Admissions Officer contributes to enrollment goals by recruiting and evaluating prospective applicants for UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business MBA and master’s programs. The officer conducts informative consultations, represents the Merage School at information sessions, open houses, and other forums in the United States and internationally, and provides applicants with information about admissions guidelines and policies and support throughout the admissions process. The officer works with the team to execute recruitment, marketing, and admissions operations strategies, evaluates applications, interviews candidates, and serves on the Admissions Committee. The Recruitment and Admissions, MBA and Specialty Masters Programs unit markets to, recruits, admits, and yields students for three MBA programs and six Specialty Masters programs. The unit also partners with the School of Biotechnology on interviewing and admitting students to its Master of Science in Biotechnology Management program. Enrollment and student quality are important to the Merage School of Business. This is a hybrid position, with onsite work expected each week. The role requires weekend and evening work as needed and periodic regional and national travel. The expected annual pay range is $61,533.36–$72,610.20. Benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, discounts, and other perks.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.
Working knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs at UC.
Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions.
Working knowledge of admissions requirements for a campus, school, or college.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training.
At least 3 years of experience making public presentations.
Experience in marketing, advertising, communications, sales, and/or recruitment in a graduate or undergraduate academic or professional setting.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of UC and ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective applicants and the public.
1–3 years of interviewing experience.

Responsibilities

Recruit and evaluate prospective applicants for UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business MBA and master’s programs.
Conduct informative consultations with prospective applicants.
Represent the Merage School at information sessions, open houses, and forums throughout the United States and internationally.
Provide information and insight about admissions guidelines and policies.
Provide customer service to applicants throughout the admissions process.
Work with the team to execute recruitment, marketing, and admissions operations strategies.
Evaluate applications and interview candidates for admission.
Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee.