Senior Assistant Director

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The USC Office of Admission seeks a Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission to manage all recruitment and admission activities for an assigned geographic territory, school group, and/or targeted student population. The role represents USC at high schools, community colleges, and recruitment events throughout the country, presenting to school counselors, prospective students, and families. The position provides consultative guidance to students and families throughout the college search and selection process and serves as a resource and subject matter expert on college admission for school counselors, principals, and school leaders in assigned territories.

The Senior Assistant Director evaluates undergraduate admission applications using quantitative and qualitative criteria and makes admission recommendations and decisions. The role also provides leadership, guidance, training, and direction to newer admission officers; develops and implements strategic initiatives supporting the University’s enrollment goals; and may manage specialized program areas such as merit scholarship evaluation, multicultural recruitment, student-athlete evaluation, staff training, alumni recruitment, event planning, and outreach.

The position researches demographic and academic characteristics of assigned territories and student populations and develops annual recruitment and outreach plans based on market analysis, enrollment trends, and competitive intelligence. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values through ideas, words, and actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; combined experience and education may substitute for the minimum education requirement.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Recruitment and admissions experience, with knowledge of transfer credit policies and financial aid programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of the admissions field.
• Strong communication, presentation, relationship-building, and marketing skills.
• Submit a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values through ideas, words, and actions.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced admission professionals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and admission activities for an assigned geographic territory, school group, and/or targeted student population.
• Represent USC and present information about the University and admission process at high schools, community colleges, and recruitment events throughout the country.
• Advise prospective students and families on the college search, application, and selection process.
• Evaluate undergraduate admission applications using quantitative and qualitative criteria and make admission recommendations and decisions.
• Provide leadership, guidance, training, and direction to newer admission officers.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that support the University’s enrollment goals.
• Manage specialized program areas, which may include merit scholarship evaluation, multicultural recruitment, student-athlete evaluation, staff training, alumni recruitment, event planning, and outreach.
• Research and evaluate the demographic and academic characteristics of assigned recruitment territories and student populations.
• Develop annual recruitment and outreach plans based on market analysis, enrollment trends, and competitive intelligence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior