Senior Assistant Director

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$70,000 - $81,000

About The Position

The USC Office of Admission is seeking a Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission. The position manages all recruitment and admission activities for an assigned territory, school group, and/or targeted student population on behalf of the University. It represents USC at high schools, community colleges, and recruitment events throughout the country, presenting information to school counselors, prospective students, and families. As a member of the Undergraduate Admission team, the Senior Assistant Director provides consultative guidance to students and families throughout the college search and selection process and serves as a subject matter resource on college admission for school counselors, principals, and school leaders in assigned territories. The role also provides leadership and direction to newer admission officers and develops strategic initiatives and recruitment plans that support the University’s enrollment goals. The salary range is $70,000–$81,000. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.

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, including knowledge of transfer credit policies and financial aid programs.
Comprehensive understanding of the admissions field.
Strong communication, presentation, relationship-building, and marketing skills.
Demonstrated strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.
Submit a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.

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.
Present information about USC and the 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, potentially including merit scholarship evaluation, multicultural recruitment, student-athlete evaluation, staff training, alumni recruitment, event planning, and outreach.
Research and evaluate 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.
Serve as a resource and subject matter expert on the college admission process for school counselors, principals, and school leaders in assigned territories.