Assistant Director, Undergrad Admission

About the role

The University of Southern California (USC) Office of Admission is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Assistant Director of Admission to join our team. This role is ideal for a strategic communicator and higher education professional who is passionate about guiding students through the college search process and representing USC to diverse communities nationwide. As an Assistant Director, you will manage a designated recruitment territory and serve as a key ambassador for USC. You will build meaningful relationships with prospective students, families, and school partners while helping to shape the university’s incoming class through thoughtful, holistic application review and strategic outreach.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a recruitment and admission territory on behalf of the university
• Represent USC through presentations at high schools and community colleges, engaging students, families, and counselors
• Provide personalized, consultative guidance to prospective students and families throughout the college search and application process
• Serve as a trusted expert on college admission for counselors, school leaders, and community partners
• Interview prospective students and assess their fit for admission
• Evaluate applications using both quantitative and qualitative criteria and participate in admission decision-making
• Analyze demographic and academic trends within assigned territories to inform recruitment strategies
• Develop and implement an annual outreach plan aligned with USC’s enrollment goals
• Identify target schools and populations, and execute strategic recruitment initiatives
• Recommend and implement innovative approaches to attract highly competitive and diverse applicants

Requirements

• Master's degree
• Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Counseling skills and/or academic advisement experience

Pay

The salary range for this position is $63,616.30 – $70,304.04. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.