International & Out of State Admissions Counselor

About the role

The International and Out-of-State Admissions Specialist interprets, enforces, and explains University policies and regulations to students, families, the campus community, and the general public. They independently represent Undergraduate Admissions to out-of-state and international students at various programs and events, and participate in school visits and college fairs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate admission eligibility of both freshman and transfer students based on self-reported information, official transcripts, and other pertinent documents.
• Represent Undergraduate Admissions at high schools and community colleges in Texas by providing oversight at various programs and events.
• Participate in school visits and college fairs to promote UC Riverside and its programs to out-of-state and international students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 4 - 7 years of experience.
• Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at colleges/universities and specifically at UC, and specific colleges and schools.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective students and the public.
• Ability to effectively manage a large volume of undergraduate admissions applications and multiple programs in a timely manner while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to develop recruitment programs and design effective materials.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate statistical data and policy related to undergraduate admissions metrics.

Qualifications

• Current work authorization.
• Knowledge of academic programs, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs.
• Experience working with a diverse student population.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage a large volume of applications and programs.
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data.

Skills

• Organizing and setting priorities.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpreting policies and procedures.
• Developing recruitment programs and designing effective materials.
• Analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating statistical data.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $64,050.00 - $112,140.00 annually. The expected pay scale is $64,050.00 - $75,000.00 annually. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. UC Riverside is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law.