Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, First-Year Evaluation Manager

The University of California, Berkeley is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive community where all can thrive. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Admissions Evaluation Coordinator to oversee and support evaluation activities for first-year and transfer admissions.

This role plans, designs, and implements evaluation processes, working closely with office leadership to meet first-year admissions needs during reading and finalization cycles. The primary focus will be on first-year reviews, as well as support the transfer review cycle. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of first-year admissions policies and processes and the ability to exercise sound judgment when reviewing applications.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the First-Year Evaluation Team, including guiding the preparation of reader training materials, norming last year’s applications, and updating the First-Year Reader Manual.
Collaborating with academic colleges on admissions policies and matriculation.
Overseeing the finalization process, creating and disseminating training materials, and hiring and training external staff to ensure completion of document verification.
This role offers the opportunity to shape admissions procedures and contribute to a dynamic, collaborative team environment focused on providing exceptional service in a transparent and cost-effective manner. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Join us in supporting UC Berkeley’s mission of providing a fair, inclusive, and transparent admissions process for all applicants.