Assistant Director

In support of Undergraduate Admission (UA) efforts to meet annual new student recruitment and enrollment goals, the Assistant Director position demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge and an advanced level of expertise in all areas of undergraduate admissions evaluation for freshman and transfer applicants. This expertise is acquired through long experience in the position and additional training in specialized areas. The position serves as resource to staff in Undergraduate Admission, including other evaluators, public relations staff and recruitment specialists, for complicated issues and problems related to admission to the University.

The Assistant Director also visits community colleges in California and possibly high schools, providing substantive information about UCLA specifically, and the University of California generally (as required) to prospective students and counselors related to transfer admissions requirements, processes and deadlines, as well as general information about scholarships and financial aid, housing and campus services. Also serves as a resource on undergraduate admissions topics to the external community, including high school counselors, representatives from other universities, and UCLA faculty, advisors and administrators.

The incumbent interprets UC’s complex requirements for admission and makes independent decisions regarding the acceptance of transfer coursework for domestic and foreign institutions to the University, and represents the University and Undergraduate Admission at conferences and meetings. The incumbent may participate in interdepartmental and UC system wide meetings regarding admission to the University.

The Assistant Director may be assigned a specific target population or have a specific set of duties and may specialize in that area, but will be sufficiently well-versed to work with a variety of prospective student audiences. Examples of special populations and programs include, but are not limited to: liaison with UCLA campus departments or programs; two- and four-year college articulation; advanced evaluation of international evaluation student records, and more.

The Assistant Director works under the direction of the Sr. Associate Director of International Admission, however, s/he frequently interacts with senior administrators including the Director on various projects. The Assistant Director is an experienced professional who utilizes established guidelines to independently perform the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions, and is responsible for meeting critical deadlines. Meets on a regular basis with supervisor, both formally and informally; receives both formal and informal evaluations.

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