Admissions Specialist

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 64,050 - 112,140; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is hiring an Admissions Specialist to support undergraduate enrollment goals through recruitment, evaluations, and outreach. The role builds relationships with high schools, counselors and communities, and delivers presentations at events and webinars to guide applicants through the admissions process.

The position requires travel and evening/weekend commitments during peak recruitment periods, with a salary range of $64,050 to $112,140.

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, community colleges, counselors, students and organizations within recruitment territories.
• Present recruitment information through presentations, fairs, workshops, webinars and campus events.
• Guide applicants on admissions requirements, programs and the admissions process.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate undergraduate applications and apply UC admissions policies to determine eligibility.
• Support yield initiatives, special projects and enrollment programs.
• Collaborate with campus partners and use enrollment data tools to monitor territory performance.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 07/24/2026

Overview

Job ID 37674350

Category Campus Administration and Operations

Organization Enrollment Services

Department Undergraduate Admissions Dept

Location Remote/Hybrid

Salary $64,050 - $112,140

Date Posted July 10, 2026

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision General Supervision

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Admissions Specialist serves as a representative of the University of California, Riverside and supports undergraduate enrollment goals through recruitment, admissions evaluation, and outreach activities. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with high schools, community colleges, counselors, students, families, and community-based organizations within assigned recruitment territories. The incumbent conducts recruitment presentations, college fairs, workshops, campus events, webinars, and other outreach activities while providing guidance on admissions requirements, academic programs, and the admissions process. In addition to recruitment responsibilities, the Admissions Specialist evaluates undergraduate applications and applies University of California admissions policies and campus guidelines to determine applicant eligibility. The position also supports yield initiatives, special projects, and departmental programs designed to increase applications, enrollment, and student engagement. The Admissions Specialist collaborates with campus partners and utilizes enrollment management systems and data tools to support outreach efforts, monitor territory performance, and contribute to strategic enrollment initiatives. The position requires travel, including evening and weekend commitments during peak recruitment periods.

The full salary range for this position is $64,050.00 - $112,140.00. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $64,050.00 - $70,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.