Assistant Director, Undergrad Admission

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California Office of Admission seeks a dynamic Assistant Director of Admission to lead a recruitment territory, build relationships with prospective students and school partners, and represent USC to diverse communities nationwide. You will guide students through the college search, review applications holistically, and contribute to USC's enrollment goals with strategic outreach.

Master's degree preferred; minimum education is a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in counseling or academic advisement.
• Preferred education: Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage a recruitment and admission territory.
• Represent USC through presentations at high schools and community colleges.
• Provide personalized guidance to prospective students and families throughout the college search and application process.
• Interview prospective students and assess their fit for admission.
• Evaluate applications using quantitative and qualitative criteria and participate in admission decisions.
• Develop and implement an annual outreach plan aligned with USC's enrollment goals.

Skills

Counseling skills

Academic advisement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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.

Key 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

Preferred Education: Master's degree

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment toUSC's Unifying Values.

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.

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
• Additional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• Minimum Skills: Counseling skills and/or academic advisement experience