Regional Admissions Specialist

University of California - Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 106,800; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Riverside is seeking a Regional Admissions Recruiter & Special Projects Coordinator. This position involves developing recruitment strategies, building partnerships with schools, and counseling prospective students.

You will also lead special projects related to outreach and data management, requiring extensive travel in Northern California. The salary range is $61,000 - $106,800 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and implement recruitment strategies.
• Experience in building partnerships with high schools and community colleges.
• Strong counseling skills for prospective students and families.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary university representative in an assigned territory.
• Develop and implement strategic enrollment initiatives.
• Lead special projects related to outreach and operational initiatives.

Job description

The Regional Admissions Recruiter & Special Projects Coordinator serves as the primary university representative within an assigned Northern California territory and supports strategic enrollment initiatives through project-based work within Undergraduate Admissions.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies, building partnerships with high schools, community colleges, alumni networks, and community-based organizations, and counseling prospective students and families throughout the admissions process. The role will also collaborate closely with regional alumni volunteers and university partners to support outreach, yield efforts, and regional engagement activities.

In addition to regional recruitment responsibilities, the position will lead and support special projects related to outreach, communications, events, technology, data management, and operational initiatives that advance enrollment goals.

The position requires extensive travel throughout Northern California, including evening and weekend commitments during peak recruitment periods.

The salary range for this position is $61,000.00 - $106,8000 annually, however the expected budgeted pay scale for this position is $61,000.00 - $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. Offers of employment are dependent on completing a misconduct disclosure and potential background check.