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 to represent the university in Northern California. This full-time position involves recruiting students, managing projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic enrollment initiatives, a proven ability to build partnerships, and the capability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. The role is hybrid/remote, which provides a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Current work authorization required.
• Completion of misconduct disclosure and background check necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies in Northern California.
• Build partnerships with high schools, community colleges, and organizations.
• Counsel prospective students and families throughout the admissions process.
• Lead special projects related to outreach, communications, and data management.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 07/08/2026

Overview

Job ID: 37556900

Category: Campus Administration and Operations

Organization: Enrollment Services

Department: Undergraduate Admissions Dept

Location: Remote/Hybrid

Salary: $61,000 - $106,800

Date Posted: June 23, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Schedule: 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)

Level of Supervision: Supervision

Personnel Program Code: Professional & Support Staff

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

Position Information

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.

Requirements

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.

Offers of employment are dependent on completing a misconduct disclosure and potential background check.

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.