Senior Assistant Director

USC University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission to manage recruitment and admission activities for an assigned territory and represent USC at schools and events nationwide.

You will advise students and families on the college search and application process, evaluate applications, and lead newer officers. This role supports enrollment goals and requires strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
• Minimum 2 years of recruitment and admissions experience with knowledge of transfer credit policies and financial aid programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of the admissions field.
• Equal opportunity employer statements are standard in USC postings.

Responsibilities

• Managing recruitment and admission activities for an assigned geographic territory, school group, and/or targeted student population.
• Presenting information about USC and the admission process at high schools, community colleges, and recruitment events nationwide.
• Advising prospective students and families regarding the college search, application, and selection process.
• Evaluating undergraduate admission applications using quantitative and qualitative criteria and making admission recommendations and decisions.
• Providing leadership, guidance, training, and direction to newer admission officers.
• Developing and implementing strategic initiatives that support USC's enrollment goals.
• Managing specialized program areas such as merit scholarship evaluation, multicultural recruitment, and outreach.
• Researching demographics of assigned recruitment territories and developing annual recruitment plans.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Admissions experience

Transfer credits

Financial aid knowledge

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Combined experience/education substitute

Job description

The USC Office of Admission is seeking a Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission to join its team. The Senior Assistant Director manages all aspects of an assigned recruitment and admission territory on behalf of the University. This position represents USC at high schools, community colleges, and recruitment events throughout the country, presenting to school counselors, prospective students, and families. As a member of the Undergraduate Admission team, the Senior Assistant Director provides consultative guidance to students and families throughout the college search and selection process. This role also serves as a resource and subject matter expert on the college admission process for school counselors, principals, and school leaders within assigned territories.

Primary responsibilities

• Managing all recruitment and admission activities for an assigned geographic territory, school group, and/or targeted student population.
• Presenting information about USC and the admission process at high schools, community colleges, and recruitment events throughout the country.
• Advising prospective students and families regarding the college search, application, and selection process.
• Evaluating undergraduate admission applications using both quantitative and qualitative criteria and making admission recommendations and decisions.
• Providing leadership, guidance, training, and direction to newer admission officers.
• Developing and implementing strategic initiatives that support the University’s enrollment goals.
• Managing specialized program areas, which may include merit scholarship evaluation, multicultural recruitment, student-athlete evaluation, staff training, alumni recruitment, event planning, and outreach.
• Researching and evaluating the demographic and academic characteristics of assigned recruitment territories and student populations.
• Developing annual recruitment and outreach plans based on market analysis, enrollment trends, and competitive intelligence.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication, presentation, relationship-building, and marketing skills.

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

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $81,000.

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

2 years.

Minimum Skills

Recruitment and admissions experience with knowledge of transfer credit policies and financial aid programs. Requires comprehensive understanding of the admissions field.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

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USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles - a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city - responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.