The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $54,200 - $94,800. The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $57,000 - $71,000.

Initial applicant review will begin on or around May 22, 2023. Posting will remain open until filled.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility: Remote, the candidate should reside in the Bay area or the Greater Los Angeles area.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and professional development. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable, and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities for highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.

In Fall 2016, UC Merced broke ground on a $1.3 billion public-private partnership that is unprecedented in higher education. The Merced 2020 Project nearly doubled the physical capacity of the campus, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. In 2018, UC Merced opened the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.

To set the course of UC Merced’s evolution, in 2021 UC Merced will enact its first-ever 10-year strategic plan. This plan will guide how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway toward earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted within each campus unit. UC Merced is expected to engage in sophisticated thinking, planning, and implementation of actions that effectively diversify the professoriate and staff, improve campus climate for all campus constituency groups, and strengthen our equity, diversity, and inclusion infrastructure and capacity.

The person appointed to this position will recruit, review, and provide enrollment coaching for international students. Primarily recruiting at community colleges along the West Coast with large numbers of international students and California high schools with large international student populations. This person will perform e-recruiting as well as in-person recruiting. The duties and responsibilities will include building and maintaining relationships with schools and organizations domestically and internationally. International travel may be required.

Identify international student prospects, work with the admissions team through the application review process, and support yield and anti-melt efforts. Design and implement international student events, campus visits, overnight stays, and programming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans visits to schools: schedules and makes presentations, interviews, and follow-up visits.
• Plans, manages and implements events to enhance recruitment and yield, diversity initiative events, electronic communications, and similar activities.
• Identifies potential students, and provides information about higher education generally and UC specifically.
• Provides in-depth information on admissions requirements, prerequisite courses, school / college programs and curricula, specific financial aid criteria, and career opportunities.
• Assesses academic preparedness of traditional, special-program, and international applicants.
• Evaluates transcripts and international records for eligibility.
• Serves as liaison between students, parents, colleges / universities, community agencies, and UC college / school / department.
• Uses extensive knowledge of college / school / department requirements and applicant pool, to assess the applicants' overall record and experience for final admissions determination and recommendation.
• Assesses effectiveness in attracting quality students to UC.
• Produces special and annual reports, and program evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

EDUCATION and REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• 3 -5 years of experience in higher education recruitment or a related field.
• California Drivers License.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Experience working with international students and evaluating international academic credentials.
• Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at colleges/universities and specifically at UC, and/orvspecific colleges and schools. (Preferred)
• Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective students and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions.
• Ability to develop recruitment programs, and design effective materials.
• Knowledgeable of recruitment and outreach tools such as Salesforce, TargetX, and College Board. (Preferred)
• Availability and commitment to travel for extended periods (8-12 weeks a year, primarily in the fall).
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• A high level of personal integrity and professionalism, including the ability to work with confidential information.
• Demonstrated the ability to work with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrates organizational and planning skills.

Background check and fingerprinting will be required.

How to Apply:
An online application is required for each position to apply.The University of California, Merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicants. Where appropriate, alternative accommodations will be provided. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy. UC Merced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nor tolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed above. We seek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university community. When applying to UC Merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our Principles of Community and our 2021 strategic plan.

Vaccination Program Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment.

Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy:
The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu.

E-Verify:
All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/

This position is eligible for the UC Merced Employee Referral Program (ERP). If you were referred by a UC Merced employee, please identify that employee by name in your application as follows:

Step 5 of 7 Referrals

How did you hear about the job? (select) “other”

Additional information? (select) “other”

Specific Referral Source? (write in) first and last name of referring employee

Referring employee MUST be named on application for eligibility.