Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator, Masters Programs
About the position
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The Recruitment and Admissions, MBA and Specialty Masters Programs unit consists of professional staff who market to, recruit, admit, and yield students into our various MBA and Specialty Masters programs. There are three MBA Programs: Full-Time MBA (program designed for early to mid-level analysts, consultants, managers, etc.); Flex MBA (program for mid-level managers, team leaders, analysts, etc. delivered on weeknights and online; and Executive MBA (program delivered over weekends for managers, directors and executives with at least 8 years of professional experience including 5 years of managerial experience).
There are 6 Specialty Masters Programs: Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Finance, Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Master of Science in Business Analytics, Master in Management, and Part-Time Online MSBA for early career professionals who are seeking technical and practical training for launching their careers. We also partner with the School of Biotechnology on interviewing and admitting Master of Science in Biotechnology Management students. Enrollment numbers and the high quality of the student body are critical to the success of the Merage School of Business.
The Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator, Masters Programs is an integral member of the team charged with recruitment, admission, and yield activities for graduate programs. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Admissions and accountable to the Senior Director of R & A, the R & A Coordinator is responsible for interacting with prospective students, managing application files and processing, and supporting recruitment initiatives, including events for the various graduate programs. The Admissions Coordinator has specific responsibility to handle financial support and reimbursements for travel, entertainment and miscellaneous purchases for the R & A department. Additional duties include hiring and supervising student assistants; general administrative support, and special projects as assigned. Position requires the interpretation and implementation of University and Department admissions policies. Knowledge of UC and UCI admissions policies and procedures preferred.
Responsibilities
• interacting with prospective students
• managing application files and processing
• supporting recruitment initiatives, including events for the various graduate programs
• handle financial support and reimbursements for travel, entertainment and miscellaneous purchases for the R & A department
• hiring and supervising student assistants
• general administrative support
• special projects as assigned
• interpretation and implementation of University and Department admissions policies
Requirements
• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations and other institutions.
• Working knowledge of admissions requirements for campus / school / college.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a team player, providing constructive contributions, information
• Skill in managing time and setting priorities in an environment of frequent interruptions
• Superior ability to work on a variety of projects under minimal supervision and deliver consistent results in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated skill in working with highly sensitive information.
• Strong working knowledge of technical programs, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience making public presentations, and experience in marketing, advertising, communications, sales, and/or recruitment in a graduate or undergraduate academic or professional setting.
• Strong organization skills and project management skills.
Nice-to-haves
• Working knowledge of UC, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective applicants and the public.
• Working knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs at UC.
• Previous interviewing experience preferred.
Benefits
• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks
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Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The Recruitment and Admissions, MBA and Specialty Masters Programs unit consists of professional staff who market to, recruit, admit, and yield students into our various MBA and Specialty Masters programs. There are three MBA Programs: Full-Time MBA (program designed for early to mid-level analysts, consultants, managers, etc.); Flex MBA (program for mid-level managers, team leaders, analysts, etc. delivered on weeknights and online; and Executive MBA (program delivered over weekends for managers, directors and executives with at least 8 years of professional experience including 5 years of managerial experience).
There are 6 Specialty Masters Programs: Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Finance, Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Master of Science in Business Analytics, Master in Management, and Part-Time Online MSBA for early career professionals who are seeking technical and practical training for launching their careers. We also partner with the School of Biotechnology on interviewing and admitting Master of Science in Biotechnology Management students. Enrollment numbers and the high quality of the student body are critical to the success of the Merage School of Business.
The Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator, Masters Programs is an integral member of the team charged with recruitment, admission, and yield activities for graduate programs. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Admissions and accountable to the Senior Director of R & A, the R & A Coordinator is responsible for interacting with prospective students, managing application files and processing, and supporting recruitment initiatives, including events for the various graduate programs. The Admissions Coordinator has specific responsibility to handle financial support and reimbursements for travel, entertainment and miscellaneous purchases for the R & A department. Additional duties include hiring and supervising student assistants; general administrative support, and special projects as assigned. Position requires the interpretation and implementation of University and Department admissions policies. Knowledge of UC and UCI admissions policies and procedures preferred.
Responsibilities
• interacting with prospective students
• managing application files and processing
• supporting recruitment initiatives, including events for the various graduate programs
• handle financial support and reimbursements for travel, entertainment and miscellaneous purchases for the R & A department
• hiring and supervising student assistants
• general administrative support
• special projects as assigned
• interpretation and implementation of University and Department admissions policies
Requirements
• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations and other institutions.
• Working knowledge of admissions requirements for campus / school / college.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a team player, providing constructive contributions, information
• Skill in managing time and setting priorities in an environment of frequent interruptions
• Superior ability to work on a variety of projects under minimal supervision and deliver consistent results in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated skill in working with highly sensitive information.
• Strong working knowledge of technical programs, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience making public presentations, and experience in marketing, advertising, communications, sales, and/or recruitment in a graduate or undergraduate academic or professional setting.
• Strong organization skills and project management skills.
Nice-to-haves
• Working knowledge of UC, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective applicants and the public.
• Working knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs at UC.
• Previous interviewing experience preferred.
Benefits
• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks
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