DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Admissions (Triton Center Manager), the Triton Center Admissions Officer (TCAO) works in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-demand office, which receives in excess of 140,000 applications annually and is engaged in a highly selective admissions process each year. The TCAO is responsible for outreach, recruitment, reviewing first-year and transfer applications, admitted student yield, relations with schools and community and family outreach. The position requires professionalism, skills in presenting information, attention to detail, the ability to collaborate - working in teams, and flexibility.

The TCAO identifies potential students, and provides information on a variety of admissions-related issues to the general public including, but not limited to: prospective applicants, parents, counselors, community-based organizations, faculty and campus colleagues. The TCAO fosters and maintains good working relationships with the public and institutions and organizations involved in outreach and recruitment, as well as serves as a resource to the external community, such as high school and community college counselors, representatives from other universities and UC San Diego advisors and administrators.

Admission Officers independently review and/or evaluate, domestic and international applications, for admission at both the first-year and transfer level. The TCAO uses professional judgment and a comprehensive knowledge of educational processes, including acceptance of transfer coursework from domestic institutions and international educational systems, in determining whether applicants meet requirements for admission.

The TCAO works primarily in the Triton Center. The Triton Center functions as the campus official information center, the focal point for prospective students (first-year and transfer), their families, visitors or others seeking information about the University. The TCAO provides counseling and advising to prospective student visitors and conducts Information Sessions for campus visitors, including educational group tours, on a daily basis.

The TCAO is expected to perform with a high level of professionalism as a representative of UC San Diego and the University of California among many constituencies, often times conveying complicated and/or sensitive information. The TCAO serves as a resource to the staff in Admissions and the campus community for issues related to admission to the University.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and two years' experience in undergraduate admissions, student advising, or student counseling and/or equivalent experience/training.

• Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of prospective students and families, counselors, administrators, the general public and campus community including multicultural and non-traditional populations.

• Ability to interpret and communicate University policies and procedures to prospective students and the public. Ability to interpret broadly written faculty guidelines and use independent judgment in making admission decisions. Aptitude to remain abreast of changes to policy, procedures and adjust to changes as required.

• Ability to conduct professional presentations before large and small groups, representing the University and the Office of Admissions.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be an active listener and provide excellent constituent/customer service in all interactions - in person, on the phone and electronically, demonstrating professionalism at all times.

• Ability to develop recruitment programs, and design effective materials. Ability to independently organize and implement informational programs for students and parents, counselors, community-based organizations, and the general public.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions.

• Ability to assess workload, organize and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines with efficiency and acc

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