Recruitment, Outreach, and Inclusion Officer at InsideHigherEd

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will be governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Student Services Advising Professionals, represented by the UAW.

Department Summary

The UCLA Division of Graduate Education (DGE) oversees policies for graduate programs, excluding Dentistry, Law, and Medicine, and is comprised of the following units: Academic and Postdoctoral Services, Fellowships and Financial Services, Diversity, Inclusion and Admissions, and Graduate and Postdoctoral Support. These units handle recruitment, admissions, financial support, policies and procedures, and student well-being primarily, while other units manage internal operational needs, such as IT, Events, Communications, Human Resources/Budget Administration, and provide Institutional Research to campus and UC constituents. All units work together to support over 12,000 students across 130 academic programs and to promote successful progress in graduate education. This comprehensive approach ensures academic excellence, student diversity and prepares students to make significant contributions worldwide.
Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Manager of Recruitment, Outreach and Inclusion, the Recruitment, Outreach, and Inclusion Officer will assist the Assistant Dean and Manager in the implementation of activities related to recruitment, outreach, and inclusion. Examples of these efforts include the California State University Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars Program, Competitive Edge Program, UC-Historically Black Colleges and Universities Initiative, and UC-Hispanic-Serving Institutions Doctoral Diversity Initiative. The Recruitment, Outreach, and Inclusion Officer will promote UCLA graduate programs at national and regional recruitment events, fairs, and conferences. The incumbent will support 100+ departments in their recruitment and yield activities while providing quality customer service to all constituencies we serve, including but not limited to prospective students, applicants, departmental staff, faculty, and other stakeholders (internal and external to UCLA). The position will assist in the planning, design, and implementation of marketing email campaigns and portal content using a Customer Relationship Management system.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

Interpersonal skills to interact diplomatically and effectively with prospective students, applicants, admitted students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders. (Required)

Public speaking skills and the ability to make compelling presentations to convey information, both on a one-on-one basis and in a group setting. (Required)

Ability to learn, apply, and disseminate a wide range of policy rules, regulations, and procedures (e.g., Guidelines for Graduate Admissions, Academic Senate Manual, and Standards and Procedures). (Required)

Ability to effectively present information on a wide range of recruitment and admissions-related subjects in order to train staff to understand and implement policies and procedures. (Required)

Skill in working with a high level of detail to establish and maintain written documentation and data files. (Required)

Ability to interpret, monitor, and analyze information. (Required)

Ability to work productively and organize multiple tasks with conflicting demands and deadlines. (Required)

Skill in writing, copy-editing, and proofreading text and correspondence for correct style, grammar, spelling and punctuation. (Required)

Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. (Required)

Skill in analyzing problems or goals to define the objective, identify relevant concerns, and recognize alternatives and their implications. (Required)

Knowledge of the operations of recruitment and admissions related work in college or university setting. (Preferred)

Ability to use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, mainframe systems, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems such as Slate preferred. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Continued employment contingent upon successful completion of background check. (Required)

Ability to travel to recruitment events and work occasional evenings and weekends, when needed” (Required)

Required to work at least 6 hours per year at DGE special events. (Required)

20% Domestic travel to recruitment events and meetings

Schedule

8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description

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