Assistant Director, California Regional Representative
The University of Iowa Office of Admissions is hiring a dedicated Assistant Director, California Regional Representative. (100% appointment)
The California Regional Representative will be responsible for managing admissions, recruitment, and outreach activities in the West Coast region for the University of Iowa. Primary travel responsibilities will be in California, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington with additional travel possible to meet recruiting needs. Working closely with senior admission team members, this position plans and executes strategies to meet enrollment goals while serving prospective students through the college search process. The required remote location for this position is in Los Angeles County or Orange County California. They will also have the opportunity to:
- Build relationships with prospective students and families, high school counselors, community-based organization leaders, independent college counselors and others involved in the college search process while also cultivating an active network of local alumni to leverage in recruitment activities
- Utilize data tools to actively monitor territory analytics, provide reports and activity updates, and recommend appropriate strategies and tactics to achieve enrollment goals.
- Participate in Regional Admissions Counselors of California (RACC), Regional ACAC’s, and Big Ten Academic Alliance organizations.
- Assist in the planning and execution of student transition programs as needed.
- And more!
Click here for a full job description, including all duties and competencies assigned or e-mail the contact listed below.
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About the Department: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is dedicated to assisting and supporting prospective, new and current undergraduate students through services such as information sharing, campus visits, admission application and liaising with academic areas, financial aid, student life and advisors. We welcome working with future students, admitted students, parents, families and counselors alike. We believe the University of Iowa will prepare you, challenge you, and change you and you will change the world.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- A minimum of three years of experience in undergraduate admissions work.
- Must live in Los Angeles County or Orange County, California and be available to travel extensively. Overnight travel, evening, and weekend work is required.
- The ability to move boxes and materials up to 40 lbs.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy requirements.
Competencies Required:
- Demonstrates a working proficiency level in the following competencies:
- Preparing and delivering effective presentations
- Managing multiple tasks and projects with autonomy, decision-making, and time organization.
- Ability to apply various communications techniques to accommodate a variety of audiences and balance multiple perspectives, including effective listening skills.
- Preparing and delivering effective presentations
- Demonstrates an extensive proficiency level in the following competencies:
- Ability to analyze data and/or situations fully and accurately to reach productive decisions.
- Ability to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with colleagues within and external to own unit
- Ability to analyze data and/or situations fully and accurately to reach productive decisions.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Master’s degree.
- 5 years’ experience working in undergraduate admissions work.
- Experience working as a regional admissions representative is highly desired.
- Experience managing a recruitment territory and achieving enrollment goals is highly desired.
- Experience managing a California recruitment territory is highly desired.
- Knowledge of the nature, goals and objectives, and operational aspects of a college or university.
To Apply:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload BOTH of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:
- a current resume
- a cover letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.
Work Modality: This position is eligible for remote work and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. The required location for the incumbent home office is Los Angeles County or Orange County California.
Anticipating Hiring Range: $69,000 – Commensurate with Competitive Benefits
Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.
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Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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