Engineering Admissions and Articulation Specialist | University of California Riverside - Military Veterans

Engineering Admissions and Articulation Specialist Job ID: Location: Main Campus - UCR Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Category: Campus Administration and Operations Salary: $61,000 - $106,800 Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%) Organization: Bourns College of Engineering Department: BCOE Deans Office Dept Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Position Information: Join Our Team! Engineering Admissions and Articulation Specialist at Bourns College of Engineering: As the Engineering Admissions and Articulation Specialist at the prestigious Bourns College of Engineering, University of California, Riverside, you will be at the heart of our efforts to recruit and retain top engineering talent. This unique position focuses on streamlining pathways for first-year and transfer students, creating seamless transitions into UCR's engineering programs. You'll play a vital role in fostering partnerships with community colleges, developing articulation agreements, and ensuring that our recruitment efforts are inclusive, strategic, and aligned with UCR's mission. The position is grant-funded for 2 years, with a possibility of renewal based on funding. What You Will Do: Build Partnerships and Agreements: Collaborate with community colleges to develop and strengthen articulation agreements, making the transfer process smooth and straightforward for incoming students. Strategic Recruitment: Drive outreach initiatives to attract diverse, talented students, engaging with high schools, community colleges, and outreach programs like MESA to strengthen the pipeline for future engineers. Support Prospective Students: Provide comprehensive guidance on admissions, academic preparedness, and career opportunities, ensuring that students feel supported every step of the way. Collaborate for Success: Work closely with internal teams, including the Dean's Office, faculty, and academic advisors, to ensure unified communication and support for newly admitted students. Why You Should Apply: Impactful Role: This is your chance to shape the next generation of engineers, playing a key role in student success and helping them transition into one of the nation's leading engineering programs. Professional Growth: With a focus on strategy, outreach, and partnership building, this role offers vast opportunities for growth and development in higher education and student recruitment. Dynamic Environment: Join a passionate team committed to enhancing educational access and excellence at Bourns College of Engineering. Join us in making a difference at Bourns College of Engineering. Apply today to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team! The full salary range for the Engineering Admissions and Articulation Specialist is $61,000 - $106,800 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, compliance with all applicable University policies and collective bargaining agreements is required. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Requirements: Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required Master's degree in related area. Preferred Experience Requirements 4 - 7 years of related experience. Required Special Conditions Special Must pass a background check. Required This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter and will be required to complete trainings and comply with CANRA. Required Minimum Requirements Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. Ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective students and the public. Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at colleges/universities and specifically at UC, and/or specific colleges and schools. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions. Ability to develop recruitment programs, and design effective materials. Thorough knowledge of engineering community college structures and transfer pathways. Ability to problem-solve programmatic and other issues as they arise. Additional Information: Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview Job Description Details: General Information Job Title ADMISSIONS RECRMT SPEC 3 Job Code 004509 Grade 20 Department Head Christopher Lynch Supervisor Guadalupe Ruiz Generic Scope Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. Custom Scope Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced recruitment and/or admissions professional, to identify potential students, provide information, and ensure good relationships with the public and institutions and organizations involved in outreach/recruitment and/or independently reviews applications for admission, using professional judgment in determining whether applicant meets the requirements for admission, making exceptions to admissions requirements, and taking into account a variety of requirements. Recommends improvements/modifications to the program. Department Custom Scope The Engineering Admissions and Articulation Specialist at the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering plays a pivotal role in the strategic recruitment and retention of both first-year and transfer students into engineering programs. This dynamic and experienced professional is crucial for developing and strengthening articulation agreements with community colleges to ensure a seamless transition for transfer students. As the primary liaison between UCR's Bourns College and community colleges, this specialist focuses on building and maintaining effective partnerships that enhance the engineering transfer pathway. Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders-including the Deans Office, Academic Advisors, faculty and supporting departments-the specialist ensures that communications and support are well-aligned to meet the needs of prospective and newly admitted students. This role demands a proactive approach to relationship building, crafting targeted recruitment initiatives, and fostering a robust pipeline of diverse prospective students, thereby supporting student transitions and enhancing the overall strategic recruitment objectives of BCOE. Key Responsibilities: Serves as liaison between students, parents, colleges/universities, community agencies, and UC college/school/department. Serves as the primary liaison between Bourns College of Engineering and community colleges, forging strong relationships to promote engineering pathways and enhance transfer processes. Coordinates closely with high school counselors, community college advisors, and key outreach programs like MESA to bolster recruitment efforts. Provides support to community-college proposal-development offices in their planning and implementation of grant proposals related to transfer pathways. Engages with internal stakeholders such as the Deans Office, Academic Advisors, and faculty to ensure unified support and communication for prospective and newly admitted students. 20% Strategic Recruitment and Articulation Agreements: Develops and strengthens articulation agreements with community colleges, ensuring alignment with engineering program requirements at UCR. Works directly with community college counterparts to negotiate and finalize agreements that facilitate the transfer of credits and streamline admission processes. Responsible for regularly reviewing, updating, and engaging in policy development related to transfer pathways and articulation standards to enhance and adapt to evolving academic and industry demands. 20% Plans visits to schools, schedules and makes presentations, interviews, and follow-up visits. Outreach and Engagement: Leads outreach initiatives targeting community colleges and high schools to promote engineering programs and articulate pathways. Collaborates with internal teams to develop marketing materials and digital content that highlight the unique aspects of the engineering programs at UCR. 10% Provides in-depth information on admissions requirements, prerequisite courses, school/college programs and curricula, specific financial aid criteria, and career opportunities. Manages communications with prospective students, providing them with detailed information about engineering curricula, career opportunities, and the admissions process. 10% Produces special and annual reports, and program evaluations. Reporting and Compliance: Monitors compliance with articulation agreements and assesses their effectiveness in supporting student transitions. Provides regular reports on recruitment activities, agreement status, and recommendations for process improvements. Prepares reports and analytics to track recruitment outcomes, applicant trends, and the success of outreach efforts. Addresses and resolves key alignment issues affecting transfer pathways in collaboration with relevant parties. 10% Identifies potential students, and provides information about higher education generally and UC specifically. Collaborates with admissions staff to ensure a seamless transition for incoming students, with a focus on optimizing the enrollment process and improving student yield. 5% Assesses academic preparedness of traditional, special-program, and international applicants. Assesses the academic preparedness of each candidate's academic credentials, extracurricular involvement, and potential contribution to the engineering community. 5% Evaluates transcripts and international records for eligibility. Utilizes data-driven approaches to identify and engage with prospective students, evaluating the effectiveness of different strategies and making adjustments as needed. 5% Screens applicants for school/college/department faculty. Independently reviews applications for admissions, using professional judgment to assess academic preparedness and alignment with Bourns Colleges academic standards. Supports not only the pre-transfer process but also facilitates a seamless transition for newly admitted students through a coordinated approach with BCOE Advising and the Student Transfer Center. 5% Plans, manages and implements events to enhance recruitment and yield, diversity initiative events, mentoring programs, electronic communications, and similar activities. Outreach and Engagement:Designs and consults on targeted recruitment strategies for high schools, community colleges, and industry events to attract top engineering talent. Provides strategic guidance and support for organizing informational sessions and workshops at feeder institutions to strengthen relationships and improve recruitment channels. Collaborates with key outreach programs like MESA and advises on the coordination of specialized events, including the Inland Engineering Pathways Partnership conferences, to enhance community and educational partnerships. 5% Assesses effectiveness in attracting quality students to UC. This position plays a pivotal role in strategic recruitment for the engineering program, specifically targeting transfer students. It assesses the academic preparedness of traditional, special-program, and international applicants. The role involves reviewing and evaluating applicant files and providing recommendations based on a comprehensive assessment of each candidate's academic credentials, extracurricular involvement, and potential contribution to the engineering community. Additionally, the position assesses the effectiveness in attracting quality students to UC. It collaborates with the admissions team to optimize recruitment strategies and improve yield rates for targeted populations. Furthermore, it evaluates applicants from articulated programs to determine their preparation and fit for the engineering curriculum. 5% Researches foreign educational systems as needed and analyzes academic records from foreign secondary and tertiary institutions (including study abroad records). 0% Assesses applicants for motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work/life experience, extracurricular activities, socioeconomic status, disability, and educational/personal hardship. Utilizes data-driven approaches to identify and engage with prospective students, evaluating the effectiveness of different strategies and making adjustments as needed. 0% 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. Admissions Review and Evaluation: Conducts holistic reviews of applicants, particularly focusing on those from articulated programs, to assess their preparation and fit for the engineering curriculum. 0% Uses professional judgment when reviewing complex applications for admission. 0% Performs course-by-course evaluations for transfer credits. 0% To apply, visit https://jobsportal.ucr.edu/jobs/33792493 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-809062953d0f714db4b77a8e006df1e8