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Director of Admission- Graduate

Employer
University of La Verne
Location
La Verne Central Campus

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Admissions & Enrollment
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Position Information

Functional Title Director of Admission- Graduate Position Type Administrative/Professional Appointment Type Regular FTE %

100

Work Schedule (if atypical) Job Description Summary

The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.

If you’re passionate about these values, join us at University of La Verne!

This position has the primary responsibility for leading and directing graduate student recruitment and admissions counseling. The incumbent is expected to develop data-informed recruitment plans to meet quantity and quality goals, monitor the daily work of the staff, and assess the efficacy of all recruitment practices. The director will be a communicator, a collaborator, and an innovator in the field of graduate admissions. Specific Duties
  • Directs and leads overarching office supervision of the recruitment division as part of the Admissions Leadership Team. Additionally, oversees strategic enrollment and recruitment projects in the office. This includes outreach efforts, communication development and execution, ownership of key initiatives in the CRM system, recruiting policy and procedures. Understands and values the recruitment of underrepresented student populations and working in a diverse context.
  • Directs and leads the admissions/recruitment division including hiring, training, coaching, and providing professional development direction for graduate admission staff. Lead the staff in admission standards and practices. Represent the university to large audiences and make informal and creative presentations to encourage enrollment. Work with Graduate Chairs regarding admission policy/standards, troubleshooting, general communication and reporting to ensure a smooth process for all applicants.
  • Establishes an annual work plan with measureable outcomes and assessment methods; reports statistical and qualitative information/analysis; develops and administers an operating budget; provides for fiscal accountability and effective fund management to ensure the effective utilization of funds for priority operations; and prepares and presents operating and summary reports, assessments and audit reports. Perform data searches about individual applicants and generate reports in databases so that data-driven decisions can be made regarding recruitment.
  • Recruit students to the campus for graduate degree programs. This includes visiting venues where prospective students are located. Evaluate admission applicants to the university and make appropriate representation to the Graduate Chairs for admission. This includes calculating GPAs, reviewing essays and recommendations, following up on applications and providing accurate information to the student as well as positive interactions on multiple media sources
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 6 years of College/university admissions office experience
  • Understanding of admission process and best practices
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
  • Supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduate and adult student admissions experience
  • Experience creating recruitment plans
  • Proven ability to meet recruitment goals
Benefits Summary

Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous 10% contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

U.S. News & World Report rates La Verne Online No. 1 in California for the third consecutive year and 24th best in the country. Washington Monthly’s 2016 “America’s Best Colleges for Adult Learners” rankings place La Verne No. 3 among private, 4-year institutions in California.
La Verne is Tier 1 in U.S. News 2017 “America’s Best Colleges” National University rankings for the seventh straight year, and again made Forbes “America’s Top Colleges” rating (WASC Accredited).
Location La Verne Central Campus Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2018-190570SA Special Instructions to Applicants Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation 1
  2. Letter of Recommendation 2
  3. Letter of Recommendation 3

Organization

The University of La Verne is a 124 year old, independent, comprehensive, doctoral granting institution in southern California with an emphasis on research and publication. Classified by Carnegie as a Community-Engaged University, La Verne offers high quality, liberal arts and professional degree programs at the undergraduate to doctoral levels to traditional-age and adult learners. The main campus is located in La Verne, 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles, along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.

The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 40% of the student population identifying itself as “Hispanic/Latino,” 55% students of color, 10% international students, and a large proportion first-generation. All programs have high retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities.  The University has a strong commitment to diversity and places a high priority on creating an environment that supports the growth and success of underrepresented and underserved populations.

The La Verne Experience is at the center of a strategic plan that is focused on serving an ethnically and economically diverse student population, one that is representative of the demographics of California.  The La Verne Experience pedagogical features include learning communities, theory-to-practice, experiential learning, community engagement and reflective practice.  Two prominent annual rankings of America’s Best Colleges - U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes Magazine recognize the University of La Verne as one of the nation’s top national universities. 

For more information regarding the University of La Verne, visit our website at http://www.laverne.edu.

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