Senior Assistant Director-Admissions for Athletics (4510U)- 27427
About Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley's culture of openness, freedom and acceptance—academic and artistic, political and cultural—make it a very special place for students, faculty and staff.

Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html.

Application Review Date
First Review Date is August 16, 2019

Departmental Overview
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is charged with providing an equitable opportunity for every applicant to obtain admission to the University. The department must operate in a professional manner that ensures positive staff morale, values hard work and dedication, and in which staff communicate and collaborate effectively. We strive to build a class that cuts across a number of dimensions to add to a rich and diverse undergraduate educational experience for everyone. We believe that a student body that is both highly qualified and inclusive in terms of culture, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, background, work and life experiences, skills and interests is essential to education and will provide additional contributions and dimensions to the Berkeley community.

Responsibilities
OVERVIEW:
This position was an outcome of the Chancellor's Task Force on Academics and Athletics report recommendations (dated September 26, 2014) and is dedicated as an athletics/admissions liaison. The position plays a key role in developing and coordinating a comprehensive recruitment and admission program for student athletes. Incumbent develops and executes a recruitment strategy that supports the mission and objectives of the University and assesses the effectiveness of the program and serves as an expert in the office for athletic admissions issues. This position serves as the (undergraduate) Athletics Admissions Specialist. Involves developing and implementing programs for athletic student admissions for the Berkeley campus and/or school/college/department within appropriate constituents and communities; and educating the public about admissions requirements, the athletic admission policy, and processes.

Advise prospective student athlete applicants (international, US citizens or permanent residents), faculty and staff regarding admission and transfer credit. Advising may be in person, by mail, by e-mail or by telephone. This requires: 1) a sound working knowledge of education systems around the world at the secondary and post-secondary levels, 2) a solid understanding of NCAA requirements, policies, and processes, and 3) the ability to assess a student's educational background, making transfer credit judgments when necessary and then providing the student or their supporting staff with appropriate advising.

Assist management in the design and then oversees implementation of the student athlete application review and selection process. Independently plans, initiates and executes the selection process for student athletes.

Modifies procedures, in accordance with campus and system-wide policies, as relevant to an applicant's educational structure to ensure that the spirit of campus policies are met.

Analyze academic records from secondary and tertiary institutions to determine eligibility and level of competitiveness in the admission pool.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the student athlete recruitment, application review, and selection program, considering athletics and admissions goals. Proposes program modifications as necessary; maintain documentation, including historical summaries. Initiate and develop reports as necessary.

Provide liaison with other offices, colleges and schools on campus concerning student athlete issues; especially Intercollegiate Athletics, the Berkeley International Office, and admissions officers at other UC campuses.

Provide training on the athletic admission policy and related practices to other internal admission officers as necessary for completion of workload.

Evaluate student athlete records for eligibility (pre-application) and for the selection process (post-application).

Reviews most difficult and complex admissions cases, provides assistance to experienced admissions specialists. Serve as resource to all freshman and transfer readers on review of student athlete records, providing assessment of academic preparation and non-cognitive factors that can help determine both academic and athletic success on campus.

Represent college/school/department or campus as it relates to specialist's specific area of expertise and provides guidance to other specialists in that area of expertise, such as athletic admission policies, NCAA compliance issues or articulation agreements.

Required Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of student athlete admissions and circumstances which may affect student athletes, including trends in NCAA policies and practices.

Advanced knowledge of project management including program design, implementation, and evaluation.

Advanced knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.

Advanced knowledge and understanding of Higher Education, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective students and the public.

Advanced and comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at colleges/universities and specifically at UC Berkeley.

Advanced knowledge of tertiary level academic credentials, secondary school records, study abroad programs and policies, and the knowledge of major educational systems of the world.

Advanced ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions.

Advanced ability to develop recruitment programs, and design effective materials.

Advanced knowledge of admissions requirements for campus/school/college, including mitigating circumstances/bases for exceptions.

Advanced skills to develop the school's/college's strategic recruitment plans, designing outreach and recruitment programs and materials that will attract and enroll top candidates to the school/college, including students from under-represented groups.

Knowledgeable about Office of the President, Board of Admission and Relations with Schools, and the Berkeley campus' Admissions Enrollment & Preparatory Education Committee; the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Advanced knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the Pacific-12 Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards, especially as pertaining to athletic recruits.

Ability to determine eligibility for freshman and transfer admission and the level of applicant's competitiveness relative to the system of instruction and overall pool to the Berkeley campus.

Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of project management including program design, implementation, and evaluation.

Knowledgeable about Office of the President, Board of Admission and Relations with Schools, and the Berkeley campus' Admissions Enrollment & Preparatory Education Committee; the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Prior experience working with coaches, and college athletics.

Salary & Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. Hiring range is $70,000 - $90,000
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.


Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct


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