What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Recruitment Specialist position at UCLA?
Under the minimal direction of the Associate Director of External Relations and Recruitment, the Student Recruitment Specialist is responsible for executing 1) Summer Sessions' efforts to maintain and foster a network of national and international relationships with educational institutions, governments, and organizations that are interested in Summer Sessions' academic offerings; 2) short- and long-term non-UC, summer-only student recruitment strategies including but not limited to international and domestic events, affiliate relations, education fairs, and other student engagement events; and 3) quality service delivery and student and affiliate satisfaction to ensure successful long-term relations. The incumbent will analyze national and international trends and Summer Sessions non-UC enrollments, assess return on investment of past efforts, and propose recruitment activities and travels, including budget, that reflect Summer Sessions' priorities.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
4:30 pm
Qualifications for Position
21
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
1. Quality-driven, customer-oriented work approach in all situations including those that are stressful and demanding
Required
2. Skill in analyzing information, situations, practices or procedures to define the objective, identify relevant concerns or factors, tendencies, formulate creative and creditable solutions and recommendations, recognize alternatives and their implications, and to take action
Required
3. Skill in working with a high level of detail in policy, procedures, and records, and ability to analyze data, evaluate procedures, study and report results and implications, and recommend course of action
Required
4. Ability to prioritize assignments in a way that accurately reflects their relative importance when faced with heavy workloads, competing deadlines, changing priorities, and frequent interruptions and to manage projects effectively to meet goals, identifying and coordinating the resources required for project completion
Required
5. Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, administrators, students, and external agencies of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
Required
6. Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters and documents using discretion
Required
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to obtain, relate, and explain complex information clearly, concisely, accurately, and diplomatically, as well as to enforce policy and procedures, in both formal and informal settings
Required
8. Experience in effectively working in a team environment
Required
9. Skill in gathering and organizing large amounts of information, data, and materials from diverse sources concisely, accurately, systematically, and efficiently; ability to organize effective record keeping and retrieval methods to optimize efficiency and to minimize duplication of effort
Required
10. Ability to develop business metrics to measure and monitor the key performance indicators
Required
11. Ability to travel nationally and internationally and to work effectively in culturally varying environments. Total annual travel will be approximately 8-10 weeks with single trips lasting no longer than 3 weeks.
Required
12. Skill in translating requirements, questions, and issues into actionable solutions
Required
13. Fluency in one or more languages in addition to English
Preferred
14. Knowledge of accounting principles to prepare and analyze financial data; ability to prepare expense statements and budgets; ability to integrate complex operational and financial considerations using critical thinking
Required
15. Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competence
Required
16. Broad technical skills and expert knowledge of Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, and Powerpoint; ability to comprehend and use Summer Sessions and University systems; ability to learn new software as needed
Required
17. General knowledge of University regulations, procedures, and administrative organization relationships
Preferred
18. Ability to lift approximately 20 lbs. to move tables and chairs, to access materials in high or low places, to move carts, boxes, etc.
Required
19. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible schedules as required
Required
20. Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as business administration, higher education, international relations/education, and minimum of two years of experience in business development, client relations management, recruitment, or sales, especially in the international context in higher education or similar settings, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Required
21. Experience with international student recruitment, especially in regions outside of Asia
Preferred
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
02-09-2023
External Posting Date:
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
4:30 pm
Qualifications for Position
21
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
1. Quality-driven, customer-oriented work approach in all situations including those that are stressful and demanding
Required
2. Skill in analyzing information, situations, practices or procedures to define the objective, identify relevant concerns or factors, tendencies, formulate creative and creditable solutions and recommendations, recognize alternatives and their implications, and to take action
Required
3. Skill in working with a high level of detail in policy, procedures, and records, and ability to analyze data, evaluate procedures, study and report results and implications, and recommend course of action
Required
4. Ability to prioritize assignments in a way that accurately reflects their relative importance when faced with heavy workloads, competing deadlines, changing priorities, and frequent interruptions and to manage projects effectively to meet goals, identifying and coordinating the resources required for project completion
Required
5. Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, administrators, students, and external agencies of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
Required
6. Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters and documents using discretion
Required
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to obtain, relate, and explain complex information clearly, concisely, accurately, and diplomatically, as well as to enforce policy and procedures, in both formal and informal settings
Required
8. Experience in effectively working in a team environment
Required
9. Skill in gathering and organizing large amounts of information, data, and materials from diverse sources concisely, accurately, systematically, and efficiently; ability to organize effective record keeping and retrieval methods to optimize efficiency and to minimize duplication of effort
Required
10. Ability to develop business metrics to measure and monitor the key performance indicators
Required
11. Ability to travel nationally and internationally and to work effectively in culturally varying environments. Total annual travel will be approximately 8-10 weeks with single trips lasting no longer than 3 weeks.
Required
12. Skill in translating requirements, questions, and issues into actionable solutions
Required
13. Fluency in one or more languages in addition to English
Preferred
14. Knowledge of accounting principles to prepare and analyze financial data; ability to prepare expense statements and budgets; ability to integrate complex operational and financial considerations using critical thinking
Required
15. Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competence
Required
16. Broad technical skills and expert knowledge of Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, and Powerpoint; ability to comprehend and use Summer Sessions and University systems; ability to learn new software as needed
Required
17. General knowledge of University regulations, procedures, and administrative organization relationships
Preferred
18. Ability to lift approximately 20 lbs. to move tables and chairs, to access materials in high or low places, to move carts, boxes, etc.
Required
19. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible schedules as required
Required
20. Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as business administration, higher education, international relations/education, and minimum of two years of experience in business development, client relations management, recruitment, or sales, especially in the international context in higher education or similar settings, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Required
21. Experience with international student recruitment, especially in regions outside of Asia
Preferred
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
02-09-2023
External Posting Date:
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