University of Southern California

Assistant Dean of Admissions

University of Southern California$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business management, administration, higher education, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years' experience in admissions and recruitment.
  • Background in leadership or management roles in higher education.
  • Deep understanding of transfer credit policies and financial aid programs.
  • Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, particularly in recruitment contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the enrollment services and processes for a school or department.
  • Develop and execute student-focused recruitment and selection strategies.
  • Collaborate with central admissions and communications offices on data interpretation.
  • Plan and design recruitment calendars and research agendas.
  • Evaluate admissions applications and maintain credential requirements.
  • Create marketing messages to enhance school/department visibility.
  • Manage staff operations and cultivate relationships within the university community.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
  • Access to university resources and events.
Full Job Description
Oversees all aspects of a school or department's numerous enrollment services and processes, providing vision, supervision, implementation, and evaluation of effective, student-centered recruitment and selection. Liaises with central admissions and communications offices, interprets data regarding recruitment, application, and admission, and develops school or department-wide strategies and activities. Initiates or assists the planning and design of enrollment services' research agenda and recruitment calendar. Oversees regular review, evaluation, and reporting of admissions application, credentials and pre-requisites. Identifies and develops marketing messaging and opportunities to increase school/department visibility, representing assigned school/department and the university at special recruitment events. Supervises all unit staff and daily operations, and develops and maintains close working relationships with the university community.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Experience: 6 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Bachelor's degree in business management, administration, higher education, or a related field. Six years' experience in admissions and recruitment at an academic or higher education institution. Extensive experience in a leadership or management role in higher education, with solid knowledge of transfer credit policies and financial aid programs. Deft ability to gather, analyze, evaluate and assess large amounts of physical and digital data. Skilled in interviewing, counseling, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making. Proven ability to interpret, analyze, and apply pertinent policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements. Skilled at organization, with astute attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills for communicating tactfully with all levels of staff, media, and diverse individuals and groups. Ability to lead and guide diverse, high-performing teams, fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Exemplary written and oral communication and presentation skills, with experience developing communication plans, instructional materials and related content. Solid organizational skills.

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About University of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1880 and is the oldest private research university in California. USC offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including business, law, engineering, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong athletic programs, particularly in football and basketball. USC has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 47,000 students, including 28,000 undergraduate students.
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