Admissions Advisor - South Valley; Hybrid​/Remote

Admissions Advisor - South Valley (Hybrid/Remote)

Hiring Range: $68,100 - $69,000/yr.

Job Closing Date: The posting will remain open until filled. Initial applicant review expected on or around January 5, 2026.

This is a union represented position, covered by UAW-SSAP (PX).

Remote/Hybrid eligibility:
This position offers a hybrid/remote schedule and will be working in the South Valley region.

The University of California, Merced is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities designated as an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, strong research partnerships, and a growing community in the San Joaquin Valley.

Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world‑class educational opportunities.

The Admissions Advisor is responsible for all aspects of recruiting prospective freshmen in an assigned territory—South Valley. The role involves developing a strategic approach, visiting high schools, attending college fairs and other recruitment events, following up with prospects, evaluating applications, and conducting yield events in the spring. Extensive travel is required.

• Plan and manage visits from educators, professionals, administrators, and other student‑affiliated professionals; schedule and give presentations, interviews, and follow‑up visits.
• Identify potential students and provide information about higher education and UC specifically; specialize in targeted recruitment of high achievers, majors, specific regions, unrepresented populations, and other groups.
• Provide in‑depth information on admissions requirements, prerequisite courses, school/college programs, specific financial aid criteria, and career opportunities in person, online, and via webinars.
• Evaluate transcripts and international records for eligibility; assess applicants for motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work/life experience, extracurricular activities, socioeconomic status, disability, and educational/personal hardship.
• Assist in coordinating and participating in on‑ and off‑campus student recruitment, yield events, and campaigns.
• Use enrollment management tools to research, develop strategies for recruitment yield; prepare reports and provide recommendations for new recruitment initiatives.

Education and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a directly related field.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Critical Knowledge and

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population (Preferred).
• High level of organizational and self‑starting skills (Preferred).
• Comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs at colleges/universities and specifically UC (Preferred).
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and writing (Preferred).
• Knowledge of recruitment and outreach tools such as Salesforce, Target
  
  X, and College Board (Preferred).
• Experience managing a travel schedule.
• Experience working independently.
• Experience being part of a team.

Background check required.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.

Applicants must submit an online application. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Contact ucmjobs for assistance.

To accept a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to disclose any past or ongoing disciplinary or administrative actions related to misconduct.

Visit the University of California compensation and benefits page for additional information.