Assistant Director, Transfer Evaluation (4977C), Office of Undergraduate Admissions #86877

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Departmental Overview

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides a fair opportunity for every applicant to obtain admission to the University, operates in a professional manner that ensures positive staff morale and values hard work and dedication. The team communicates and collaborates effectively, presents a coordinated effort to standardize procedures and document best practices, offer a variety of methods for professional development, and provide first-class customer service in a cost-effective and transparent manner.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director, Transfer Evaluation serves as a transfer specialist and is a member of the transfer evaluation team. Though this position holds some responsibility for supporting first year applicants in the admissions process, they are primarily responsible for admissions, recruitment, and evaluation for transfer applicants. The incumbent will have a sound working knowledge of the K-14 education system, 4-year institutions and transfer articulation; and support transfer students through the admissions process. The transfer team takes intentional steps to sensitize and enlighten all of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions staff, as well as campus colleagues to the special interests and needs of the transfer population.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: June 30, 2026 For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

Admissions Programs & Advising

• Assists management in the design and implementation of admissions programs for transfer applicants.
• Assists in the design and execution of training for transfer readers and evaluators. Advises the general public in person, by telephone, via virtual platforms, individually or through groups.
• Provides information on admission policies/procedures, and eligibility requirements for all colleges, schools and major programs.
• Those advised include prospective and current applicants, continuing and returning students, parents, government officials, faculty and staff from UC campuses and other educational institutions.
• Provides in-depth information on admissions requirements/eligibility requirements, prerequisite courses, school/college programs and curricula, specific financial aid criteria, and career opportunities.
• Supports admissions officers in advising transfer applicants.

Recruitment

• Serves as a point of contact for all assigned schools/community colleges.
• Represents the University of California, Berkeley at school/community college/program visits, college nights/fairs, transfer days/fairs as assigned.
• Behaves in a manner that promotes goodwill on behalf of the University.
• Plans visits to schools, schedules and makes presentations, interviews, and follow-up visits.
• Reaches out to potential applicants, and provides information about higher education generally and UC Berkeley specifically.
• Plans, manages and implements events to enhance engagement, outreach and yield, including Cal Day, campus diversity initiative events, mentoring programs, electronic communications, and similar activities. Assesses effectiveness in attracting quality students to UC Berkeley.
• Utilizes search and marketing tools and technology.

Evaluation

• Maintains a caseload of newly admitted students and performs course-by-course evaluations for eligibility review and record verification.
• Evaluates transcripts and performs course-by-course evaluations for transfer credits.
• Mandates supplemental academic preparation as conditions of admission where appropriate.
• Determines if applicant has met specific University/campus requirements at point of admission.
• Finalizes applicants' entrance records for the University.

Advising

• Serves as liaison between students, parents, colleges/universities, community agencies, and UC Berkeley college/school/department.
• Serves as Officer of the Day (OD) as assigned.
• Provides in-depth information on admissions/eligibility requirements, prerequisite courses, school/college programs and curricula, specific financial aid criteria, and career opportunities.
• Assists prospective applicants with course planning.
• Responds to general inquiries. Contacts students regarding their admission to Berkeley.

Application Review

• Serves as lead reader for transfer reading cycle, including the training and management of assigned readers.
• Reads and scores applications for freshman and transfer admission.
• Conducts holistic and/or comprehensive reviews of applications, assessing academic preparedness of applicants.
• Assesses applicants for motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work/life experience, extracurricular activities, socioeconomic status, disability, and educational/personal hardship.
• Uses professional judgment when reviewing complex applications.

Campus Partnerships

• Plans, develops, coordinates and implements activities for undergraduate student development in partnership with campus programs.
• Interprets, implements and applies University admission policies.
• Keeps the supervisor abreast of progress/process.

Professional Development & Other Duties as Assigned

• At certain times of the admissions cycle, the Incumbent may be called upon to support the activities of the office, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs with duties outside of those responsibilities outlined above.
• The staff member in this position must also stay current on changing educational systems and policies.
• Identify professional development activities that would enhance the incumbent's skills, knowledge and or experience. These may include, but not limited to, attending and/or presenting at conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.
• Ability to learn and/or ability to interpret and communicate University policies and procedures to prospective students and the public.
• Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of and/or ability to learn about academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at colleges/universities and specifically at UC Berkeley, and/or specific colleges and schools.
• Advanced knowledge of Transfer Credit Review and Evaluation.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Experience and skill in student recruitment and knowledge of marketing research and analysis.
• Ability to develop recruitment programs, and design effective materials.
• Knowledge of K-16 education issues.
• Must maintain current knowledge of and/or ability to learn the applicable rules and standards of all 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.
• Proficiency in a variety of software applications including, but not limited to, office productivity, customer relations management, and online application reading and evaluation. Examples include Microsoft Suite, Slate, Campus Solutions, and Google Workspace.
• Knowledgeable about and/or ability to learn about the Office of the President, Board of Admission and Relations with Schools (BOARS), and the Berkeley campus' Admissions Enrollment & Preparatory Education Committee (AEPE); the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual/multilingual capabilities.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,155.00 to $89,585.00.

• This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Driving Required

Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Other Information

• This position is eligible for up to 3 days/week remote work within the United States. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs and are subject to change.
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between UAW (United Auto Workers) and the University of California Regents for SV.

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.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.