Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Undergraduate Admissions (0304U) 78238
- University of California, Berkeley
- San Francisco, California
- 10/05/2025
Full time
Job Description
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Undergraduate Admissions (0304U) 78238 About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.
We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.
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
Reporting directly to Olufemi "Femi" Ogundele, Associate Vice Chancellor & Dean of Enrollment, the new Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions (AVC) will work closely with Femi Ogundele to refine and implement innovative enrollment strategies. The successful candidate will be plugged into major trends of the admissions profession and higher education as a whole, exhibiting curiosity about emerging best practices and a perpetual appetite to learn. A strategic mindset is a must, as is readiness to join an office that is spearheading new concepts and approaches in undergraduate admissions. Leading the day-to-day activities of the undergraduate admissions team and the visitor's center, and working in collaboration with Enrollment Management and campus colleagues, the AVC is responsible for the implementation, execution and assessment of an ambitious goal- and mission-driven strategic plan throughout all phases of the new student recruitment, reading, admission, enrollment and matriculation processes. The AVC oversees an office consisting of 50 full-time staff members and an average of 200 seasonal application readers, and is responsible for an $11 million budget for the office of admissions and Koret Visitor Services.
The AVC will have the managerial and strategic background necessary to provide exemplary and enthusiastic leadership for all on and off-campus constituents engaged in the recruitment effort in a fast-paced environment with high expectations. The AVC will be a creative thinker, strong executor, quantitatively inclined, with high energy, a competitive spirit, intellectual curiosity, strong character, discipline and a commitment to staff development in order to bring best practice, excellence and innovation to this institutionally-critical role. The successful candidate will have significant experience in leading undergraduate admissions. A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree is preferred.
UC Berkeley is internationally renowned for excellence across all disciplines, for the opportunities it affords students of all backgrounds, and for scientific discovery, innovation and cultural creativity. The Berkeley campus is home to more than 31,000 undergraduates and more than 11,000 graduate students and approximately 1,500 ladder-rank faculty across 14 schools and colleges. Located near San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the campus sits at the epicenter of imagination and invention.
The AVC reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Dean of Undergraduate Admissions. Direct reports to the AVC include:
The position will remain open until filled, with application reviews beginning in mid June. For full consideration, we would recommend applying by Monday, June 16th at 9:00 AM PT.
Responsibilities
The next AVC and Director of Undergraduate Admissions will have several main areas of responsibility, serving as the managing executive of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and a leader within the Enrollment Management unit, representing undergraduate admissions expertise in campus or external committees, and developing and implementing undergraduate admissions-related policies and programs.
Serving as a campus leader with the overall responsibility of the undergraduate admission program and its continued alignment with key campus goals:
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.
We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , Principles of Community , and Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.
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
Reporting directly to Olufemi "Femi" Ogundele, Associate Vice Chancellor & Dean of Enrollment, the new Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions (AVC) will work closely with Femi Ogundele to refine and implement innovative enrollment strategies. The successful candidate will be plugged into major trends of the admissions profession and higher education as a whole, exhibiting curiosity about emerging best practices and a perpetual appetite to learn. A strategic mindset is a must, as is readiness to join an office that is spearheading new concepts and approaches in undergraduate admissions. Leading the day-to-day activities of the undergraduate admissions team and the visitor's center, and working in collaboration with Enrollment Management and campus colleagues, the AVC is responsible for the implementation, execution and assessment of an ambitious goal- and mission-driven strategic plan throughout all phases of the new student recruitment, reading, admission, enrollment and matriculation processes. The AVC oversees an office consisting of 50 full-time staff members and an average of 200 seasonal application readers, and is responsible for an $11 million budget for the office of admissions and Koret Visitor Services.
The AVC will have the managerial and strategic background necessary to provide exemplary and enthusiastic leadership for all on and off-campus constituents engaged in the recruitment effort in a fast-paced environment with high expectations. The AVC will be a creative thinker, strong executor, quantitatively inclined, with high energy, a competitive spirit, intellectual curiosity, strong character, discipline and a commitment to staff development in order to bring best practice, excellence and innovation to this institutionally-critical role. The successful candidate will have significant experience in leading undergraduate admissions. A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree is preferred.
UC Berkeley is internationally renowned for excellence across all disciplines, for the opportunities it affords students of all backgrounds, and for scientific discovery, innovation and cultural creativity. The Berkeley campus is home to more than 31,000 undergraduates and more than 11,000 graduate students and approximately 1,500 ladder-rank faculty across 14 schools and colleges. Located near San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the campus sits at the epicenter of imagination and invention.
The AVC reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Dean of Undergraduate Admissions. Direct reports to the AVC include:
- Senior Associate Director of Evaluation
- Associate Director of Systems and Operations
- Associate Director of Marketing and Communications
- Associate Director of Diversity and Outreach
- Strategic Initiatives Advisor
The position will remain open until filled, with application reviews beginning in mid June. For full consideration, we would recommend applying by Monday, June 16th at 9:00 AM PT.
Responsibilities
The next AVC and Director of Undergraduate Admissions will have several main areas of responsibility, serving as the managing executive of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and a leader within the Enrollment Management unit, representing undergraduate admissions expertise in campus or external committees, and developing and implementing undergraduate admissions-related policies and programs.
Serving as a campus leader with the overall responsibility of the undergraduate admission program and its continued alignment with key campus goals:
- Manages the campus' undergraduate admissions and readmission programs and processes;
- Makes data-driven, and strategic decisions that impact the long-term success of the University.
- Places a high value upon and makes a strong commitment to increasing access to higher education and understands that the university can function as an engine of social mobility creating the opportunity to forever change lives and to elevate the family trajectory of an admitted student within the span of one generation.
- Monitors and reports on the admission process and, when necessary, brings policy issues and new initiatives to the attention of the Academic Senate. Initiates or coordinates the development of new procedures, data analysis and research.
- Assures the security and integrity of undergraduate admissions files from creation to disposition, including working with campus and Student Affairs IT to ensure security of all electronic files. Assures departmental compliance with all University/campus policies and state and federal laws governing the disclosure of information.
- In collaboration with the Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean, coordinates the planning and implementation of admissions selection and the numerous supplemental and quality control review processes. Coordinates admission notification with other units, such as Housing, Alumni Association and Financial Aid. Accepts/denies appeals from non-selected and late applicants and preparation of responses to appeals made directly to the Chancellor.
- Directs the development of reports, publications, data analysis and computer systems support to provide information to the general public, the University and the campus community on matters relating to admissions, recruitment and yield.
- Exercises initiative and judgment in determining the types of information the Associate Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor require to execute management authority prudently and communicates such information in a timely manner.
- Serves on the Enrollment Management executive team alongside the university registrar, the AVC of Financial Aid and Scholarships, and the AVC of the Center for Educational Partnerships.
- Maintains relationships with other campus administrative and academic units such as Financial Aid and Scholarships, Dean of Students, Alumni Association, Housing, Center for Educational Partnerships, Office of the Registrar and the Office of Planning and Analysis.
- Establishes and maintains cutting-edge procedures that will keep the office prepared for the next three to five years. Within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (OUA) this means utilization of comprehensive, holistic reviews of applications and adhering to the academic policies and guidelines established by the Academic Senate.
- Works collaboratively with the Leadership Team and coaches and mentors subordinate staff and managers. Creates and manages a team culture of openness, positivity, accountability, and learning that aligns with the campus's Principles of Community.
- Provides for management controls including the development and utilization of methods designed for evaluating the effectiveness of reporting units and development of appropriate reporting systems to ensure continuous evaluation.
- Provides for general communications informing OUA staff about the goals and objectives of the University of California, Berkeley, the relationship of assigned functions of the OUA to the operation of the campus and other matters as may promote a better understanding of the OUA's role in contributing to the prestige of the institution.
- Devises and implements methods for measuring the effectiveness of communication systems.
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