Associate Director Evaluation at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California

Overview

Job ID 36761750
Category Student and Educational Services
Organization Enrollment Services
Department Undergraduate Admissions Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $93,200 - $174,200
Date Posted January 27, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Direction
Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

In collaboration with the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Assistant Director of Evaluation provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all undergraduate application evaluation processes. This position is responsible for ensuring that evaluation practices are efficient, equitable, and aligned with campus and UC systemwide admission goals.The Assistant Director oversees the comprehensive and transfer evaluation units, directing all activities related to application review, admission decisions, and quality assurance. The role provides high-level leadership in developing evaluation strategies, establishing performance metrics, and ensuring that all processes uphold the integrity of UC Riverside’s admissions standards and the University’s mission of access and excellence.Key responsibilities include leading the annual planning and execution of the evaluation cycle, managing staffing and resource allocation to meet campus enrollment targets, and coordinating cross-functional collaboration with recruitment, systems, and enrollment management partners. The Assistant Director also leads collaborative efforts with UCR’s schools and colleges to ensure alignment between admissions decisions, academic program capacity, and enrollment priorities.This position drives innovation in evaluation practices through the integration of data analytics, technology solutions, and continuous process improvement. Serving as a senior member of the Undergraduate Admissions leadership team, the Assistant Director represents UCR in systemwide committees, contributes to campus policy discussions, and provides strategic counsel to the Director on matters impacting admission review and decision-making.The Assistant Director of Evaluation plays a vital role in ensuring that UCR’s evaluation operations are accurate, timely, data-informed, and strategically aligned with broader campus and UC system enrollment objectives.The full salary range for this position is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $93,200 -$124,068 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.  Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements DegreeRequirementBachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.Required Experience Requirements ExperienceRequirement8 - 13 years of related experience. RequiredPrevious supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred Special Conditions Special ConditionRequirementAbility to travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.RequiredMust possess or obtain a Valid CA Drivers License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business.RequiredTravelRequiredTravel Outside of Normal Business HoursRequired Minimum Requirements Advanced knowledge of education theory, policy, practice, and evaluation. Knowledge of organizational development strategies and practice. Ability to interpret data and information from a variety of sources and formats. Demonstrated skill in training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of assigned personnel. Ability developing long and short-term budget projections. Demonstrated skill in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing recruitment and yield activities. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy with both internal and external campus community including international visitors. Preferred Qualifications Significant knowledge of the goals and mission of the University as they relate to academic preparation, recruitment, and advanced-standing admission. Significant knowledge of UC's Colleges, Schools and departmental transfer policies. Significant knowledge regarding UC's Colleges/schools general education policies and requisite transfer preparation. Advanced knowledge of fiscal management policies and practices and University personnel management policies and practices. Demonstrated management skills in higher education in Undergraduate Admissions and recruitment. Skill developing strategic plans and Key Performance Indicators.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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