Rafael D. Ulate has over 11 years of experience in higher education administration. He has held several director roles at Stanford University, most recently as the Assistant Dean and Director of Summer Session at Santa Clara University where he oversees various departments and programs. Ulate has strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

1. Rafael D. Ulate
408-933-8027 ● rulate@scu.edu
Summary
• Eleven years higher education experience
• Demonstrated and effective interpersonal skills
• Superior written and oral communication skills
Education
San Jose State University
MA, Philosophy 8/1996 - 12/1998
Stanford University
AB, Philosophy and Religious Studies 9/1990 – 6/1994
Relevant Experience
Assistant Dean
Director of Summer Session
College of Arts and Sciences
Santa Clara University 7/2007 - present
Provide strategic counsel to dean on resource allocation (staffing, facilities) and direct day-to-day human resource and facilities
operations. Oversee Summer Session program, Center of Performing Arts, Osher Lifelong Learning, Justice and the Arts Initiative,
Archaeology Research Laboratory and Center for Professional Development. Oversee special projects: emergency preparedness,
online course development, database solution for planning processes and proposal development for new division of continuing studies.
Act as first-level supervisor of eleven and second-level supervisor of sixty+ employees (research personnel, administrative staff,
student services personnel, unit managers and instructional staff).
Director of Admissions
Department of Electrical Engineering
Stanford University 10/2003-6/2007
Directed admissions and financial aid for largest department on campus. Assessed over 2000 applications annually and helped decide
approximately 100 funding awards. Managed the development and implementation of innovative web-based admissions system.
Primary contact for admitted applicants until arrival on campus. Counseled potential applicants (including existing Stanford students)
regarding graduate school and department. Analyzed admission and enrollment information to improve decision-making process.
Directed annual New Student Orientation. Met with high school students and parents interested in Electrical Engineering. Created and
maintained admissions web site. Supervised one permanent staff member and temporary staff of four.
Director of Admissions and Student Services
Summer Session
Stanford University 9/2002 – 4/2003
Oversaw all aspects of the Summer Session admissions and financial aid processes as well as directed all core administrative services.
Managed the application process for over 1000 visiting students (high school, undergraduate and graduate) as well as the financial aid
process for over 450 high school students. Developed recruitment procedures for various visiting student populations. Directed the
flow of University information (i.e., academic departments, housing, dining, registration, information technology, international student
center, residential education) relevant to the Summer Session Bulletin and student population. Managed financial and statistical
information for the sake of determining future policy. Supervised staff of four.
Relevant Skills
Experienced with both Macintosh and PC Platforms. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft. Fluent in Spanish.