Dr. Scott Carter

Deputy Director
Strategic Initiatives and Planning
Enrollment Management

Scott Carter has been with UCLA for over 30 years. Serving UCLA Enrollment Management, he provides leadership, visioning, strategic planning, project management, and direct support to the Vice Provost. Scott is responsible for comprehensive planning and strategic initiatives, including event coordination, steering customer service efforts, collaborating with academic stakeholders, and supporting students and families. He is a member of the College Board and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

A recognized leader in UCLA Student Affairs, Scott assumed his current position in 2013 after serving in various campus roles. He was an Assistant Director with Residential Life, supervising Residential Education professional staff, overseeing academic initiatives, and guiding the Department’s Program and Event Management unit. Scott also served as an Assistant Dean for the Dean of Students Office, reviewing conduct cases related to the UCLA Student Conduct Code. For 16 years, he served as a Student Affairs Officer and Advisor with UCLA Student Activities and Fraternity & Sorority Life. Scott is a strong advocate for student development and led leadership initiatives and organizational development efforts for UCLA’s vibrant and active student body. He was a recognized leader nationally and served on the board of the professional association for fraternity and sorority advising professionals.

Scott graduated from Purdue University with a BA in Communication and Psychology. He earned his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies with a research focus on high-impact yield strategies for underrepresented minorities. Originally from Indiana, he is a first-generation college student committed to access and equity in higher education.