Dr. Scott Carter

Deputy Director
Strategic Initiatives and Planning
Enrollment Management

Scott Carter has been a dedicated member of the UCLA community for over 30 years. In his current role with UCLA Enrollment Management, he provides leadership in visioning, strategic planning, project management, and direct support to the Associate Vice Chancellor. Scott leads campus-wide initiatives focused on student and family engagement, customer service excellence, space management, and event coordination while building strong partnerships with academic and administrative stakeholders. He is an active member of both the College Board and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

A recognized leader within UCLA Student Affairs, Scott assumed his current role in 2013 following a wide range of leadership positions across campus. He served as Assistant Director for Residential Life, overseeing Residential Education staff and spearheading academic initiatives and program management. As an Assistant Dean in the Dean of Students Office, he reviewed student conduct cases and supported student accountability and integrity. For 16 years, Scott served as a Student Affairs Officer and Advisor in UCLA Student Activities and Fraternity & Sorority Life, where he led leadership and organizational development efforts and advised a vibrant student community. He was a nationally recognized leader in fraternity and sorority advising, serving on the board of the profession’s national association.

Scott holds a BA in Communication and Psychology from Purdue University and earned his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies. His doctoral research focused on high-impact yield strategies to support the enrollment of underrepresented minority students. A proud first-generation college student originally from Indiana, Scott remains deeply committed to advancing access, equity, and student success in higher education.