Associate Director of Admissions

Associate Director of Admissions

This position provides leadership and coordination of the University of Idaho undergraduate recruitment, admissions and enrollment programs. They will contribute to the development and execution of the Enrollment Management Strategic Marketing and Recruitment Plan. Working with leadership and representatives of University Marketing and Communications, they will operationalize enrollment promotional materials and update pertinent websites as needed. Duties may include:

• Coordinate and plan events strategically in line with college and university goals and processes
• Advise prospective students through engagement with high school, community college community-based organizations and other entities
• Independently develop pipeline initiatives to encourage interest with the University of Idaho
• Exercise independent judgment and authority in making certain admissions decisions and contributing to the overall decision
• Leveraging their years of recruitment experience, collaborate with leadership in the training and mentoring of new board appointed staff
• Be a point of support regarding in-state and out of state transfer student population recruitment strategies
• Assist in the further utilization and development of constituent relationship management (CRM) systems in order to achieve stated recruitment and enrollment goals
• Other duties as assigned

Unit URL
- Meet Your Admissions Counselors | University of Idaho

Position Qualifications

Required Experience
- Three years in higher education

Speaking publicly to large and small groups

Compiling and analyzing information and using predictive modeling

Identifying and defining problems/alternatives and developing recommendations for leadership decisions

Planning, organizing, and implementing workshops, programs and conferences

Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree

Required Other
- Ability to travel regionally and for several weeks in the fall and in the spring

Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include evenings and weekends

Eligible for membership in admissions and enrollment based organizations

Additional Preferred

- Education:

Master's Degree in student counseling, education, business, public relations or other related field

Experience:

Five to seven years of admissions/recruitment experience in Higher Education

One year of supervisory experience with budgetary experience and responsibility

Extensive experience in public relations, sales, marketing or related field

Skills/Abilities:
Strong written communication skills as evidenced in the application materials

Good knowledge of a student centered/customer service oriented philosophy

Ability to operate independently, exercising independent judgment and discretion and with little or no guidance, and to be able to make decisions on behalf of the Office of Admissions and the University that are appropriate timely and defensible

Understanding of current market trends in higher education and the skills to translate that knowledge into successful enrollment management programs and objectives

Ability to learn admissions and financial aid requirements and deadlines for high school and transfer students

General knowledge about all UI colleges, majors, services, their requirements, restrictions and costs

Strong organizational skills

Ability to communicate effectively, with individuals and large groups

Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team with students, faculty and administrators while serving as liaison with other departments/institutions and explaining and implement policies and procedures

Good knowledge of a student centered/customer service oriented philosophy

Understanding of good management principles and practices and their application such as techniques and procedures used in program development

Developing, reporting and evaluating programs while possessing knowledge and understanding of the structure and chain of responsibilities within a university

Experience with record keeping systems

Experience with public relations and marketing principles

Good knowledge of how to make data driven decisions to prioritize time and efforts

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- None

Degree Requirement
- Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status
- Exempt

Employee Category
- Exempt

Pay Range - $57,000 per year or higher depending on education and experience

Type of Appointment
- Fiscal Year

FTE - 1

Full Time/Part Time
- Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

- No

Posting Date - 06/23/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
- Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
- This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before July 7, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified. Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position…