Associate Director of Admissions

Division/College Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

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
• Leverage years of recruitment experience, collaborate with leadership in training and mentoring of new board appointed staff
• Serve as a point of support regarding in-state and out-of-state transfer student population recruitment strategies
• Assist in utilization and development of constituent relationship management (CRM) systems to achieve recruitment and enrollment goals
• Speak publicly to large and small groups
• Compile and analyze information and use predictive modeling
• Identify and define problems/alternatives and develop recommendations for leadership decisions
• Plan, organize, and implement workshops, programs and conferences

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 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

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

• 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

• 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 make timely and defensible decisions on behalf of the Office of Admissions and the University
• 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 quickly gain familiarity with university policies, procedures and programs
• 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 implementing policies and procedures
• 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

• None

Degree qualification listed at time of hire.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Resume/CV
• List of References
• Letter of Qualification