Assistant Director of Admissions

Overview

Division/College:
Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Department:
Department UG Admissions - Recruitment

Location:

Off Campus Location - greater Portland area within the State of Oregon

Posting Context Statement

Position Overview:

The Assistant Director for Admissions (Recruitment) implements the University of Idaho recruitment and conversion initiatives for prospective and admitted undergraduate students and will act as the primary University of Idaho contact for high schools and regional community colleges in assigned geographical areas of responsibility. In addition, the assistant director will also conduct recruiting activities in other selected areas as necessary. The Assistant Director will assist prospective students and their parents in their transition to the University of Idaho, to include representing the University of Idaho at college nights, college fairs, tours, financial aid nights, visits to high schools and community colleges, and following up with contacts.

This position is responsible for tracking and understanding the student market in the assigned region, understanding educational systems, and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of UI program, degrees, admissions requirements, and institutional data points, as well as independently managing a budget provided to them for recruitment initiatives and activities specific to their region. The assistant director is also responsible for assisting with other selected on and off-campus recruitment programs.

• Experience compiling and analyzing information and data for reporting
• Experience planning, organizing, promoting, and implementing programs for large and small groups
• Experience composing a variety of business documents
• Experience speaking publicly to large and small groups
• Experience using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization
• Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree

• Required Other: Willingness and ability to travel regionally and for several weeks in the fall and in the spring and to work selected evenings and weekends
• Eligible for membership in admissions and enrollment based organizations such as AICE , IACRAO , PNACAC , WACAC , ACAC , NACAC , NAFSA , AIRC , CIS

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in student counseling, education, business or public relations, or other related field
• Experience: Experience working in an admissions office;
  Experience operating audio/visual/video equipment, and computer experience;
  Extensive experience in recruiting, public relations, sales, marketing, or related field
• Knowledge: Good knowledge of service standards and practices to support prospective and current students;
  Knowledge of Idaho and the University of Idaho;
  General knowledge about University of Idaho programs, majors, services, their requirements, restrictions and costs
• Skills and Ability: Ability to learn admissions and financial aid requirements and deadlines for high school and transfer students;
  Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team to accomplish shared goals

• Ability to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 pounds

• Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employee Category: Exempt
• Pay Range: $53,225 annually 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.

Posting Date: 08/22/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before September 7, 2025 will receive priority 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…