Assistant Director of Admissions

Division/College Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management Department UG Admissions
- Recruitment Location Off Campus Location
- Seattle, Washington 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 conduct recruiting activities in other selected areas as necessary. Using knowledge of enrollment cycles, 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 programs, 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include selected evenings and weekends to meet business needs
• Eligible for membership in admissions and enrollment based organizations

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

• 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

• Good knowledge of a student centered/customer service oriented philosophy.
• Knowledge of Idaho and the University of Idaho
• General knowledge about all University of Idaho programs, majors, services, their requirements, restrictions and costs

• 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 with students, faculty and administrators

• 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 Non-Exempt

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range $55,000 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.

Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date 08/24/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before September 13, 2026 will receive first consideration.

Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Academic Careers
  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
  • Facebook
  • Higher Ed/Academic Impressions
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idaho works.gov)
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Linked In
  • Newspaper
  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Word of Mouth
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No