Assistant Director of Admissions

1 week ago

Portland, OR, United States University of Idaho Full time
Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP004992P

Position Title
Assistant Director of Admissions

Division/College
Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

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.

Unit URL

https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions

Position Qualifications

Required Experience
  • 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
Additional Preferred

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
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • 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

Posting Information

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.
No

Posting Date
08/22/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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 qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.

For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources - Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at cfoor@uidaho.edu

Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

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

EEO Statement

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

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