Assistant Director of Admissions

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University of Idaho is hiring an Assistant Director of Admissions. This role manages recruitment and conversion initiatives for prospective and admitted undergraduate students, acts as the main contact for assigned high schools and community colleges, and independently manages a recruitment budget. The position involves representing the university at various recruitment events and tracking student market trends in designated regions.

Highlights

Implements recruitment and conversion initiatives for undergraduate admissions.

Acts as primary contact for high schools and regional community colleges in assigned areas.

Represents the university at college nights, college fairs, tours, financial aid nights, and school visits.

Tracks student market trends and maintains knowledge of programs, degrees, and admissions requirements.

Manages recruitment budget independently for assigned region.

Requires experience in data compilation and analysis, organizing and promoting programs, public speaking, and relationship building.

Proficient with computer software for word processing, email, internet, and data organization.

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include student counseling, education, business, or public relations.

Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.

Annual pay rate is $49,816; position is full-time, fiscal year exempt.

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Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005268P
Position Title	Assistant Director of Admissions
Division/College	Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department	UG Admissions - Recruitment
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	n/a
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. With a strong understanding 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.
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 for several weeks in the fall and in the spring Ability to work irregular hours including selected evenings and weekends Individual positions will be required to gain and maintain professional memberships and certifications as assigned and budget allows. Supervisors will assign designated memberships and certifications for which the employee is eligible
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 of: 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 Ability to: Learn admissions and financial aid requirements and deadlines for high school and transfer students Work cooperatively as a part of a team to accomplish shared goals
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	$49,816
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	05/11/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before May 25, 2026 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
List of References
Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Facebook
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- 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
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* 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)

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu

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Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005268P
Position Title	Assistant Director of Admissions
Division/College	Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department	UG Admissions - Recruitment
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	n/a
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. With a strong understanding 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.
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 for several weeks in the fall and in the spring Ability to work irregular hours including selected evenings and weekends Individual positions will be required to gain and maintain professional memberships and certifications as assigned and budget allows. Supervisors will assign designated memberships and certifications for which the employee is eligible
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 of: 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 Ability to: Learn admissions and financial aid requirements and deadlines for high school and transfer students Work cooperatively as a part of a team to accomplish shared goals
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	$49,816
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	05/11/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before May 25, 2026 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
List of References
Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Facebook
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- 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
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* 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)

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu

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Assistant Director of Admissions

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Assistant Director of Admissions Full Description

Admissions Advisor (Recruitment)

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