Assistant Director of Admissions

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University of Idaho is hiring an Assistant Director of Admissions. The role involves implementing recruitment and conversion initiatives for prospective and admitted undergraduate students, acting as the primary contact for assigned high schools and regional community colleges, representing the university at various outreach events, managing recruitment budgets, and supporting other recruitment programs.

Highlights

Implement recruitment and conversion initiatives for prospective and admitted undergraduate students.

Serve as primary University of Idaho contact for assigned high schools and regional community colleges.

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

Track and understand the student market and maintain knowledge of programs, degrees, and admissions requirements.

Independently manage a recruitment budget specific to the assigned region.

Required skills include data compilation and analysis, public speaking, program planning, and proficiency in computer software for word processing, email, and data organization.

Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree, ability to travel, work nonstandard hours, and eligible for admissions/enrollment organization memberships.

Preferred qualifications include experience in admissions office, recruiting, public relations, marketing, and knowledge of University of Idaho programs and Idaho education system.

Physical requirement: ability to lift or move objects up to 40 pounds.

Salary starts at $49,816 per year, depending on education and experience.

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Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005385P
Position Title	Assistant Director of Admissions
Division/College	Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department	UG Admissions - Recruitment
Location	Boise
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview	The Assistant Director of 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 work ethic and 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	Compiling and analyzing information and data for reporting Planning, organizing, promoting and implementing programs for large and small groups Composing a variety of business documents for students, staff, school counselors, administration, etc. Speaking publicly to large and small groups Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and administrators
Required Education	Bachelor’s degree
Required Other	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
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 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: 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
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	Ability to lift, carry 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 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.	No
Posting Date	07/24/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 7, 2026 will receive first 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: [email protected]
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
[email protected]

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Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005385P
Position Title	Assistant Director of Admissions
Division/College	Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department	UG Admissions - Recruitment
Location	Boise
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview	The Assistant Director of 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 work ethic and 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	Compiling and analyzing information and data for reporting Planning, organizing, promoting and implementing programs for large and small groups Composing a variety of business documents for students, staff, school counselors, administration, etc. Speaking publicly to large and small groups Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and administrators
Required Education	Bachelor’s degree
Required Other	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
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 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: 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
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	Ability to lift, carry 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 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.	No
Posting Date	07/24/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 7, 2026 will receive first 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: rlatshaw@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

Undergraduate Admission Counselor

PROVIDER ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST

Recruitment Specialist

Admissions Representative

Senior Enrollment Manager