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University of Idaho

Assistant Director of Admissions

🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $55K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ August 26th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Idaho is hiring an Assistant Director of Admissions. The role involves implementing recruitment and conversion initiatives for prospective and admitted undergraduate students, serving as the primary contact for assigned high schools and community colleges, and managing a recruitment budget. The Assistant Director will also represent the university at various recruitment events and assist with other on- and off-campus programs.

Highlights
  • Implement recruitment and conversion initiatives for prospective/admitted undergraduate students.
  • Act as primary contact for high schools and regional community colleges in assigned regions.
  • Conduct recruiting activities including college nights, fairs, tours, financial aid nights, and school visits.
  • Track and analyze student market trends and educational systems within assigned region.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of University of Idaho programs, admissions requirements, and institutional data.
  • Independently manage a budget for regional recruitment initiatives and activities.
  • Required skills include data analysis, program planning and promotion, professional communication, and public speaking.
  • Must use computer software/tools for word processing, email, internet, and data organization.
  • Education required: Bachelor's degree; preferred fields include student counseling, education, business, or public relations.
  • Salary starts at $55,000 per year, depending on education and experience.

Assistant Director of Admissions Full Description

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Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP005418P
Position Title Assistant Director of Admissions
Division/College Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department UG Admissions - Recruitment
Location Off Campus Location - Seattle, Washington
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 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.
Unit URL
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 audiences (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, 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 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. No
Posting Date 08/24/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before September 13, 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
  1. Resume/CV
  2. List of References
  3. Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * 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)

  2. * 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)
  3. * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
[email protected]

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