Assistant Director of Admissions (Applicant Services)

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ August 12th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an Assistant Director of Admissions (Applicant Services). This role leads the Applicant Services team, overseeing application processing for multiple academic programs, managing admissions operations, and fostering campus partnerships to ensure a smooth experience for prospective students.

Highlights

Manage application processing for undergraduate, graduate, post-baccalaureate, professional, certificate, and special academic programs.
Oversee admissions workflows, deadlines, document processing, and departmental referrals.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Slate and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.
Ensure compliance with university policies, FERPA, and state regulations.
Supervise and train full-time staff and student assistants; manage hiring, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Serve as a resource for applicants, families, faculty, and campus partners, resolving escalated issues.
Participate in holistic freshman application reviews and support recruitment events.
Contribute to strategic planning and special projects to improve admissions and enrollment.
Required qualifications: Master’s degree with 2 years relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 4 years relevant experience.
Compensation is $65,000 annually plus health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.