Associate Director of Admissions

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University of Idaho is hiring an Associate Director of Admissions to lead and coordinate undergraduate recruitment, admissions, and enrollment programs. The role involves developing and executing strategic marketing and recruitment plans, managing events, advising prospective students, making admissions decisions, mentoring staff, and enhancing CRM systems to meet enrollment goals.

Highlights

Lead undergraduate recruitment, admissions, and enrollment programs.

Develop and implement the Enrollment Management Strategic Marketing and Recruitment Plan.

Coordinate and plan recruitment events aligned with university goals.

Advise prospective students and engage with high schools, community colleges, and community organizations.

Exercise independent judgment in admissions decisions and assist in staff training and mentoring.

Support recruitment strategies for in-state and out-of-state transfer students.

Assist in the use and development of constituent relationship management (CRM) systems.

Required skills: public speaking, data analysis, predictive modeling, event planning.

Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred in relevant fields.

Salary starting at $57,000 annually, with full-time, fiscal year appointment.

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Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005337P
Position Title	Associate Director of Admissions
Division/College	Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department	UG Admissions - Recruitment
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	.
Position Overview	This position provides leadership and coordination of the University of Idaho undergraduate recruitment, admissions and enrollment programs. They will contribute to the development and execution of the Enrollment Management Strategic Marketing and Recruitment Plan. Working with leadership and representatives of University Marketing and Communications, they will operationalize enrollment promotional materials and update pertinent websites as needed. Duties may include: Coordinate and plan events strategically in line with college and university goals and processes Advise prospective students through engagement with high school, community college community-based organizations and other entities independently develop pipeline initiatives to encourage interest with the University of Idaho Exercise independent judgment and authority in making certain admissions decisions and contributing to the overall decision Leveraging their years of recruitment experience, collaborate with leadership in the training and mentoring of new board appointed staff Being a point of support regarding in-state and out of state transfer student population recruitment strategies Assist in the further utilization and development of constituent relationship management (CRM) systems in order to achieve stated recruitment and enrollment goals Other duties as assigned
Unit URL	Meet Your Admissions Counselors \| University of Idaho

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Three years in higher education Speaking publicly to large and small groups Compiling and analyzing information and using predictive modeling. Identifying and defining problems/alternatives and developing recommendations for leadership decisions Planning, organizing, and implementing workshops, programs and conferences
Required Education	Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other	Ability to travel regionally and for several weeks in the fall and in the spring Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include evenings and weekends Eligible for membership in admissions and enrollment based organizations
Additional Preferred	Education: Master’s Degree in student counseling, education, business, public relations or other related field Experience: Five to seven years of admissions/recruitment experience in Higher Education One year of supervisory experience with budgetary experience and responsibility Extensive experience in public relations, sales, marketing or related field Skills/Abilities: Strong written communication skills as evidenced in the application materials Good knowledge of a student centered/customer service oriented philosophy Ability to operate independently, exercising independent judgment and discretion and with little or no guidance, and to be able to make decisions on behalf of the Office of Admissions and the University that are appropriate timely and defensible Understanding of current market trends in higher education and the skills to translate that knowledge into successful enrollment management programs and objectives Ability to learn admissions and financial aid requirements and deadlines for high school and transfer students General knowledge about all UI colleges, majors, services, their requirements, restrictions and costs Strong organizational skills Ability to communicate effectively, with individuals and large groups Ability to quickly gain familiarity with university policies, procedures and programs Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team with students, faculty and administrators while serving as liaison with other departments/institutions and explaining and implement policies and procedures Good knowledge of a student centered/customer service oriented philosophy Understanding of good management principles and practices and their application such as techniques and procedures used in program development Developing, reporting and evaluating programs while possessing knowledge and understanding of the structure and chain of responsibilities within a university Experience with record keeping systems Experience with public relations and marketing principles Good knowledge of how to make data driven decisions to prioritize time and efforts
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Exempt
Employee Category	Exempt
Pay Range	$57,000 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	06/23/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before July 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	SP005337P
Position Title	Associate Director of Admissions
Division/College	Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department	UG Admissions - Recruitment
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	.
Position Overview	This position provides leadership and coordination of the University of Idaho undergraduate recruitment, admissions and enrollment programs. They will contribute to the development and execution of the Enrollment Management Strategic Marketing and Recruitment Plan. Working with leadership and representatives of University Marketing and Communications, they will operationalize enrollment promotional materials and update pertinent websites as needed. Duties may include: Coordinate and plan events strategically in line with college and university goals and processes Advise prospective students through engagement with high school, community college community-based organizations and other entities independently develop pipeline initiatives to encourage interest with the University of Idaho Exercise independent judgment and authority in making certain admissions decisions and contributing to the overall decision Leveraging their years of recruitment experience, collaborate with leadership in the training and mentoring of new board appointed staff Being a point of support regarding in-state and out of state transfer student population recruitment strategies Assist in the further utilization and development of constituent relationship management (CRM) systems in order to achieve stated recruitment and enrollment goals Other duties as assigned
Unit URL	Meet Your Admissions Counselors \| University of Idaho

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Three years in higher education Speaking publicly to large and small groups Compiling and analyzing information and using predictive modeling. Identifying and defining problems/alternatives and developing recommendations for leadership decisions Planning, organizing, and implementing workshops, programs and conferences
Required Education	Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other	Ability to travel regionally and for several weeks in the fall and in the spring Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include evenings and weekends Eligible for membership in admissions and enrollment based organizations
Additional Preferred	Education: Master’s Degree in student counseling, education, business, public relations or other related field Experience: Five to seven years of admissions/recruitment experience in Higher Education One year of supervisory experience with budgetary experience and responsibility Extensive experience in public relations, sales, marketing or related field Skills/Abilities: Strong written communication skills as evidenced in the application materials Good knowledge of a student centered/customer service oriented philosophy Ability to operate independently, exercising independent judgment and discretion and with little or no guidance, and to be able to make decisions on behalf of the Office of Admissions and the University that are appropriate timely and defensible Understanding of current market trends in higher education and the skills to translate that knowledge into successful enrollment management programs and objectives Ability to learn admissions and financial aid requirements and deadlines for high school and transfer students General knowledge about all UI colleges, majors, services, their requirements, restrictions and costs Strong organizational skills Ability to communicate effectively, with individuals and large groups Ability to quickly gain familiarity with university policies, procedures and programs Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team with students, faculty and administrators while serving as liaison with other departments/institutions and explaining and implement policies and procedures Good knowledge of a student centered/customer service oriented philosophy Understanding of good management principles and practices and their application such as techniques and procedures used in program development Developing, reporting and evaluating programs while possessing knowledge and understanding of the structure and chain of responsibilities within a university Experience with record keeping systems Experience with public relations and marketing principles Good knowledge of how to make data driven decisions to prioritize time and efforts
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Exempt
Employee Category	Exempt
Pay Range	$57,000 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	06/23/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before July 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: 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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Associate Director of Admissions

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Associate Director of Admissions Full Description

Temporary Admissions Recruiter

Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions and Recruitment

Director of Development/Recruitment Specialist

Admissions Officer

College Student Recruitment Coordinator - 529764