Director of Admissions Operations

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University of Idaho is hiring a Director of Admissions Operations. The role involves leading the undergraduate applicant records management, ensuring data accuracy, leveraging technology for recruitment and admission strategies, and overseeing all functions of the Admissions Office. The Director interprets regulations, manages admissions policies, technical resources, budget administration, and supervises admissions processing and technical staff.

Highlights

Leads oversight and management of undergraduate applicant records and admissions operations.
Collaborates with IT staff to maintain accuracy and integrity of applicant data.
Evaluates and develops strategies for admissions technology and systems.
Ensures compliance with institutional, state, federal, and Department of Homeland Security policies.
Manages resources, system upgrades, data integrations, and operations budget.
Supervises admissions processing and technical staff.
Requires three years of management experience in student admissions and supervision of full-time staff.
Must have experience with complex computerized student information systems and interpreting academic regulations.
Compensation starts at $86,000 or higher depending on experience.
Requires a bachelor's degree; master's degree and academic admissions supervisory experience preferred.

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Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005267P
Position Title	Director of Admissions Operations
Division/College	Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department	UG Admissions - Processing
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview	The Director of Admissions Operations reports to the Executive Director for Admissions & Recruitment and serves as a member of the SEM senior leadership team. This position serves as the chief undergraduate applicant records official for the University, providing leadership and oversight for the application records management function, working closely with central and departmental IT staff to ensure the accuracy and integrity of applicant data and records, expanding the use and functionality of existing and/or new technology, and coordination of all functions of the Admissions Office. The Director conducts continuous evaluation of system tools and serves as a subject matter expert for the Admissions Office in the development of strategies to leverage technology and systems that meet recruitment, admission, and yield needs. The Director of Admissions Operations interprets institutional, state, and federal regulations as they relate to admission procedures; ensures compliance with Department of Homeland Security policies; develops and implements admission policies and procedures to fulfill the University’s enrollment objectives; manages technical resources and coordinates upgrades and data integrations related to the administrative computer systems; develops and maintains strategic budget and resource management practices in the administration of the operations budget; and supervises Admissions processing and technical staff. This position develops, implements, and executes admission strategies that fulfill the university’s enrollment objectives, including directing all domestic undergraduate admission functions; providing technical and operational support to other offices that offer university admission, researching and planning departmental initiatives, and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of admission policies, practices, and procedures.
Unit URL	Admissions \| University of Idaho

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Three years of management level experience in student admissions Experience supervising full-time staff Experience interpreting and implementing academic rules and regulations Experience developing and implementing operational policies and procedures Experience working with a complex computerized student information and reporting system
Required Education	Bachelor’s degree
Required Other	Agency (USCIS) requirements require the incumbent to be a US citizen or legal permanent resident Must be eligible for membership in relevant professional organizations
Additional Preferred	Education: Master’s degree Experience: Experience as a supervisor in an academic environment, preferably in an Admissions Office Skills/Knowledge/Ability to: Comprehensive knowledge of international education systems and credentials Thorough knowledge of student records policies and procedures Thorough knowledge of a computerized admissions system Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to interpret and implement academic rules and regulations Knowledge and understanding of the structure and chain of responsibilities within a university Ability to analyze areas of need and establish procedures to satisfy that need Demonstrated evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills for interaction among students, faculty, administrators, staff and technical personnel Strong organizational skills
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	$86,000 or higher DOE
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	SP005267P
Position Title	Director of Admissions Operations
Division/College	Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department	UG Admissions - Processing
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview	The Director of Admissions Operations reports to the Executive Director for Admissions & Recruitment and serves as a member of the SEM senior leadership team. This position serves as the chief undergraduate applicant records official for the University, providing leadership and oversight for the application records management function, working closely with central and departmental IT staff to ensure the accuracy and integrity of applicant data and records, expanding the use and functionality of existing and/or new technology, and coordination of all functions of the Admissions Office. The Director conducts continuous evaluation of system tools and serves as a subject matter expert for the Admissions Office in the development of strategies to leverage technology and systems that meet recruitment, admission, and yield needs. The Director of Admissions Operations interprets institutional, state, and federal regulations as they relate to admission procedures; ensures compliance with Department of Homeland Security policies; develops and implements admission policies and procedures to fulfill the University’s enrollment objectives; manages technical resources and coordinates upgrades and data integrations related to the administrative computer systems; develops and maintains strategic budget and resource management practices in the administration of the operations budget; and supervises Admissions processing and technical staff. This position develops, implements, and executes admission strategies that fulfill the university’s enrollment objectives, including directing all domestic undergraduate admission functions; providing technical and operational support to other offices that offer university admission, researching and planning departmental initiatives, and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of admission policies, practices, and procedures.
Unit URL	Admissions \| University of Idaho

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Three years of management level experience in student admissions Experience supervising full-time staff Experience interpreting and implementing academic rules and regulations Experience developing and implementing operational policies and procedures Experience working with a complex computerized student information and reporting system
Required Education	Bachelor’s degree
Required Other	Agency (USCIS) requirements require the incumbent to be a US citizen or legal permanent resident Must be eligible for membership in relevant professional organizations
Additional Preferred	Education: Master’s degree Experience: Experience as a supervisor in an academic environment, preferably in an Admissions Office Skills/Knowledge/Ability to: Comprehensive knowledge of international education systems and credentials Thorough knowledge of student records policies and procedures Thorough knowledge of a computerized admissions system Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to interpret and implement academic rules and regulations Knowledge and understanding of the structure and chain of responsibilities within a university Ability to analyze areas of need and establish procedures to satisfy that need Demonstrated evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills for interaction among students, faculty, administrators, staff and technical personnel Strong organizational skills
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	$86,000 or higher DOE
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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Director of Admissions Operations

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