Director of Recruitment and Student Success

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University of Idaho is hiring a Director of Recruitment and Student Success. The director leads undergraduate recruitment, retention, and engagement for the College of Natural Resources, managing scholarships, events, and graduation processes while analyzing enrollment data and developing policies to enhance student success. They collaborate closely with college leadership and represent the college in academic matters when needed.

Highlights

Lead undergraduate recruitment and retention for the College of Natural Resources
Manage scholarship award processes, graduation and commencement activities, and recruitment events
Engage current and prospective students for enhanced educational and professional opportunities
Analyze and report data to guide enrollment and graduation improvements
Develop policies and collaborate with Dean and Associate Dean on college goals
Stay current on academic policies, financial aid changes, and degree requirements
Represent the college in the absence of Dean or Associate Dean
Required skills include proficiency in Excel, database management, PowerPoint, and effective communication
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, two years of relevant experience, ability to travel and work non-standard hours; Master’s degree and knowledge of Slate preferred
Compensation starts at $65,000 annually, full-time fiscal year appointment

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Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005237P
Position Title	Director of Recruitment and Student Success
Division/College	College of Natural Resources
Department	College of Natural Resources Admin
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	This position, based in Moscow, ID and reporting to the College of Natural Resources (CNR) Associate Dean, leads undergraduate recruitment, retention, and engagement for the college. The role oversees scholarships, events, and graduation processes; analyzes enrollment data; develops policies; and collaborates with leadership to improve student success and outcomes
Position Overview	The Director of Recruitment and Student Success is responsible for the recruitment and retention of undergraduate students in the College of Natural Resources. Specifically, the Director is responsible for recruiting students to college-wide programs; managing the college scholarship award process, graduation and commencement processes; managing college recruitment events; engaging current and future students for the purpose of enhanced educational and professional development opportunities, and serving as a direct point of contact with college administration. Additionally, the Director will develop policies and practices and manage, monitor, forecast and recommend improvements for CNR enrollment and graduation. This position is in charge of gathering, analyzing and reporting data to guide, plan and improve recruitment enrollment and graduation rates while working closely with the Dean and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to determine and implement goals and objectives for the College. The person in this position will stay current on changes that will impact student academic plans, including financial aid, academic standing and graduation. These changes include modifications in academic degree program requirements, changes in academic policy related to student academic requirements and federal policies related to financial aid. The Director can represent the college in academic matters in the absence of the Dean or Associate Dean. They will develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with other CNR personnel, faculty and advisers and will communicate clearly and effectively on academic advising, policy change, and student support needs within the college. The Director may also be asked to provide other student academic support for the College of Natural Resources.
Unit URL	https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Two years of experience in student recruitment, admissions or related student success initiatives Experience using computer software and applications for word processing, email and data organization Experience using Excel or other database systems for compiling, analyzing and summarizing data for decision making Experience working in a high-pressure environment while meeting multiple competing deadlines Experience working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals Experience with public speaking Communicating professionally with individuals in person, by phone, in virtual meetings, via email and via texts Working independently with little oversight to accomplish tasks Experience using PowerPoint
Required Education	Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other	Ability to travel Ability to work non-standard business hours, including evenings and weekends
Additional Preferred	Master’s Degree Experience in undergraduate recruitment Experience in academic advising or counseling students Experience in situations requiring creative and analytical thinking Knowledge of academic rules and regulations for undergraduate level advising Knowledge of Slate Experience in researching, interpreting and applying university policies and procedures, demonstrating a considerable knowledge of academic issues, financial aid regulations and graduation requirements Experience with budget tracking Experience or training in environmental or natural resource science
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 20 lbs
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Exempt
Employee Category	Exempt
Pay Range	$65,000 annually or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1.0
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	No
Posting Date	04/22/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by May 15th, 2026.
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
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* 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)
* 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)

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu

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Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005237P
Position Title	Director of Recruitment and Student Success
Division/College	College of Natural Resources
Department	College of Natural Resources Admin
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	This position, based in Moscow, ID and reporting to the College of Natural Resources (CNR) Associate Dean, leads undergraduate recruitment, retention, and engagement for the college. The role oversees scholarships, events, and graduation processes; analyzes enrollment data; develops policies; and collaborates with leadership to improve student success and outcomes
Position Overview	The Director of Recruitment and Student Success is responsible for the recruitment and retention of undergraduate students in the College of Natural Resources. Specifically, the Director is responsible for recruiting students to college-wide programs; managing the college scholarship award process, graduation and commencement processes; managing college recruitment events; engaging current and future students for the purpose of enhanced educational and professional development opportunities, and serving as a direct point of contact with college administration. Additionally, the Director will develop policies and practices and manage, monitor, forecast and recommend improvements for CNR enrollment and graduation. This position is in charge of gathering, analyzing and reporting data to guide, plan and improve recruitment enrollment and graduation rates while working closely with the Dean and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to determine and implement goals and objectives for the College. The person in this position will stay current on changes that will impact student academic plans, including financial aid, academic standing and graduation. These changes include modifications in academic degree program requirements, changes in academic policy related to student academic requirements and federal policies related to financial aid. The Director can represent the college in academic matters in the absence of the Dean or Associate Dean. They will develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with other CNR personnel, faculty and advisers and will communicate clearly and effectively on academic advising, policy change, and student support needs within the college. The Director may also be asked to provide other student academic support for the College of Natural Resources.
Unit URL	https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Two years of experience in student recruitment, admissions or related student success initiatives Experience using computer software and applications for word processing, email and data organization Experience using Excel or other database systems for compiling, analyzing and summarizing data for decision making Experience working in a high-pressure environment while meeting multiple competing deadlines Experience working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals Experience with public speaking Communicating professionally with individuals in person, by phone, in virtual meetings, via email and via texts Working independently with little oversight to accomplish tasks Experience using PowerPoint
Required Education	Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other	Ability to travel Ability to work non-standard business hours, including evenings and weekends
Additional Preferred	Master’s Degree Experience in undergraduate recruitment Experience in academic advising or counseling students Experience in situations requiring creative and analytical thinking Knowledge of academic rules and regulations for undergraduate level advising Knowledge of Slate Experience in researching, interpreting and applying university policies and procedures, demonstrating a considerable knowledge of academic issues, financial aid regulations and graduation requirements Experience with budget tracking Experience or training in environmental or natural resource science
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 20 lbs
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Exempt
Employee Category	Exempt
Pay Range	$65,000 annually or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1.0
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	No
Posting Date	04/22/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by May 15th, 2026.
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
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* 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)
* 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)

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu

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