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University of Idaho

Director of Student Recruitment and Services

🇺🇸 Moscow, ID

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ August 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Idaho is hiring a Director of Student Recruitment and Services. The role involves planning and implementing recruitment and retention strategies for the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, coordinating recruitment initiatives and events, overseeing student retention programs, and collaborating with college administration and academic departments to support students.

Highlights
  • Plan and implement recruitment and retention plans for the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (EHHS).
  • Coordinate college-wide recruitment events both on and off campus and manage student and stakeholder events.
  • Oversee student retention efforts including community building, employer networking, ambassador programs, residence hall collaborations, commencement, and scholarship awarding.
  • Conduct outreach activities to serve students and liaise with college administration to secure resources.
  • Collaborate closely with EHHS academic programs to provide student support.
  • Required experience includes working with secondary or post-secondary students, managing multiple projects, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and experience in higher education preferred.
  • Preferred skills include knowledge of student information systems such as Banner, Argos, and Softdocs, event planning, and social media engagement.
  • Salary starts at $60,008 annually, depending on experience.
  • Full-time, exempt, fiscal year appointment; visa sponsorship not available.

Director of Student Recruitment and Services Full Description

Director of Student Recruitment and Services
Internal Posting?  |
Posting Number  | SP004981P
Position Title  | Director of Student Recruitment and Services
Division/College  | College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department  | College of Education, Health & Human Sciences Admin
Location  | Moscow

Posting Context Statement  |
Position Overview  | The Director of Student Recruitment and Services is responsible for planning and implementing the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (EHHS) recruitment and retention plan. The position is responsible for coordinating college wide recruitment initiatives including on campus and off campus events and managing college student and stakeholder events. This position is also responsible for overseeing student retention efforts, including community building activities, employer networking events, the college ambassador program, residence hall collaborations, commencement, and the scholarship awarding process. The Director will conduct outreach activities in the service of students and liase with college administration to secure resources in support of student activities and work closely with EHHS academic programs to provide student support to all students in EHHS.
Unit URL  | https://www.uidaho.edu/ed

 Position Qualifications 
Required Experience  | One year experience working with secondary or post secondary students Experience managing projects independently that involve multiple stakeholders Experience speaking publicly, presenting information to individuals, small, and large groups Experience managing multiple projects at one time
Required Education  | Bachelor’s degree
Required Other  |
Additional Preferred  | Master’s degree Experience working in higher education Experience with interpreting and implementing university policies and procedures Knowledge of student information systems, and other academic data management systems, such as Banner, Argos, and Softdocs Experience planning and executing events of various sizes Experience with social media platform engagement
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions  |
Degree Requirement  | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
 Posting Information 
FLSA Status  | Exempt
Employee Category  | Exempt
Pay Range  | $60,008 annually or higher depending on 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  | 08/13/2025
Closing Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants  | To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than August 27, 2025.

In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Melissa Epler at melissaw@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
  1. Resume/CV
  2. List of References 
  3. Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions
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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 
    • Academic Careers
    • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
    • Chronicle
    • Disabled in Higher Ed
    • 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
    • Veterans in Higher Ed
    • Word of Mouth
  2. * 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