Position Overview

The Assistant Director for Admissions (Recruitment) implements the University of Idaho recruitment and conversion initiatives for prospective and admitted undergraduate students and will act as the primary University of Idaho contact for high schools and regional community colleges in assigned geographical areas of responsibility. In addition, the assistant director will also conduct recruiting activities in other selected areas as necessary. With a strong work ethic and understanding of enrollment cycles, the asst. dir. will assist prospective students and their parents in their transition to the University of Idaho, to include representing the University of Idaho at college nights, college fairs, tours, financial aid nights, visits to high schools and community colleges, and following up with contacts. This position is responsible for tracking and understanding the student market in the assigned region, understanding educational systems, and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of UI program, degrees, admissions requirements, and institutional data points, as well as independently managing a budget provided to them for recruitment initiatives and activities specific to their region. The assistant director is also responsible for assisting with other selected on and off-campus recruitment programs.

Required Experience

• Compiling and analyzing information and data for reporting
• Planning, organizing, promoting, and implementing programs for large and small groups
• Composing a variety of business documents for various audiences (students, staff, school counselors, administration, etc.)
• Speaking publicly to large and small groups
• Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and administrators

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include selected evenings and weekends to meet business needs
• Eligible for membership in admissions and enrollment based organizations

Additional Preferred

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in student counseling, education, business or public relations, or other related field

Experience

• Experience working in an admissions office
• Experience operating audio/visual/video equipment, and computer experience
• Extensive experience in recruiting, public relations, sales, marketing, or related field

Knowledge of

• Good knowledge of a student centered/customer service oriented philosophy.
• Knowledge of Idaho and the University of Idaho
• General knowledge about all University of Idaho programs, majors, services, their requirements, restrictions and costs

Ability to

• Ability to learn admissions and financial aid requirements and deadlines for high school and transfer students
• Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team with a variety of people, including students, faculty, and administrators.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Ability to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 pounds