Assistant Director of Admissions

Assistant Director of Admissions

Posting Number: SP005268P
Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: UG Admissions - Recruitment
Location: Moscow

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 conduct recruiting activities in other selected areas as necessary. With a strong understanding of enrollment cycles, the Assistant Director 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 programs, 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:

• Experience compiling and analyzing information and data for reporting
• Experience planning, organizing, promoting, and implementing programs for large and small groups
• Experience composing a variety of business documents
• Experience speaking publicly to large and small groups
• Experience using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization
• Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other:

• Willingness and ability to travel for several weeks in the fall and in the spring
• Ability to work irregular hours including selected evenings and weekends
• Individual positions will be required to gain and maintain professional memberships and certifications as assigned and budget allows. Supervisors will assign designated memberships and certifications for which the employee is eligible

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 service standards and practices to support prospective and current students
• Knowledge of Idaho and the University of Idaho
• General knowledge about University of Idaho programs, majors, services, their requirements, restrictions and costs

Ability to:

• Learn admissions and financial aid requirements and deadlines for high school and transfer students
• Work cooperatively as a part of a team to accomplish shared goals

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $49,816
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

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

Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.