Assistant Director of Admissions (Regional Recruitment)

Classification Title:

AST DIR, Admissions

Classification Minimum Requirements:Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

The Division of Enrollment Management is looking for an Assistant Director of Admissions Recruitment to lead and manage regional recruitment efforts within the Office of Admissions. In this role, you will supervise a team of Regional Admissions Officers, coordinate recruitment strategies, and engage with prospective students and school personnel to support UF’s enrollment goals.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Recruitment Strategy & Outreach

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment plans to attract a highly talented freshman class.
• Build and maintain relationships with school counselors, community-based organizations, and alumni groups.
• Organize counselor events to showcase UF’s academic strengths and student opportunities.
• Manage an assigned recruitment territory, including high school visits and college fairs
• Serve as the supervisor for Gator 360 case management to ensure efficient handling of freshman admissions cases.
• Travel extensively during fall, spring, and summer cycles; operate a state vehicle and maintain a valid passport for international travel.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Provide leadership and guidance to Admissions Officers through onboarding, performance management, and ongoing coaching to foster growth and strengthen team effectiveness.
• Guide team efforts to identify key markets and activities using historical and national data.
• Coordinate initiatives that support recruitment and yield efforts in targeted territories.

Marketing & Communications

• Develop targeted recruitment materials and communications via Slate CRM.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Marketing and Communications to update brochures, website, and social media.
• Partner with Student Financial Aid to align messaging with UF’s financial aid priorities.

Other Duties

• Participate in office-wide planning, resource allocation, and strategic goal setting.
• Assist with special projects and reports as requested by the Associate Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary:

$65,000 annually

In addition, UF offers the following exceptional benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually)
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

For more information on benefits, please visit UFHR Benefits (ufl.edu).

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
• Ability to maintain a virtual presence and actively participate in meetings during UF main campus standard office hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday – Friday).
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Valid Passport, or ability to obtain, is required.

Preferred:

• Experience with all levels of university admission.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; experience supervising a team of remote staff.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position requires the successful candidate to reside and work either on UF’s main campus in Gainesville, Florida, or from a home office located within one of UF’s primary recruitment territories: Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Newark, NJ; the DMV region; Atlanta, GA; South Florida; or the five boroughs of New York City and Long Island.

Applicants must upload the following documents to be considered for the position:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of References

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No