Assistant Director of Admissions

Assistant Director of Admissions

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Director of Admissions

Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Department: UG Admissions - Recruitment

Location: Boise

Position Overview: The Assistant Director of 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 work ethic and 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.

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Position Qualifications

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 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 students, faculty and administrators

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 pounds

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $49,816 per year or higher depending on education and 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: 07/24/2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 9, 2026 will receive first 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: View email address on click.appcast.io

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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

1. Resume/CV
2. List of References
3. Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

1. * 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)
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)