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Assistant Director of Admissions

University of Idaho

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Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004127P
Position Title Assistant Director of Admissions
Division/College Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department UG Admissions – Recruitment
Location Idaho Falls, Moscow
Posting Context Statement
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. 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.
Unit URL https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions

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 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
  • Willingness and ability to travel regionally and for several weeks in the fall and in the spring and to work selected evenings and weekends.
  • Eligible for membership in admissions and enrollment based organizations such as AICE, IACRAO, PNACAC, WACAC, ACAC, NACAC, NAFSA, AIRC, CIS.
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.

Skills/ability to:

  • Knowledge of a student centered/customer service-oriented philosophy.
  • Knowledge of Idaho and the University of Idaho.
  • Ability to learn admissions and financial aid requirements and deadlines for high school and transfer students.
  • General knowledge about all University of Idaho programs, majors, services, their requirements, restrictions and costs.
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).
  • 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.

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $47,500 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 09/18/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before October 2, 2023 will receive first consideration.
Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
This posting will be used to fill two positions, one located in Moscow, Idaho and one located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Please indicate your preferred position in the required questions for this posting.
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 tendersglobal.net 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: [email protected]
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 (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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