Job Details

Director of Recruitment and Student Success

Position Number: 7102261
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Director of Recruitment and Student Success

Posting Number: SP005237P
Division/College: College of Natural Resources
Department: College of Natural Resources Admin
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

This position, based in Moscow, ID and reporting to the College of Natural Resources (CNR) Associate Dean, leads undergraduate recruitment, retention, and engagement for the college. The role oversees scholarships, events, and graduation processes; analyzes enrollment data; develops policies; and collaborates with leadership to improve student success and outcomes

Position Overview:

The Director of Recruitment and Student Success is responsible for the recruitment and retention of undergraduate students in the College of Natural Resources. Specifically, the Director is responsible for recruiting students to college-wide programs; managing the college scholarship award process, graduation and commencement processes; managing college recruitment events; engaging current and future students for the purpose of enhanced educational and professional development opportunities, and serving as a direct point of contact with college administration.

Additionally, the Director will develop policies and practices and manage, monitor, forecast and recommend improvements for CNR enrollment and graduation. This position is in charge of gathering, analyzing and reporting data to guide, plan and improve recruitment enrollment and graduation rates while working closely with the Dean and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to determine and implement goals and objectives for the College.

The person in this position will stay current on changes that will impact student academic plans, including financial aid, academic standing and graduation. These changes include modifications in academic degree program requirements, changes in academic policy related to student academic requirements and federal policies related to financial aid.

The Director can represent the college in academic matters in the absence of the Dean or Associate Dean. They will develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with other CNR personnel, faculty and advisers and will communicate clearly and effectively on academic advising, policy change, and student support needs within the college. The Director may also be asked to provide other student academic support for the College of Natural Resources.

Required Experience:

Two years of experience in student recruitment, admissions or related student success initiatives
Experience using computer software and applications for word processing, email and data organization
Experience using Excel or other database systems for compiling, analyzing and summarizing data for decision making
Experience working in a high-pressure environment while meeting multiple competing deadlines
Experience working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals
Experience with public speaking
Communicating professionally with individuals in person, by phone, in virtual meetings, via email and via texts
Working independently with little oversight to accomplish tasks
Experience using PowerPoint

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree

Required Other:

Ability to travel
Ability to work non-standard business hours, including evenings and weekends

Additional Preferred:

Masters Degree
Experience in undergraduate recruitment
Experience in academic advising or counseling students
Experience in situations requiring creative and analytical thinking
Knowledge of academic rules and regulations for undergraduate level advising
Knowledge of Slate
Experience in researching, interpreting and applying university policies and procedures, demonstrating a considerable knowledge of academic issues, financial aid regulations and graduation requirements
Experience with budget tracking
Experience or training in environmental or natural resource science

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 20 lbs

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $65,000 annually or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 04/22/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by May 15th, 2026.

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.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51350

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.