Job Details

Associate Director of Admissions

Position Number: 7261568
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Associate Director of Admissions

Posting Number: SP005337P
Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: UG Admissions - Recruitment
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position provides leadership and coordination of the University of Idaho undergraduate recruitment, admissions and enrollment programs. They will contribute to the development and execution of the Enrollment Management Strategic Marketing and Recruitment Plan. Working with leadership and representatives of University Marketing and Communications, they will operationalize enrollment promotional materials and update pertinent websites as needed.

Duties may include:

Coordinate and plan events strategically in line with college and university goals and processes
Advise prospective students through engagement with high school, community college community-based organizations and other entities independently develop pipeline initiatives to encourage interest with the University of Idaho
Exercise independent judgment and authority in making certain admissions decisions and contributing to the overall decision
Leveraging their years of recruitment experience, collaborate with leadership in the training and mentoring of new board appointed staff
Being a point of support regarding in-state and out of state transfer student population recruitment strategies
Assist in the further utilization and development of constituent relationship management (CRM) systems in order to achieve stated recruitment and enrollment goals
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Three years in higher education
Speaking publicly to large and small groups
Compiling and analyzing information and using predictive modeling.
Identifying and defining problems/alternatives and developing recommendations for leadership decisions
Planning, organizing, and implementing workshops, programs and conferences

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree

Required Other:

Ability to travel regionally and for several weeks in the fall and in the spring
Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include evenings and weekends
Eligible for membership in admissions and enrollment based organizations

Additional Preferred:

Education:

Masters Degree in student counseling, education, business, public relations or other related field

Experience:

Five to seven years of admissions/recruitment experience in Higher Education
One year of supervisory experience with budgetary experience and responsibility
Extensive experience in public relations, sales, marketing or related field

Skills/Abilities:

Strong written communication skills as evidenced in the application materials
Good knowledge of a student centered/customer service oriented philosophy
Ability to operate independently, exercising independent judgment and discretion and with little or no guidance, and to be able to make decisions on behalf of the Office of Admissions and the University that are appropriate timely and defensible
Understanding of current market trends in higher education and the skills to translate that knowledge into successful enrollment management programs and objectives
Ability to learn admissions and financial aid requirements and deadlines for high school and transfer students
General knowledge about all UI colleges, majors, services, their requirements, restrictions and costs
Strong organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively, with individuals and large groups
Ability to quickly gain familiarity with university policies, procedures and programs
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team with students, faculty and administrators while serving as liaison with other departments/institutions and explaining and implement policies and procedures
Good knowledge of a student centered/customer service oriented philosophy
Understanding of good management principles and practices and their application such as techniques and procedures used in program development
Developing, reporting and evaluating programs while possessing knowledge and understanding of the structure and chain of responsibilities within a university
Experience with record keeping systems
Experience with public relations and marketing principles
Good knowledge of how to make data driven decisions to prioritize time and efforts

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $57,000 per year or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before July 12, 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: cfoor@uidaho.edu

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/51915

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