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rrUniversity of Idaho

rrAssistant Director of Admissions

rrLocation: Off Campus Location - S. California

rrDivision/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

rrEmployee Category: Exempt

rrPay Range: \$66,580 or higher depending upon experience

rrFTE: 1

rrFull/Part Time: Full Time

rrPosition Summary:

rThe 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 also conduct recruiting activities in other selected areas as necessary. With a strong work ethic and understanding of enrollment cycles, the asst. dir. 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 program, 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.

rrMinimum Qualifications:

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• Bachelor\'s Degree

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rrPreferred Qualifications:

rEducation:

• 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 a variety of people, including students, faculty, and administrators.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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• Ability to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 pounds

rAbility to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 poundsrr

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rRequired Licensures, Certifications or other

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rPosting Number: SP004530P

rrPosting Date: 07/22/2024

rrClosing Date:

rr* Open Until Filled:** Yes

rrSpecial Instructions:

rThis position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 5, 2024 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: eschirmer@uidaho.edu

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