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University of Idaho
Associate Director of Admissions
Location: Moscow
Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $56,500 per year or higher depending on education and experience
FTE: 1
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:
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
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
- Master's 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
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP004678P
Posting Date: 12/06/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before January 6, 2025 will receive priority 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
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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