Assistant Director of Admissions
About The Position
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. Using knowledge of enrollment cycles, 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.
Requirements
- 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 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
Responsibilities
- Implement University of Idaho recruitment and conversion initiatives for prospective and admitted undergraduate students.
- Act as the primary University of Idaho contact for high schools and regional community colleges in assigned geographical areas of responsibility.
- Conduct recruiting activities in other selected areas as necessary.
- Assist prospective students and their parents in their transition to the University of Idaho.
- Represent the University of Idaho at college nights, college fairs, tours, financial aid nights, and visits to high schools and community colleges.
- Follow up with contacts.
- Track and understand the student market in the assigned region.
- Understand educational systems.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of UI programs, degrees, admissions requirements, and institutional data points.
- Independently manage a budget provided for recruitment initiatives and activities specific to their region.
- Assist with other selected on and off-campus recruitment programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
