Assistant Director of Admissions

University Of Idaho; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho invites applications for the Assistant Director for Admissions (Recruitment) position in Seattle, WA. This role drives outreach to prospective and admitted students and serves as the primary UI contact for high schools and regional community colleges in assigned areas.

You will manage recruitment activities, coordinate campus visits and events, and maintain market knowledge of programs, costs, and admissions timelines while handling a defined recruitment budget.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an admissions office or similar recruitment role.
• Strong knowledge of outreach, marketing, and student engagement strategies.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment initiatives for prospective and admitted undergraduates.
• Represent UI at high schools, college nights, fairs, and visits.
• Manage regional recruitment activities and budget for the region.
• Coordinate with departments to convey admissions requirements and programs.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Public relations

Sales

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in student counseling, education, business or public relations

Tools

AV equipment

Job description

Division/College Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Department UG Admissions - Recruitment

Location Off Campus Location - Seattle, Washington

Position Overview

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.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include selected evenings and weekends to meet business needs
• Eligible for membership in admissions and enrollment based organizations

Additional Preferred

Education

• 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 students, faculty and administrators

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

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

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range $55,000 per year or higher depending on education and experience

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE 1

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date 08/24/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before September 13, 2026 will receive first consideration.

Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References
• Letter of Qualification

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Academic Careers
  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
  • Facebook
  • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
  • Indeed.com
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Newspaper
  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Word of Mouth
  • Militaryjob.com
  • DSPSjobs.com
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No