Job Details

Director of Admissions Operations

Position Number: 7148922
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Director of Admissions Operations

Posting Number: SP005267P
Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: UG Admissions - Processing
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

The Director of Admissions Operations reports to the Executive Director for Admissions & Recruitment and serves as a member of the SEM senior leadership team. This position serves as the chief undergraduate applicant records official for the University, providing leadership and oversight for the application records management function, working closely with central and departmental IT staff to ensure the accuracy and integrity of applicant data and records, expanding the use and functionality of existing and/or new technology, and coordination of all functions of the Admissions Office. The Director conducts continuous evaluation of system tools and serves as a subject matter expert for the Admissions Office in the development of strategies to leverage technology and systems that meet recruitment, admission, and yield needs.

The Director of Admissions Operations interprets institutional, state, and federal regulations as they relate to admission procedures; ensures compliance with Department of Homeland Security policies; develops and implements admission policies and procedures to fulfill the Universitys enrollment objectives; manages technical resources and coordinates upgrades and data integrations related to the administrative computer systems; develops and maintains strategic budget and resource management practices in the administration of the operations budget; and supervises Admissions processing and technical staff. This position develops, implements, and executes admission strategies that fulfill the universitys enrollment objectives, including directing all domestic undergraduate admission functions; providing technical and operational support to other offices that offer university admission, researching and planning departmental initiatives, and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of admission policies, practices, and procedures.

Required Experience:

Three years of management level experience in student admissions
Experience supervising full-time staff
Experience interpreting and implementing academic rules and regulations
Experience developing and implementing operational policies and procedures
Experience working with a complex computerized student information and reporting system

Required Education:

Bachelors degree

Required Other:

Agency (USCIS) requirements require the incumbent to be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
Must be eligible for membership in relevant professional organizations

Additional Preferred:

Education:

Masters degree

Experience:

Experience as a supervisor in an academic environment, preferably in an Admissions Office

Skills/Knowledge/Ability to:

Comprehensive knowledge of international education systems and credentials
Thorough knowledge of student records policies and procedures
Thorough knowledge of a computerized admissions system
Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to interpret and implement academic rules and regulations
Knowledge and understanding of the structure and chain of responsibilities within a university
Ability to analyze areas of need and establish procedures to satisfy that need
Demonstrated evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills for interaction among students, faculty, administrators, staff and technical personnel
Strong organizational skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $86,000 or higher DOE
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: 05/11/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before May 25, 2026 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

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/51526

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