The University of Iowa Office of Admissions is hiring a dedicated Assistant Director or Senior Assistant Director, Outreach & Recruitment (100% appointment.) The Assistant Director, Outreach & Recruitment, is responsible for the leadership and supervisor of the admissions events team. They will be responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating student recruitment and outreach initiatives that support institutional enrollment goals, with a primary focus on on-campus visits and recruitment events. They will also have the opportunity to:
For a full job description, including all duties and competencies, please e-mail the contact listed below.
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About the Department: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is dedicated to assisting and supporting prospective, new and current undergraduate students through services such as information sharing, campus visits, admission application and liaising with academic areas, financial aid, student life and advisors. We welcome working with future students, admitted students, parents, families and counselors alike. We believe the University of Iowa will prepare you, challenge you, and change you and you will change the world.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Minimum 2 years’ experience planning, coordinating, and implementing events, programs, or services involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience supervising or leading teams.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of recruitment and outreach events.
Ability to travel locally, regionally, and occasionally statewide, as needed.
Ability to move and transport event materials and equipment, up to 25 pounds, and perform event setup and teardown activities.
Competencies Required:
Demonstrates a working proficiency level in the following competencies:
Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
Written and verbal communication, including presentations and public-facing interactions.
Organization, project management, and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities.
Data collection, reporting, and assessment to support program improvement and decision making.
Training, mentoring, or coordinating the work of students, volunteers, or staff.
Utilizing business systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications to support operations and program management.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, student affairs, or a related field.
Experience planning and implementing large-scale recruitment, visitation, orientation, or outreach programs.
Experience working with event management, student information, CRM, or registration systems (such as MAUI, Slate, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms).
To Apply:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload BOTH of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:
a current resume
a cover letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.
Work Modality: This position is primarily on-campus but may be eligible for some flexibility and remote work (i.e., over academic calendar break times and ad hoc) in alignment with dept policies and practices. All remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location
The University will not sponsor any work authorization for this role.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $60,000 - Commensurate with the top of the range reserved for exceptionally qualified applicants. This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Title and compensation will be determined based on experience and meeting required and desired qualifications.
Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.
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