Nestled between the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake City, the state’s capitol, the University of Utah is the state’s public flagship institution and a top-tier research university classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the 131 research universities with the “highest research activity” in the nation. The “U” is a Big-12 institution with a total enrollment of over 33,000 students and an undergraduate enrollment of over 26,000 students. The U is committed to providing an exceptional academic and co-curricular experience for students and community engagement.
The Office of Admissions is seeking a personable, energetic, and poised Assistant Director of Recruitment. Under the guidance of the Senior Associate Director of Recruitment, this person will play a vital role within the team, focusing on critical aspects of the transfer student recruitment process. This position will assist with the development, implementation, and assessment of a strategic plan for the Office of Admissions. This position will ensure the continuity and quality of all recruitment efforts aimed at attracting and enrolling new students to the University of Utah. Integral to this role is ensuring superior levels of customer service, and fostering seamless interactions between prospective students, university departments, and various stakeholders. The Assistant Director oversees the supervision and guidance of admissions counselors, ensuring the planning and implementation of recruitment activities.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Assist in setting recruitment short and long-term goals. Establish internal objectives and implement procedures to meet goals.
Assist with the development, implementation, reporting and assessment of a strategic recruitment plan.
Assess the impact and success of recruitment strategies and tactics through collecting and analyzing various types of data to recommend and implement improvements and changes to existing efforts.
Responsible for the training/development, supervision, support, evaluation, and retention of full-time, professional staff members.
Work closely with the other recruitment managers to support an office culture of accountability, team-work, and consistency.
Assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Welcome Center.
Manage recruitment requests, event registrations and staff coverage. Oversee recruitment event tracking system to assess visits, and generate regular reports to share with admissions staff.
Support the recruitment and admission of students from institutions within an assigned territory. Build personalized relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and other constituents in support of the recruitment goals for the territory.
Read and evaluate application files in assigned territory, and oversee and manage the reading volume and deadlines for direct reports.
Oversee the travel planning and approval process for direct reports, and having an in- depth knowledge of the university’s travel policies, procedures and Concur travel system.
Significant domestic travel, including some overnights and weekends, is required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required.
Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Salt Lake is the U’s “college city,” pairing sophisticated urban offerings with outdoor adventure. From Broadway shows
and the Sundance Film Festival to the Utah Jazz NBA games, world class skiing and five national parks, Utah offers a
variety of activities for students to enjoy. Students also have access to low cost outdoor equipment rentals and group
outings to help them explore the surrounding Wasatch Mountains.
Salt Lake City is the top in the nation for diversity of jobs, according to Bloomberg, which means there are an abundance
of companies providing U students with internship and employment opportunities. And, when students land that job
downtown, their transportation is covered. U students have access to public transportation to, from, and around
campus and the Salt Lake Valley for no additional cost.
The U offers an affordable investment in a high quality and high value degree by having the lowest out-of-state cost of
attendance in the Pac-12, along with the opportunity to meet requirements for in-state tuition after just one year.
As a leader in global research and innovation, the U provides students with exciting ways to discover and nurture their ...
interests. From Lassonde Studios, an on-campus incubator and entrepreneurial center, and an international campus in
Incheon, South Korea, to the Student Success Advocates and the hundreds of undergrad research opportunities, the
possibilities are only limited by the imagination.