Assistant Director Outreach & Access: Office of Admissions

Responsibilities: Leads recruitment of students with traditionally lower college enrollment rates, including low-income and first-generation students; plans and implements on and off campus recruitment programs for these populations; supports overall Admissions operations by reviewing admission applications, meeting with prospective students and their families; serves as a member of the Admissions leadership team; serves as liaison to various university departments and programs serving first generation and low income students; contributes to campus retention and student success initiatives for populations with lower completion rates; and serves as leader for summer Jump Start program.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; at least three years of admissions, student services, college advocacy, community outreach, or related experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; and experience organizing programs and events for student populations required. Master’s degree; demonstrated success in building cooperative working relationships with families, community-based organizations, faculty, alumni, students, high school and community college staff; ability to multitask; excellent attention to detail; experience in leading or advising student groups; experience managing data and analysis for reports; and proficiency in Spanish (ILR Level 2 – Limited working proficiency) preferred. Frequent travel, including overnight travel will be necessary. Frequent evening and weekend work will also be necessary.
Application Instructions: All application materials must be submitted before November 25, 2024, to be considered for this position. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume   2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.
 
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
 
The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 11/25/2024 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.