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**Open Date** 06/23/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42243B

**Job Title** Manager, Administrative

**Working Title** Assistant Director for International Admissions Operations

**Job Grade** E

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

8:00am – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday

This is a hybrid position. After 90 days working in the office, Admissions employees are eligible to work remotely up to 3 days/week.

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 00295 - Office of Admissions

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $53,000 - $55,000

**Close Date** 09/23/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Office of Admissions is excited to add an Assistant Director for International Admissions Operations to the team. This position oversees full-time evaluators in two areas—International Undergraduate Admissions and Utah Global (an English language pathways program developed in partnership with Shorelight). Our evaluators are thoughtful and dedicated, espousing a strong sense of responsibility to the students and institution we serve. We seek a leader with experience in international admissions or an adjacent field who enjoys supporting their colleagues, learning about complex systems, and contributing new ideas. The Assistant Director for International Admissions Operations reports to the Senior Associate Director for Admissions Operations and works closely with a wide swath of university partners to meet shared goals. Ideal candidates are patient, strategic, empathetic, adaptable, and detail oriented. Cultural humility and curiosity are a must!

This is a hybrid position. After 90 days working in the office, Admissions employees are eligible to work remotely up to 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

1. Support and supervise the work of the International Undergraduate Admissions and Utah Global areas.

2. Identify changes or necessary adjustments in admissions-related policies (e.g., updating test score minimums for proof of English-language proficiency).

3. Review requests for exceptions to policies and unique situations where professional judgement must be used.

4. Assist in setting department short and long-term goals.

5. Establish internal objectives and implement procedures to meet goals. Evaluate effectiveness of procedures and provide periodic progress reports.

6. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise full-time evaluators as well as student clerks. Assess related training needs and coordinate training programs to meet those needs.

7. Work closely with the other members of the Operations Management team to support an office culture of accountability and empathy.

8. Assist with the holistic review of international applicants.

9. Collaborate with University partners, departments and offices to improve the experiences of international students throughout the application and enrollment processes.

10. Remain informed on the needs and considerations international students bring to their pursuit of education in the U.S.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferences

Previous experience working with or on behalf of international students.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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