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**Open Date** 11/05/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43517B

**Job Title** Assoc Dir, Education

**Working Title** Associate Director, Admissions for Outreach, Access, and Community Engagement

**Career Progression Track** F

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Executive

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

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

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Full-time, typically 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

This is an exempt position, so schedule may periodically change and require working evenings, weekends, as well as some travel.

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 00295 - Office of Admissions

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $72,000 - $74,000

**Close Date** 02/05/2026

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

Job Summary

The Office of Admissions is seeking an Associate Director of Admissions for Outreach, Access, and Community Engagement. This position will focus on the targeted recruitment of students historically underrepresented in the college process. Under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Admissions, this person will play a vital role within the recruitment team, providing strategic leadership and oversight of recruitment initiatives to support the institutional enrollment goals. This role directs a comprehensive outreach strategy across local, regional, and national markets, manages a team of admissions counselors, and ensures the execution of data-informed recruitment plans. The Associate Director collaborates with campus partners, oversees access and community engagement event execution, and monitors key performance indicators to enhance prospective student engagement and yield outcomes. This position serves plays a critical role within the Office of Admissions.

Responsibilities

+ Develop recruitment and communication strategies for underrepresented students that integrate with the overall recruitment and communication plan.

+ Engage with internal and external community organizations that support the University’s recruitment strategy.

+ Develop relationships with community-based organizations and high school counselors in Utah and across the country as we expand our recruitment efforts.

+ Collaborate with relevant campus partners to engage in strategic outreach for student support and success.

+ Create a strategic yield program that supports the University’s overall enrollment goals.

+ Develop a series of trainings that educate the Office of Admission about best practices for access, outreach, and community engagement.

+ Plan and execute events for students from traditionally underrepresented populations.

+ Coordinate group visits to campus for community partners.

+ Strong mentorship and supervision background.

+ This position will manage entry-level admissions counselors.

+ Use data effectively in order to create a strategic recruitment plan for various University initiatives.

+ Extensive presentation experience required.

+ Manage a relevant recruitment territory, providing impressive customer service to a variety of various student populations.

+ Represent the University at national conferences.

+ Experience utilizing sponsorships in community engagement to increase university presence and awareness.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

+ Bachelor or Master’s degree in higher education or counseling is preferred.

+ Fluency in Spanish (preference only, not required).

**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/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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