Senior Admission Counselor or Assistant Director, Diversity Recruitment and Outreach, Admissions

The successful candidate for this role will bring:

Required

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Program and administrative experience (1-3 years for a Senior Admission Counselor OR more than 3 years for an Assistant Director) in a post‐secondary academic setting that support student/staff engagement for diversity initiatives, preferably in college admissions or programs.
• Basic knowledge or understanding of both benefits of and challenges to recruiting underrepresented student populations.

• Demonstrates a working proficiency level in:

• Collaborating across multiple departments or units to engage students or staff in programs or initiatives, preferably with a diversity, equity and inclusion focus.
• The use of Microsoft Office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Demonstrates an Extensive proficiency level in:

• The ability to operate a program by developing, promoting, and implementing the specific goals and objectives of the program.
• Decision making and critical thinking; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Interacting with a variety of individuals in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Other

• Must be available to travel extensively (~25%); could include overnight, evening, and weekend travel and work.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the Fleet Safety Program guidelines.

Desired

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs or related field.
• Experience in admissions work, educational agency serving college bound populations, student service programs (financial aid, student life, residence hall services, student organizations, etc.), especially serving underrepresented student populations.
• Demonstrates a working proficiency level in:

• The knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Direct experience with recruiting underrepresented student populations.

APPLY!
To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload both of the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal and credential background check. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

*This posting will end advertising at 11:59 (CT) on Sunday, 11/13/2022. 

Additional Details

• The anticipated hiring salary for this position is a range of  $43,558 - 46,000 for Senior Admission Counselor title OR $45,500-$48,000 for Assistant Director title. Title is dependent on years of experience and desired qualifications. Reach out to the contact person to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.
• In support of the University of Iowa residential-campus experience, mission and values, and due to the nature of this position within the University, the department currently has the expectation of all Admissions employees to work fully on-site on a regular basis, working remote only when the work dictates (i.e. travel) and during some breaks.
• For questions, contact Emily Kleinmeyer at emily-kleinmeyer@uiowa.edu

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