Associate Director, Admissions for Outreach, Access, and Community Engagement

Associate Director, Admissions for Outreach, Access, and Community Engagement

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 :

Preferences :

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.