Position title: Associate Director

Position location: Lincoln, NE

Brief job description or other details: The Associate Director leads undergraduate recruitment within Nebraska and key national markets, with a strong focus on transfer recruitment. The position executes and informs strategies to grow enrollment and strengthen pipelines from alternative high schools, community colleges, four-year institutions, military-affiliated populations, adult learners, and workforce partners. Under the guidance of the Executive Director of Admissions, this role uses data to identify new opportunities to expand the undergraduate student pipeline. As part of the Admissions Leadership Team in the Academic Services and Enrollment Management (ASEM) division, the Associate Director will collaborate with peers across the division, using data to guide recruitment and provide leadership to achieve enrollment goals. This position provides leadership and direct supervision for staff responsible for undergraduate student recruitment, working closely with the team to design and activate effective outreach, pipeline development, and recruitment strategies. The Associate Director trains staff in best practices and directs both in-person and virtual recruitment efforts to convert prospective student leads. The Associate Director reviews recruitment data and territory results and makes data-driven decisions to achieve enrollment targets. This position also provides backup support for the Associate Director of recruitment within Nebraska. The Associate Director exercises judgment in enforcing admissions policies, making recruitment decisions, and overseeing functional initiatives aligned with strategic priorities. The role works with units within ASEM and across campus to align recruitment objectives with university initiatives. As a liaison between Admissions and academic colleges, the Associate Director identifies undergraduate enrollment opportunities, streamlines pathways, and leverages resources such as articulation agreements to provide students with clear guidance. This role builds strong partnerships with advisors, counselors, workforce partners, and others to expand access and foster successful undergraduate enrollment pipelines. Additionally, the Associate Director coordinates with Visitor Experience to ensure effective resource allocation for on-campus recruitment events and activities. When needed, the position provides leadership support to the broader admissions team and may serve as a proxy for the Executive Director of Admissions. Regular travel, including evenings and weekends, is required. This position and its supervised staff are based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Travel to partner institutions, workforce organizations, recruitment events, and priority markets is expected.

Link to job posting: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/102620

Position closing date: October 15, 2026

Position title: Coordinator, Student Recruitment

Position location: Scottsdale, AZ

Brief job description or other details: The Coordinator, Student Recruitment is responsible for promoting the W.A. Franke Honors College to prospective students and families. This position fosters relationships with high schools, counselors, community-based organizations, and other faculty and staff in the Franke Honors College. This role supports prospective students and supporters through admissions processes, educational planning, and other enrollment services. The Coordinator, Student Recruitment is an effective communicator and creative problem solver who initiates proactive outreach efforts to prospective and incoming Franke Honors Wildcats. This position is responsible for administrative functions related to the role and the proper use of budget resources for recruitment activities, programs, and travel. This role will be hybrid and based in Scottsdale, AZ. Some duties can be performed remotely at home, but others will require an in-person presence at the University of Arizona Scottsdale Center. This position will allow for flexible/hybrid work arrangements due to travel obligations. Occasional travel to Main Campus in Tucson will be required for meetings or trainings.

Link to job posting: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/27217?c=arizona

Position closing date: Open Until Filled

Position title: Dean of Admissions

Position location: Fairfax, VA

Brief job description or other details: The Dean of Admissions serves as the chief strategic and operational leader of undergraduate and graduate admissions, accountable for recruiting, evaluating and enrolling a talented, diverse and academically prepared student body that reflects George Mason’s distinctive mission of access and excellence.

Link to job posting: https://listings.jobs.gmu.edu/jobs/dean-of-admissions-fairfax-va-virginia-united-states-other

Position closing date: For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 16, 2026; Open Until Filled

Position title: Admissions Officer

Position location: Walla Walla, WA

Brief job description or other details: The Admission Officer plays a key role in recruiting a talented and diverse student body to Whitman College. This includes personal contact through travel, connecting virtually and in person through interviews, cultivating relationships in assigned geographical areas, and coordination of programs that support admission objectives. This position serves as a gateway into the field of College Admissions and plays an important role in communicating the transformative experience of higher education to prospective students. The Admission Officer reports to the Senior Associate Director of Admission.

Link to job posting: https://apptrkr.com/9805259

Position closing date: Application review will begin October 19, and continue until the position is filled.

Position title: Admissions Counselor

Position location: Salt Lake City, UT

Brief job description or other details: The Office of Admissions is a dynamic and growing organization committed to assisting future students learn about and enroll at the University of Utah. We are seeking 2 personable, energetic and poised Admissions Counselors to join our team to help us expand our recruitment reach in- and out-of-state, continue to increase our new student enrollment, and shape the entering class.

Link to job posting: https://apptrkr.com/9782849

Position closing date: November 20, 2026

Position title: Associate Director - D2 Promise Programs

Position location: Colorado Springs, CO

Brief job description or other details: The Associate Program Director – D2 Promise serves as the vital link between Harrison District 2 (D2) and Pikes Peak State College (PPSC), orchestrating collaborative efforts to strengthen and expand the Promise Program infrastructure. In addition, this position will provide direct student support in assisting students to meet the qualifications for the Promise Program and are successful while attending PPSC. This role will drive strategic planning, facilitate key stakeholder relationships, manage data collection, and develop programming that enhances student pathways from high school to college completion. The ideal candidate will build upon the Promise Program's foundation to create sustainable systems supporting students in their educational journey. This role welcomes professionals from education, corporate, nonprofit, or government sectors with strong partnership facilitation experience.

Link to job posting: https://www.peakedu.org/careers

Position closing date: August 24, 2026

Position title: Admissions Counselor

Position location: Fort Collins, CO

Brief job description or other details: Position Summary: In this role, you will actively recruit primarily first year students to the university by serving as a guide and advocate for prospective students, families, and communities within your territory. You will make strategic decisions as a territory manager using real-time data, knowledge of your territory, and relationships with community members. You will connect with prospective students and families virtually and in person and through channels including email, phone, text, and video. You will serve as the face of the university at recruitment events, information sessions, and during off-campus engagements. This is a twelve-month, full-time permanent position with some travel and evening/weekend commitments. The position will be based in the Fort Collins area.

Link to job posting: https://csusystem.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/fortcollins_careers/job/Fort-Collins-CO/Admissions-Counselor_R2026105886

Position closing date: August 18, 2026

Position title: Associate Director

Position location: Lincoln, NE

Brief job description or other details: The Associate Director leads undergraduate admissions recruitment for first-time freshmen both nationally and within Nebraska. This role coordinates high school visits, college fairs, and outreach with counselors and educators outside Nebraska in primary, secondary, and tertiary markets, under the guidance of the Executive Director of Admissions. The Office of Admissions is part of the Academic Services and Enrollment Management (ASEM) division. As a member of the Admissions Leadership Team, the Associate Director collaborates with peers across the division, leveraging data to guide recruitment efforts and provide leadership to achieve enrollment goals. Responsibilities include analyzing graduation rates in states bordering Nebraska and in key markets. The Associate Director oversees a recruitment team and directly supervises Assistant Directors. They guide staff to meet enrollment goals and provide regular progress updates to the Executive Director of Admissions. Key responsibilities include training staff in territory management, monitoring performance, and supporting professional growth. This role plans and implements yield activities and territory strategies to convert prospects into enrollments. The Associate Director reviews recruitment data and territory outcomes, making data-driven adjustments to strengthen strategies and increase market share. In collaboration with the Executive Director, Admissions Leadership, and campus partners, the Associate Director develops reports and plans to drive strategy and achieve enrollment targets. The Associate Director exercises independent judgment in interpreting admissions policies, making recruitment decisions, and overseeing functional initiatives aligned with strategic priorities. The position collaborates with units within ASEM and across campus to align recruitment objectives with university initiatives. Additionally, the Associate Director works closely with Visitor Experience to ensure effective resource allocation for recruitment events and activities, and builds strong relationships with high school counselors, community contacts, and key influencers to expand student access and support recruitment. As needed, this role provides leadership support to the broader admissions team and may serve as a proxy for the Executive Director of Admissions. Regular travel, including evenings and weekends, is required. This position is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, and provides leadership for the national recruitment team, with travel to key recruitment markets across the country expected. 

Link to job posting: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/100790

Position closing date: August 3, 2026

Position title: Assistant Director of International Recruitment

Position location: Salt Lake City, UT

Brief job description or other details: The Office of Admissions is seeking a personable, energetic, and poised Assistant Director of International Recruitment. Under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Admissions, this person will play a vital role within the team, focusing on critical aspects of the recruiting of international students to the Salt Lake City campus. This position will assist with the development, implementation, and assessment of an international recruitment strategic plan for the Office of Admissions. They will also coordinate recruitment efforts for the Salt Lake City campus with the recruitment teams for the Utah Asia Campus and English pathway programs. Integral to this role is ensuring superior levels of customer service, and fostering seamless interactions between prospective students, university departments, and various stakeholders. The Assistant Director oversees the supervision and guidance of the International Admission Counselors.

Link to job posting: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/205288

Position closing date: August 31, 2026

Position title: Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment

Position location: Denver, CO

Brief job description or other details: Colorado Mesa University is hiring an Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment based in the Denver metro area! Join our Admissions team in a leadership role supervising two regional admission counselors while managing your own recruitment territory and helping shape CMU's undergraduate recruitment strategy. If you're passionate about enrollment, building meaningful relationships, being part of a values-centric team/institution, and developing others, we'd love to have you join our dynamic team!

Link to job posting: https://coloradomesa.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CMUCareers/job/Assistant-Director-of-Regional-Recruitment_JR100354-1

Position closing date: Priority consideration given to applicants who apply by July 17.