The University of Northern Iowa Admissions Office is a student-centered team dedicated to making the college process clear and personal. From application steps to scholarships, they guide students with a hands-on, supportive approach - directly impacting the next generation of Panthers. “We’re with you every step of the way” reflects their commitment to helping students confidently shape their future.

Responsibilities: Responsible for domestic freshman recruitment, admissions and yield activities; serves as a member of the department’s leadership team to help shape and support the strategic goals and priorities; provides leadership and mentorship to the recruitment team; oversees the outreach and recruitment activities and efforts for attracting a broad range of domestic freshman applicants and students; coordinates with departmental leadership to implement student recruitment strategies and manages resources in order to meet new student enrollment goals; counsels and advises prospective students and parents; facilitates strong relationships and communication with high school counselors, community college advisors, and campus partners; and monitors freshmen applications and enlists recruitment staff in activities related to application processing.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; at least five years of higher education experience in recruitment, admissions, sales/marketing or related higher education experience; demonstrated success in student recruitment and territory management; experience analyzing data and directing recruitment activities targeted at specific populations; team building skills; demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills; ability to interact effectively with students, parents, school counselors, and other campus partners; and experience developing and maintaining relationships with key influencers required. Master’s degree; experience managing a recruitment team; and supervisory experience including experience hiring, training, leading, and motivating staff preferred. Frequent work outside normal work hours and moderate travel will be necessary.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by September 2, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 9/2/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.