Assistant Director of Admissions; Campus

Assistant Director of Admissions (Campus-Based Recruitment)

Job No: 538169

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Executive/Director/Management, Student Services

Department:  - EM-OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

The Division of Enrollment Management is looking for an Assistant Director of Admissions Recruitment to lead and manage recruitment efforts within the Office of Admissions. In this role, you will supervise a team of Admissions Officers, coordinate recruitment strategies, and engage with prospective students and school personnel to support UF's enrollment goals.

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment plans to attract a highly talented freshman class.
• Build and maintain relationships with school counselors, community-based organizations, and alumni groups.
• Organize counselor events to showcase UF's academic strengths and student opportunities.
• Manage an assigned recruitment territory, including high school visits and college fairs.
• Serve as the supervisor for Gator 360 case management to ensure efficient handling of freshman admissions cases.
• Travel extensively during fall, spring, and summer cycles; operate a state vehicle and maintain a valid passport for international travel.

• Provide leadership and guidance to Admissions Officers through onboarding, performance management, and ongoing coaching to foster growth and strengthen team effectiveness.
• Guide team efforts to identify key markets and activities using historical and national data.
• Coordinate initiatives that support recruitment and yield efforts in targeted territories.

• Develop targeted recruitment materials and communications via Slate CRM.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Marketing and Communications to update brochures, website, and social media.
• Partner with Student Financial Aid to align messaging with UF's financial aid priorities.

• Participate in office-wide planning, resource allocation, and strategic goal setting.
• Assist with special projects and reports as requested by the Associate Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

$65,000 annually

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually)
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

Valid Driver's License is required.

Valid Passport, or ability to obtain, is required.

• Experience with all levels of university admission
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with others
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated leadership skills; experience supervising a team of remote staff

Applicants must upload the following documents to be considered for the position:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Applications must be submitted by 11:55p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This requisition will be used to fill multiple positions.

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Applications Close: 11 January 2026

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.