Assistant or Associate Director, Diversity Recruitment & Outreach, Admissions
The University of Iowa Office of Admissions is seeking a full-time (100%) Assistant or Associate Director of Diversity Recruitment and Outreach to lead efforts aimed as serving prospective undergraduate students from underrepresented populations. (See Additional Position Details section below for title info.)
This position leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive recruitment plan focused on creating a diverse student body with particular attention to underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities, first generation students, low income students, students with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Key areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to):
- Plan, implement and assess recruitment programs and services for underrepresented students. Identify, equip and mobilize a community of University of Iowa students, faculty, staff and alumni eager to assist with college readiness, college access and other outreach initiatives designed to serve underrepresented students.
- Cultivate, strengthen, and maintain relationships with high school counselors, independent counselors, community college advisors, coordinators from state and federal agencies such as GEAR UP and Upward Bound, community-based organizations and other key stakeholders who work with underrepresented populations.
- Work collaboratively with campus partners, committees and other groups involved in implementing the institution’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan. Represent the University of
- Iowa at outreach events, public service programs and community events. Work closely with the Admissions Events Team to plan innovative, high-impact outreach events and campus visit opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with the admissions leadership team to manage an assigned geographic recruitment territory. This includes planning, executing and evaluating recruitment activities and events (high school visits, college fairs, on- and off-campus events, direct outreach and communication).
- Participate in regular coordination meetings with Office of Admissions and Center for Diversity and Enrichment staff; serve as a member of UI’s Student Success Team and other university committees as assigned. Work with the Center for Diversity & Enrichment to help plan, coordinate, and implement the Iowa Edge transition program and Advantage Iowa Scholarship Program.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.