University of Idaho

Director, Career and Academic Support Services

University of Idaho$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Five years progressive leadership experience in relevant fields.
  • Experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives.
  • Proven leadership in managing fiscal budgets effectively.
  • Master's Degree from an accredited institution required.
  • Ability to work nonstandard hours and travel regionally and nationally.
  • Eligibility for membership in related professional organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for Career Services and Academic Support Programs.
  • Identify departmental priorities to enhance student development.
  • Assess program effectiveness to inform adjustments and improvements.
  • Supervise coordinators and departmental staff.
  • Collaborate with colleges to analyze post-graduation outcomes.
  • Maintain financial oversight of departmental budgets and funds.
  • Plan and evaluate academic support services to meet student needs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in higher education leadership.
  • Engagement with multiple stakeholders within a university setting.
  • Ability to influence student success and retention strategies.
  • Flexible hours accommodating various business needs.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP005364P

Position Title
Director, Career and Academic Support Services

Division/College
Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Department
Enrollment Management

Location
Moscow

Position Overview

The director provides departmental leadership for Career Services and strategic oversight for Academic Support Programs, both of which directly impact student success and retention goals that support the mission of the University of Idaho. Responsibilities include identifying departmental priorities; enhancing academic and career development of students; performing assessments to determine unit and program effectiveness; supervising coordinators and staff; and collaborating with colleges to collect and analyze post-graduation outcomes to adjust programs and services as needed. Additionally, the director offers leadership and vision for planning, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of academic support services, while maintaining financial oversight for all departmental budgets-including state, endowment, grant, gift, and revenue-generating funds-and writing and reviewing contracts, agreements, and grants.

Unit URL

Career Services | University of IdahoAcademic support services | University of Idaho

Position Qualifications

Required Experience
  • Five years progressive leadership experience
  • Experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives
  • Leadership experience managing fiscal budget


Required Education
  • Masters' Degree


Required Other
  • Must be eligible for membership in related professional organizations
  • Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include mornings, evenings and weekends to meet business needs
  • Ability to travel as needed regionally, and nationally, for business


Additional Preferred
  • Prior higher education leadership experience in student support services areas
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to network and develop collaborative partnerships
  • Excellent leadership/management skills
  • Excellent written communication skills


Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None


Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status
Exempt

Employee Category
Exempt

Pay Range
$100,000 or higher DOE

Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year

FTE

1

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No

Posting Date
07/09/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 1, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Applicants:Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.

For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources - Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at [email protected]

Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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