Director of Admissions

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Eastern Oregon University – Oregon's Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.

Applicant must provide: 1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant's professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU); 2) Resume/Curriculum vitae; 3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.

Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.

Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.

EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in the remarkably scenic, high elevation Grande Ronde Valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take avirtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.

EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including: • Paid holidays (10 days/year) • Paid vacation (accrues 15 hours/month) • Paid sick time-off (accrues 8 hours/month – no limit!) • Individual AND Family Healthcare Insurance: medical, dental and vision! (95%+ employer-paid!) • Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits • Employer paid life insurance • Relocation assistance • Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents • Discounted athletics facilities membership • For more details, see Prospective Employees.

Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.

Position Information

Full or Part Time Full Time FTE 1.0 Position Type Regular Posting Number 20110687C&A

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary Eastern Oregon University (EOU) invites applications for the position of Director of Admissions. Located in the scenic Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, EOU is committed to student success, access, innovation, and community engagement. The Director of Admissions provides strategic leadership for undergraduate recruitment and admissions operations while helping shape the future of enrollment growth and student engagement at the university.

The Director of Admissions leads the university's undergraduate recruitment and admissions efforts for first-year and transfer students, including domestic and international populations. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategic enrollment initiatives designed to convert prospective students into applicants and admitted students into enrolled Mountaineers.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Enrollment Management, the Director of Admissions oversees recruitment strategy, admissions communications, staff supervision, enrollment forecasting, and relationship management in support of institutional enrollment goals.

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Special Instructions to Applicants Eastern Oregon University – Oregon's Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.

Applicant must provide: 1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant's professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU); 2) Resume/Curriculum vitae; 3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.

Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.

Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.

EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in the remarkably scenic, high elevation Grande Ronde Valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.

EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including: • Paid holidays (10 days/year) • Paid vacation (accrues 15 hours/month) • Paid sick time-off (accrues 8 hours/month – no limit!) • Individual AND Family Healthcare Insurance: medical, dental and vision! (95%+ employer-paid!) • Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits • Employer paid life insurance • Relocation assistance • Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents • Discounted athletics facilities membership • For more details, see Prospective Employees.

Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law. Salary $71,010 to $79,703 per annum DOQ

Posting Detail Information

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes First Day of Application Review 08/21/2026 Quick Link to Posting https: // eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/3499

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