The Enrollment Division at the University of Denver (DU), which consists of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid, works to attract, enroll, and cultivate an optimal mix of vibrant and intellectually motivated students who will enrich the composition of our learning community and go on to lead lives of meaning and purpose. Recognizing education as a means of individual and societal transformation, our vision is to inspire, guide, and support prospective and current students as leaders and scholars who will positively impact their communities. In our daily work, the enrollment team is guided by these values: intentional and informed decisions; integrity; diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaboration; fiscal responsibility; spirit; clear and thoughtful communication; and exceptional quality service. As an educational and research community, DU values curiosity, intellectual freedom, and open communication. DU respects individual differences and embraces civil discourse. DU promotes caring and close individual attention. DU is a community distinguished by inclusiveness, collaboration, responsiveness, and accountability. As such, we are committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff.
Position Summary
The admission counseling staff identifies, evaluates and cultivates prospective students for the University of Denver. This includes extensive travel in the fall and some travel in the spring to recruit in an assigned territory, including visiting high schools and attending college fairs. You will evaluate applications for admission, meet with students individually and present to groups of high school students. A critical part of this communication includes informing prospective students about academic programs and financial considerations at DU.
The Assistant Director of Admission manages all recruiting aspects of an assigned territory both locally and nationally and is responsible for building strong relationships with students, parents, school counselors and community-based organizations. Assistant Directors review applications and determine whether an applicant is academically prepared to succeed at DU (based on assessment of the students’ curriculum, grades, test scores, essay, recommendations, activities, etc.) in a culturally sensitive and informed manner. Along with the entire Enrollment Division, Assistant Directors share responsibility to attract excellent students by being sensitive to, and understanding, the diverse academic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds of students. The position will assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of the recruitment efforts to build and attract a diverse student population. Within our admission counseling staff, we have a strong career promotion structure: Assistant Directors are considered for promotion to Associate Directors after two to three years of service.
Associate Directors review applications and determine whether an applicant is academically prepared to succeed at DU (based on assessment of the students’ curriculum, grades, test scores, essay, recommendations, activities, etc.) in a culturally sensitive and informed manner. Along with the entire Enrollment Division, Associate Directors share responsibility to attract excellent students by being sensitive to, and understanding, the diverse academic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds of students. The position will assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of the recruitment efforts to build and attract a diverse student population.
Essential Functions
Assistant Directors allot their work time as follows:
- 50% Territory Management/Counseling Duties
- 50% Team Responsibility
Associate Directors allot their work time as follows:
- 30% Territory Management/Counseling Duties
- 60% Team Responsibility
- 10% Supervision
Knowledge of DU: Have extensive knowledge of, and remain current on, the University of Denver’s academic and degree programs, clubs and organizations, extracurricular and support programs and other key campus characteristics.
Territory Management: Counselors must creatively develop unique and innovative strategies on a yearly basis to maximize potential in each territory. Manage a territory by evaluating and implementing the best course of action to connect with students (what to do, where to recruit, methods to be used, etc.) in a way that's unique to that territory.
Relationship Management: Maintain consistent contact with constituents throughout the process, including students, parents, guidance counselors, advisors and community-based organizations, as well as DU campus partners.
Application Evaluation: Review applications from students who have applied from their assigned territories and be responsible for assessing the
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Communicate your message effectively with excellent written, verbal and speaking skills to connect with diverse audiences.
- Present information in an easy-to-understand, engaging and professional manner that conveys your message with clarity and skill.
- Respond promptly and in a compelling manner to inquiries from students, parents, advisors, other departments and team members, putting their needs before other daily tasks.
- Use your understanding of the value of a DU education, curricula offered at DU and basic student needs to hone your skills as an effective recruiter.
- Thoughtfully prioritize competing interests within your constituent base of prospective students, their families and the academic and administrative departments that support them.
- Demonstrate your commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity by successfully collaborating across intersectional identities while appreciating cultural differences; develop a trusting and affirming rapport with individuals from varying racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Use your relationship management skills to better contribute, collaborate, think critically, act independently and be accountable to your teams and constituents, as well as campus partners and vendors.
- Act as an influencer with enhanced knowledge, demonstrating your ability to address complicated recruiting and team challenges.
- Resolve issues with prospective students and their parents right away; facilitate conversation and collaboration with other departments using superb communication skills.
- Explain key components of DU’s brand identity and assist others in maintaining consistent brand voice.
- Liaise with internal and external partners to complement and support the integrated marketing and communication plan for Undergraduate Admission.
- Ability to work evenings & weekends, travel in and out-of-state, and develop relationships as needed during heavy recruitment seasons.
Additional skills may include:
- Use your advanced skills to take on elevated issues with prospective students and their families right away; facilitate conversation and collaboration with other departments using superb communication skills.
Required Qualifications
Assistant Director:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Two-three years of experience (or related master’s degree) in work or volunteering related to admission, recruiting, college access, advising, sales or marketing ideally in a higher education setting (may include student employment).
- Valid Driver’s License
Associate Director:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Three-five years of experience (or two to three years’ experience and a related Master’s/Doctorate degree) in work or volunteering related to admission, recruiting, college access, or advising, sales or marketing ideally in a higher education setting (may include student employment).
- Proven success with content creation across a variety of platforms (print and email specifically) and as part of an integrated marketing and communications plan
- Experience managing communications through a constituent relationship management (CRM) tool or similar system
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with or familiarity with preparing print media, developing communication for a brand/organization, and managing communications through a constituent relationship management (CRM) tool or similar system
- Prior exposure to budget management and vendor relationships
- Proficiency or fluency in a second language, preference in Spanish
- Project Management Experience
- Experience with staff and budget management
- Graphic design or video production experience
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Ability to use a computer for an extended period
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance
- Ability to travel regularly visiting schools and covering college fairs which requires standing for long periods of time
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 7, 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number
The salary grade for the position is 9.
Salary Range
Assistant Director:
The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $65,000.
Associate Director:
The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $73,000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.