The Enrollment Division at the University of Denver, which consists of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid, seeks to attract and enroll students who will become leaders, scholars, artists, entrepreneurs, and public servants uniquely qualified to live in and shape a global society.
The Undergraduate Admission team recognizes 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 and inclusion; collaboration; fiscal responsibility; spirit; clear and thoughtful communication; and exceptional quality service.
The Financial Aid Office is dedicated to serving and educating students, families, colleagues, and the community through the financial aid process from pre-enrollment to program completion. We value empathy and integrity, knowledgeable and professional staff, advocacy and access, clear and consistent communication, and compliance. We have primary responsibility for the undergraduate financial aid process, and we also serve the graduate student population.
Position Summary
The Diversity & Access Team supports the mission and goals of the Enrollment Division by striving to achieve a critical mass of academically talented and culturally dynamic students who are traditionally underrepresented on college campuses and more specifically, at the University of Denver. Along with the entire Enrollment Division, the Diversity and Access Team shares responsibility to attract excellent students by being sensitive to, and understanding, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds of students.
The College Access and Group Visit Coordinator assists in building strong relationships with community-based organizations (such as Daniels Fund, College Track, and Denver Scholarship Foundation), oversee weekly Group Visits, supervises the Group Visit Intern, and leads our summer college access program, Access DU. In addition, this position will also act as the liaison to the Undergraduate Admission Visit Team.
Essential Functions
- Maintain and manage relationships with Pathway Partners.
- Oversee the Group Visit Program (Kindergarten through Community College Groups)
- Lead Access DU, a complex, visit experience for historically underserved and underrepresented groups.
- Supervise one student intern.
- Participate in special, day-long visit programs throughout the year.
- Ensure that all touchpoints with students and stakeholders are delivered with exceptional quality service.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent written, verbal and speaking skills.
- Highly organized.
- Coordinate multiple events and activities while maintaining focus on details and outcome.
- Strong relationship management skills.
- Desire to be a member of a team focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the understanding and appreciation for cultural differences that impact the student experience
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences
- Provide our key constituents with exceptional quality service.
- Act independently to resolve issues, enhance programs, or facilitate initiatives with guidance from supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- One year of office experience
- Experience working in higher education and/or with high school students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience with the University of Denver.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience as an event coordinator.
- Expertise with Microsoft software (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proficiency or fluency in more than one language.
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM), preferably Slate Technolutions.
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 work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekends.
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 2, 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 6.
Hourly Range
The hourly range for the position is $21.50 - $24.50.
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.