Assistant Director of Admissions

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Admissions plays an important role in supporting recruitment and enrollment initiatives for both graduate and undergraduate programs at the Daniels College of Business. This position serves as a key ambassador for the College, advising prospective students, participating in admissions evaluation, and supporting events and engagement initiatives that help prospective students understand the value of a Daniels business education.

Essential Functions

• Graduate Recruitment and Admissions

• Serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students, providing consultation on program options, admissions criteria, and application preparation.
• Manages relationships with prospective students throughout the admissions process, conducting admissions interviews when appropriate, and evaluating applications as part of the admissions review process.
• Contributes recommendations regarding admissions decisions and scholarship considerations while helping ensure that incoming classes meet the College’s academic quality and program objectives.
• Participates in recruitment activities designed to expand awareness of Daniels graduate programs, including information sessions, webinars, recruiting fairs, and other outreach initiatives.
• Contributes to identifying new markets and recruitment strategies based on enrollment data and market trends.

• Undergraduate Recruitment Partnership

• Collaborates closely with the University’s central Office of Admission to support Daniels undergraduate enrollment goals.
• Represents the Daniels College of Business at recruitment and yield events designed to engage prospective and admitted students interested in studying business.
• Participates in university-sponsored admissions events, including information sessions, campus visit programs, and admitted student events.
• Works with the Undergraduate Programs office to help communicate the value of a Daniels business degree, answer program-specific questions, and connect prospective students with relevant resources.
• Assists with targeted outreach initiatives designed to strengthen enrollment of business majors, including partnerships with community colleges, engagement with admitted students, and participation in yield-focused communications and events.

• Recruitment Events and Outreach

• Supports the planning and execution of recruitment and yield events for both graduate and undergraduate audiences.
• Works with admissions colleagues and the marketing team to deliver information sessions, webinars, campus visits, and other engagement initiatives designed to inform and attract prospective students.
• Affords assistance in training and coordinating student ambassadors who support campus visits and prospective student events.

• Enrollment Data and Strategy

• Makes a contribution to admissions strategy discussions by providing insights related to applicant behavior, recruitment activities, and market demand.
• Helps evaluate recruitment initiatives and recommends improvements designed to strengthen the applicant pool and increase enrollment conversion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, student services, marketing, or related fields.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to represent the Daniels College of Business professionally to prospective students and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or graduate coursework in business, education, or a related field.
• Experience working in higher education admissions or recruitment.
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Slate.
• Familiarity with the higher education student lifecycle from prospect through enrollment.

Application

To apply, candidates must submit their resume and cover letter through the University of Denver’s online application system at jobs.du.edu. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Grade Number: 9

• Salary Range: $58,000 - $65,000

• The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.