Assistant Director of Admissions

The University is located in Denver, Colorado, a city known for its dynamic blend of business, innovation and world-class recreation. Denver is consistently ranked by Forbes and Kiplingers Magazine as one of the top cities for young professionals and recent college graduates. The University of Denver is a private institution founded in 1864. It serves a population of more than 5,200 undergraduate and 6,200 graduate students as a research-intensive institution. The beautiful campus is located approximately seven miles from downtown with easy access to public transportation.

With a long tradition of excellence and innovation, the Daniels College of Business prepares students to succeed in a dynamic, changing world. We are a high-achieving community of students, staff and faculty that inspires one another to think in new ways, perform at higher levels, and transform organizations and communities. Daniels is ranked among the top business schools and is the only business school in Colorado to receive rankings and recognition from BusinessWeek, the Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. The Daniels College of Business (DCB) offers a variety of baccalaureate, graduate, PhD and certificate programs which are detailed at https://daniels.du.edu/ 

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.

For graduate programs, the Assistant Director actively supports recruitment and admissions processes, working directly with prospective students from inquiry through matriculation. For undergraduate programs, the role partners closely with the University of Denver’s central Office of Admission by supporting college-level recruitment efforts, participating in university-sponsored events, and engaging admitted students to strengthen yield for Daniels business majors. Assistant Directors may also assume leadership responsibility for specific recruitment domains or program portfolios—including undergraduate engagement or graduate program areas such as MS or MBA programs—depending on team structure and strategic enrollment priorities.

The Assistant Director collaborates closely with admissions leadership, marketing and events teams, program directors, and university enrollment partners to help achieve the College’s enrollment goals while ensuring an excellent experience for prospective students and applicants.

Essential Functions

Graduate Recruitment and Admissions

• The Assistant Director supports recruitment and admissions for the Daniels College of Business graduate portfolio, including MBA, specialized master’s programs, and certificates. The role serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students, providing consultation on program options, admissions criteria, and application preparation.
• The Assistant Director manages relationships with prospective students throughout the admissions process, conducts admissions interviews when appropriate, and evaluates applications as part of the admissions review process. The role contributes recommendations regarding admissions decisions and scholarship considerations while helping ensure that incoming classes meet the College’s academic quality and program objectives.
• The Assistant Director participates in recruitment activities designed to expand awareness of Daniels graduate programs, including information sessions, webinars, recruiting fairs, and other outreach initiatives. The role also contributes to identifying new markets and recruitment strategies based on enrollment data and market trends.

Undergraduate Recruitment Partnership

• In support of Daniels undergraduate enrollment goals, the Assistant Director collaborates closely with the University’s central Office of Admission. While the central admissions office manages prospective student outreach and application processing, this role represents the Daniels College of Business at recruitment and yield events designed to engage prospective and admitted students interested in studying business.
• The Assistant Director participates in university-sponsored admissions events, including information sessions, campus visit programs, and admitted student events. The role 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.
• The Assistant Director may also assist 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

• The Assistant Director supports the planning and execution of recruitment and yield events for both graduate and undergraduate audiences. Working with admissions colleagues and the marketing team, the role helps deliver information sessions, webinars, campus visits, and other engagement initiatives designed to inform and attract prospective students.
• The role may also assist in training and coordinating student ambassadors who support campus visits and prospective student events.

Enrollment Data and Strategy

• The Assistant Director monitors admissions pipelines and recruitment outcomes, reviewing enrollment data to identify trends and opportunities for improving recruitment effectiveness. The role contributes to admissions strategy discussions by providing insights related to applicant behavior, recruitment activities, and market demand.
• Working with the admissions team, the Assistant Director helps evaluate recruitment initiatives and recommend improvements designed to strengthen the applicant pool and increase enrollment conversion.

Collaboration and Portfolio Flexibility

• Assistant Directors work collaboratively as a team to support the recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment of students across the Daniels College of Business undergraduate and graduate program portfolio. While each Assistant Director may develop areas of specialization aligned with specific programs, markets, or stages of the admissions funnel, all team members contribute to shared enrollment goals and may support multiple programs as needs evolve. Responsibilities may shift over time to align with program priorities, recruitment strategies, and enrollment objectives.

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.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Slate.
• Familiarity with the higher education student lifecycle from prospect through enrollment.

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. Some required travel for recruiting purposes.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 2, 2026. The application will fully close at 4:00pm (MST) on August 15th, 2026.

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:
The salary range for this position is $58,000-$65,000.

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:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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