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University of Denver
Seasonal Graduate Admissions Assistant
🇺🇸
Denver, Colorado
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Temporary Part-Time
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$21
per Hour
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Enrollment
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August 26th, 2026
CRM
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Denver is hiring a Temporary Admissions Assistant for its Office of Graduate Education. This role involves preparing and reviewing graduate admission files, processing applications efficiently, and responding to applicant inquiries during peak admissions periods.
Highlights
- Review graduate applications and academic records to ensure minimum standards are met.
- Organize electronic admission materials and complete data entry tasks.
- Communicate with applicants regarding missing documents and application status.
- Use the University's admissions CRM system, Slate, for managing applications.
- Respond to high volumes of email inquiries with excellent customer service.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment in handling sensitive information.
- Requires a bachelor's degree and prior administrative office experience.
- Hourly wage is $21.00 for a seasonal role from October 2026 to January or March 2027.
- Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 35 hours per week.
- Preferred experience includes higher education or admissions background.
Seasonal Graduate Admissions Assistant Full Description
Position Summary
This is a temporary, in-person, non-benefitted position in the Office of Graduate Education. This position will work closely with the enrollment team to help prepare admission files and assist with the preliminary application review for graduate programs during the peak admissions season. The successful candidates must have strong attention to detail, work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment, and have excellent customer service skills. This position requires working at a computer for the majority of the day and the ability to be seated for extended periods.
Applicants must be available to work Monday through Friday except for University holidays and closures. There are two positions available. Please specify in your cover letter if you are interested in the January or March end date.
- October 2026 – January 2027
- October 2026 – March 2027
This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
Essential Functions
While upholding and following University policies and procedures, the following duties are required for this position:
- Review and examine prospective students’ graduate applications and academic records utilizing established standards and guidelines to ensure applicants meet minimum University standards.
- Prepare admission files for academic units by organizing electronic application materials, reviewing for completion, completing data entry, and notifying applicants of any missing items.
- Process admissions files in a timely and accurate manner based on priorities set by admissions team.
- Using sound judgment and excellent customer service skills, respond to a high volume of e-mail inquiries regarding graduate admission applications.
- Review and prepare applicant files for final OGE decision approval and release.
- Perform other projects, as assigned, to support the admissions team and OGE.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Can quickly learn and use new software systems including the University’s admissions CRM system, Slate
- Exercise confidentiality, discretion and good judgment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Administrative office experience
- Computer proficiency skills
Preferred Qualifications
Higher education and/or admissions experience
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 35 hours/week, seasonal October 2026 – January or March 2027
This is an in-person position at the University of Denver. In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work after a preliminary period. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on team specific needs.
Hourly Rate: $21.00
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 some benefits for non-benefited employees.
Please include the following documents with your application: 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. 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.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.
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