The Enrollment Division at the University of Denver (DU), which consists of Undergraduate Admission, International Student 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; pioneering 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. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About the Admission Communication Team

The Communication Team supports the mission and goals of the enrollment division by ensuring consistent and relevant messaging to educate, excite and empower prospective and current members of the DU community through creative and innovative strategies. The Communication Team is responsible for creating and/or reviewing all communication touchpoints across a variety of platforms (website, social media, video, print, electronic, digital marketing, text messages, etc.) and works collaboratively to envision and execute campaigns in all these areas.

Position Summary

We have a position available to hire at the Assistant or Associate Director level. In addition to the recruitment duties listed below, this position will also serve on the Communication Team in our office. This position reports to the Director of Communication, and we seek candidates who bring experience, skill, and passion to serve on our Communication Team.

This role will also assist the Admission team as an Admission Counselor, including management of all recruitment aspects of an assigned territory both locally and nationally (including extensive travel in the fall and spring). This position is responsible for building strong relationships with students, parents, school counselors & community-based organizations. You will 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, and other attributes. Along with the entire Enrollment Division, Admission Counselors share responsibility to attract excellent students by being sensitive to, and understanding, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds of students.

Essential Functions

Communication Assistant Director

Associate Director

All assistant director functions as well as:

Admission Counselor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Qualifications

Assistant Director

Associate Director

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Director

Associate Director

Working Environment

Physical Activities

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 12, 2022.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

Assistant Director

Associate Director

• The salary grade for the position is 9.

Salary Range:

Assistant Director

• The salary range for this position is $50,000-$55,000.

Associate Director

• The salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000.

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 candidates 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:

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans 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; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; 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; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.