Senior Associate Director of Transfer Admission

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 our daily work the enrollment team is guided by these values: intentional and informed decisions; integrity; inclusion; collaboration; fiscal responsibility; 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.

Position Summary

The admission counseling staff identifies evaluates and cultivates prospective students for the University of Denver. This includes extensive travel in the fall and some travel in the spring to recruit in an assigned territory including visiting high schools community colleges and attending college fairs. You will evaluate applications for admission meet with students individually and present to groups of high school and transfer students. A critical part of this communication includes informing prospective students about academic programs and financial considerations at DU.

Associate Directors 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 etc.) in a culturally sensitive and informed manner. Along with the entire Enrollment Division Associate Directors share responsibility to attract excellent students by being sensitive to and understanding the diverse academic socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds of students. The position will assist in the development implementation and coordination of the recruitment efforts to build and attract a diverse student population.

In addition to the recruiting duties listed above the Associate Director of Admission will serve on specific committees or projects as needed within the division and act as a leader within this group providing expertise on processes and procedures. This may include communication planning campus visit programming virtual recruitment and marketing credential evaluation application review task forces data analysis and the supervision of student employees.

Essential Functions

Associate Directors allot their work time as follows:

• 40% Territory Management/Counseling Duties
• 50-60% Team Responsibility
• 0-10% Supervision

Knowledge of DU: Have extensive knowledge of and remain current on the University of Denvers academic and degree programs clubs and organizations extracurricular and support programs and other key campus characteristics.

Territory Management: Counselors must creatively develop unique and innovative strategies on a yearly basis to maximize potential in each territory. Manage a territory by evaluating and implementing the best course of action to connect with students (what to do where to recruit methods to be used etc.) in a way thats unique to that territory.

Relationship Management: Maintain consistent contact with constituents throughout the process including students parents guidance counselors advisors and community-based organizations as well as DU campus partners.

Read Applications: Review applications from students who have applied from their assigned territories and be responsible for assessing the

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Communicate your message effectively with excellent written verbal and speaking skills to connect with diverse audiences.
• Present information in an easy-to-understand engaging and professional manner that conveys your message with clarity and skill.
• Possess a commitment to diversity inclusion and equity that illustrates an ability to work with all intersectional identities while appreciating cultural differences; develop a trusting and affirming rapport with individuals from varying racial ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Respond promptly and in a compelling manner to inquiries from students parents advisors other departments and team members putting their needs before other daily tasks.
• Be prepared to counsel students through the process of transferring beyond applying. Serve students in the best way possible by presenting options and insight.
• Demonstrate your understanding of the value of a DU education curricula offered at DU and basic student needs to hone your skills as an effective recruiter.
• Ability to multitask
• Demonstrate your relationship management skills to better contribute collaborate think critically act independently and be accountable to your teams and constituents.
• Use your advanced skills to take on elevated issues with prospective students and their families right away; facilitate conversation and collaboration with other departments using your superb communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings & weekends travel in and out-of-state and develop relationships as needed during heavy recruitment seasons.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Three-five years of experience or two-three years experience and a related Masters/Doctorate degree) in work or volunteering related to admission international education recruiting college access or advising ideally in a higher education setting (may include student employment).
• Proven success with analyzing college records.
• Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications

• Recruitment transfer credit or advising experience
• Staff Management Experience
• Experience with staff or budget management
• Proficiency or fluency in a second language preference in Spanish
• Experience and success working with traditionally underrepresented populations through the college access and/or admission process
• Experience with content creation across various platforms and strategic communication planning

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.

Application Deadline

For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) December 3 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through 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 $65000 - $80000.

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:

1. Resume

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 Universitys 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 Workers 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 Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

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