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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/ [https://daniels.du.edu/] 

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Admissions & Enrollment provides strategic and

operational leadership for graduate recruitment and admissions while partnering with the University’s centralized Office of Admission to support undergraduate business enrollment goals at the Daniels College of Business. Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions & Enrollment, this role helps develop and execute integrated enrollment strategies designed to achieve institutional enrollment goals, strengthen applicant pipelines, and enhance the College’s market position across degree programs.

The Associate Director oversees key operational components of recruitment and

admissions including recruitment event strategy, travel planning, and student ambassador programs. The role supervises three Assistant Directors responsible for recruitment, applicant engagement, and admissions evaluation across the College’s graduate programs while supporting undergraduate recruitment through collaboration with central admissions.

Working closely with the Executive Director, marketing partners, academic

leadership, and central university enrollment offices, the Associate Director ensures recruitment strategies are data-informed, operationally effective, and aligned with the College’s broader enrollment and revenue objectives.

Undergraduate recruitment efforts are conducted in partnership with the

University’s centralized Office of Admission, with the Daniels admissions team focusing primarily on event programming, yield engagement, and collaboration that strengthens the undergraduate business pipeline.

Essential Functions

Recruitment Strategy and Planning

• The Associate Director collaborates with the Executive Director to develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies supporting graduate enrollment goals while collaborating with the University’s Office of Admission to strengthen undergraduate recruitment and yield for Daniels business programs. The role analyzes enrollment data, application trends, and market conditions to inform recruitment planning, territory development, and yield initiatives.
• The Associate Director supports the annual recruitment planning process, helping establish enrollment targets, travel priorities, event strategies, and performance metrics. This role evaluates recruitment initiatives and adjusts strategies to improve application generation and enrollment conversion.

Recruitment Events and Outreach Strategy

• The Associate Director leads the planning and strategic execution of recruitment events across the Daniels College of Business. This includes signature admissions events, information sessions, recruitment fairs, webinars, and yield programming designed to engage prospective and admitted graduate students while supporting undergraduate recruitment initiatives in coordination with the University’s Office of Admission, particularly through Daniels-sponsored events and visit experiences.
• The Associate Director develops and manages recruitment travel strategies for the admissions team, identifying priority markets, evaluating travel effectiveness, and ensuring recruitment resources are allocated strategically to support enrollment goals.

Student Ambassador Programs

• The Associate Director oversees the recruitment, training, and management of student ambassador programs supporting both undergraduate and graduate admissions efforts. These ambassadors support campus visits, admissions events, and prospective student engagement activities.
• The role ensures ambassador programs effectively enhance the prospective student experience while providing leadership opportunities for current Daniels students.

Admissions Pipeline Management

• The Associate Director maintains oversight of the graduate applicant pipeline and actively participates in managing prospective student engagement from inquiry through enrollment. Working closely with the Assistant Directors, the Associate Director monitors application flow, tracks conversion metrics, and identifies opportunities to strengthen enrollment outcomes.
• The Associate Director may also maintain a limited portfolio of prospective graduate students and applicants while working in partnership with the University’s Office of Admission to support undergraduate business student yield initiatives.

Scholarship Strategy and Awarding

• In partnership with the Executive Director of Admissions & Enrollment, the Associate Director contributes to the development and implementation of scholarship strategies designed to support recruitment goals and optimize enrollment outcomes.
• The Associate Director assists in reviewing applicant profiles and scholarship recommendations to ensure awards are distributed strategically while aligning with program priorities and available financial aid resources.

Staff Leadership and Supervision

• The Associate Director supervises three Assistant Directors of Admissions and provides leadership, coaching, and performance management for the recruitment team. The role ensures that staff members are aligned with recruitment strategy, enrollment goals, and operational expectations.
• The Associate Director works closely with the Executive Director to support team development, workflow coordination, and continuous improvement of admissions processes.

Cross-Campus Collaboration and Strategic Initiatives

• The Associate Director partners with financial aid, marketing, academic programs, and central enrollment offices to ensure alignment of recruitment strategies and messaging across the student lifecycle.
• The role participates in strategic enrollment initiatives, special projects, and cross-campus committees designed to support student recruitment, retention, and institutional growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management
• Demonstrated success supporting enrollment goals and recruitment initiatives
• Experience supervising staff or student employees

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience overseeing both undergraduate and graduate recruitment strategies
• Experience developing recruitment travel strategies and event programming
• Experience using data analytics to guide enrollment decision-making
• Experience working within a business school or graduate education environment

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) July 1, 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu [https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/listing/] to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 10.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $68,000-$75,000

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 [https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2026-02/Benefits%20Overview-Benefited%20Employees_FINAL_2.9.2026.pdf], 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 [https://www.du.edu/].

Please include the following documents with your application

1. Resume
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. 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 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; 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 Worker's 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 Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement [https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/non-discrimination-statement].

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal

history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.