Seasonal Graduate Admissions Assistant

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver invites applications for a temporary, in-person position in the Office of Graduate Education. The role supports the admissions team by preparing and reviewing graduate applications, processing files, and handling high-volume email inquiries. It is non-benefited and capped at 1,000 hours per year, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.

– 4:30 p.m., 35 hours per week. Two timeframes are listed: October 2026–January 2027 and October 2026–March 2027, with eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Administrative office experience.
• Computer proficiency skills.

Responsibilities

• Review graduate applications and academic records to ensure minimum standards.
• Prepare admission files by organizing electronic materials and notifying applicants of missing items.
• Process admissions files accurately based on priorities.
• Respond to high volumes of email inquiries regarding graduate admissions.
• Review applicant files for final decision approval and release.
• Support the admissions team and Office of Graduate Education with other projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Ability to work in fast-paced env

CRM experience (Slate)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job 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.

• 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.

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.