Senior Assistant Director of Recruitment

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Senior Assistant Director of Recruitment to represent the university to prospective students, families, counselors, and communities across Colorado and nationwide. This role provides strategic and operational leadership, supervising staff and guiding recruitment, admissions review, and student engagement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years of management experience in collegiate admissions, and strong public speaking and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Progressively responsible and independent management experience in collegiate admissions is preferred.
• Ability to travel to local high schools and venues for weekly visits and fairs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Build a recruitment schedule and strategy for assigned regional territory; represent CU Boulder at information sessions and college fairs; analyze historical data to inform strategy.
• Supervises and develops professional staff through coaching, performance management, and mentorship; fosters a collaborative team culture.
• Evaluates domestic applications for admission and credentials; communicates with prospective students and families.
• Leads complex projects and strategic initiatives; coordinates cross-functional efforts and assesses outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Office of Admissions at CU Boulder welcomes applicationsfor a Senior Assistant Director of Recruitment. Inaddition to representing the university to prospective students and their families, high school counselors, and community partnersthroughout Colorado and across the country, this position serves asan experienced admissions leader who provides strategic andoperational leadership through expertise, collaboration, and staffsupervision. The Senior Assistant Director plays a key role inadvancing departmental priorities by leading complex initiatives,supporting organizational effectiveness, and fostering theprofessional growth and success of the admissions team.

Senior Assistant Directors represent CU Boulder as experiencedadmissions professionals, applying sound judgment, modelingprofessionalism, and demonstrating a consistent commitment todepartmental priorities and expectations in recruitment,application review, and student engagement. They supervise anddevelop professional staff by providing coaching, sharinginstitutional knowledge, and helping translate recruitmentstrategies and admissions policies into effective practice. Througha commitment to continuous professional growth, they strengthenboth their own expertise and that of the Office ofAdmissions.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

As one of only 35 U.S. public research institutions in theAssociation of American Universities (AAU), CU Boulder is aboutrealizing the positive impacts of new knowledge.

From offering dozens of exciting programs in a range of academicfields, to serving as one of the world’s most dynamic research andinnovation hubs, to working closely through hundreds of publicoutreach efforts with communities across Colorado and the world, wetake pride in helping our students, faculty, staff, and partnersturn new insights into productive outcomes that change lives.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Build a recruitment schedule and strategy based on specific,targeted high schools and college fairs throughout an assignedregional territory. Represent CU Boulder both on and off campus toa broad range of constituents at on-campus information sessions,college fairs, large-scale receptions and other recruitmentactivities in this region. Regularly pull and analyze historicaldata to inform recruitment strategy.
• Supervises and develops professional staff through coaching,performance management, and ongoing mentorship while fostering acollaborative, high-performing team culture. Modelsprofessionalism, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment todepartmental priorities and expectations. Provides guidance thathelps staff connect recruitment strategies and admissions policiesto daily practice while encouraging continuous professional growthand advancing the effectiveness of the Office of Admissions.
• Evaluates domestic applications for admission and supportingacademic credentials, making admissions recommendations inaccordance with university policies and established reviewpractices. Develops and maintains strong communication withprospective students, their families, and high school counselorsthroughout the admissions process by providing timely, accurate,and student-centered guidance.
• Leads complex projects and strategic initiatives that advancethe priorities of the Office of Admissions. Collaborates withadmissions leadership and campus partners to develop implementationplans, coordinate cross-functional efforts, communicate progress,and assess outcomes while adapting to evolving departmental needsand identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Should Know

• This position is expected to work in a hybrid format, with atleast 2 days on campus each week. Extensive overnight trips andevening/weekend work are required.
• Due to the nature of this position, there will benon-traditional hours on select evenings and weekends because ofrecruitment obligations such as college fairs, on-campus visits,etc.

What We Can Offer

• The annual salary for this position is $78,100.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Coloradoand #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks andprograms through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be dynamic. Be flexible. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university orequivalent combination of education and experience may substituteon a year for year basis.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively more responsible andindependent management experience (including minimum of 2 years’experience supervising full-time staff) in a collegiate admissionsoffice.
• A combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Ability to travel to local high schools and other venues forweekly visits and fairs.

What You Will Need

• Ability to work well with high school and college age studentsas well as various multicultural populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Familiarity with computing.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Significant experience in managing programs and/or staff in acollegiate admissions office.
• Relevant experience working with people from a variety ofbackgrounds.
• Relevant experience in managing recruitment activities.
• The ability to network with constituents and to form lastingrelationships with campus offices and organizations.