Senior Assistant Director of Recruitment

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybride; USD 70 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Colorado Boulder Office of Admissions is seeking a Senior Assistant Director of Recruitment to lead recruitment strategy and supervise staff, collaborating with campus partners across Colorado and the nation. This role emphasizes leadership, professionalism, and organizational effectiveness.

The Senior Assistant Director represents CU Boulder in recruitment, application review, and student engagement, coaching staff and translating policies into practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible management experience in collegiate admissions.
• Ability to travel to local high schools and venues for weekly visits and fairs.
• Experience supervising full-time staff and fostering team development.

Responsabilités

• Build recruitment schedules and strategies for assigned regional territory.
• Supervise and develop professional staff through coaching and mentorship.
• Evaluate domestic applications and communicate admissions decisions per policies.
• Lead complex projects and initiatives with cross-functional collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Leadership

Staff supervision

Coaching

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

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 andtheir 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 all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

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

From offering dozens of exciting programs in a range of academic fields, to serving as one of the world’s most dynamic research and innovation hubs, to working closely through hundreds of public outreach efforts with communities across Colorado and the world, we take pride in helping our students, faculty, staff, and partners turn 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 arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. 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 Boulderoffers 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.

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.