Senior Assistant Director of Recruitment

Univeristy Of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder Office of Admissions invites applications for a Senior Assistant Director of Recruitment. The role represents CU Boulder to prospective students, families, counselors, and community partners across Colorado and the nation, providing strategic leadership and supervising staff.

Responsibilities include building recruitment schedules, data analysis, guiding staff, evaluating applications, leading cross-functional projects, and travel for high schools and fairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible management experience in a collegiate admissions office.
• Ability to travel to local high schools and venues for weekly visits and fairs.
• Experience applying admissions policies and guiding student-centered guidance across recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

• Build recruitment schedule and strategy for assigned regional territory.
• Supervise and develop professional staff through coaching and performance management.
• Evaluate domestic applications and communicate admissions decisions per policy.
• Lead complex projects and coordinate cross-functional efforts with campus partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Communication skills

Admissions review

Travel for recruitment events

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Office of Admissions at CU Boulder welcomes applications for a Senior Assistant Director of Recruitment. In addition to representing the university to prospective students and their families, high school counselors, and community partners throughout Colorado and across the country, this position serves as an experienced admissions leader who provides strategic and operational leadership through expertise, collaboration, and staff supervision. The Senior Assistant Director plays a key role in advancing departmental priorities by leading complex initiatives, supporting organizational effectiveness, and fostering the professional growth and success of the admissions team.

Senior Assistant Directors represent CU Boulder as experienced admissions professionals, applying sound judgment, modeling professionalism, and demonstrating a consistent commitment to departmental priorities and expectations in recruitment, application review, and student engagement. They supervise and develop professional staff by providing coaching, sharing institutional knowledge, and helping translate recruitment strategies and admissions policies into effective practice. Through a commitment to continuous professional growth, they strengthen both their own expertise and that of the Office of Admissions.

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 assigned regional territory. Represent CU Boulder both on and off campus to a broad range of constituents at on-campus information sessions, college fairs, large-scale receptions and other recruitment activities in this region. Regularly pull and analyze historical data to inform recruitment strategy.
• Supervises and develops professional staff through coaching, performance management, and ongoing mentorship while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture. Models professionalism, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to departmental priorities and expectations. Provides guidance that helps staff connect recruitment strategies and admissions policies to daily practice while encouraging continuous professional growth and advancing the effectiveness of the Office of Admissions.
• Evaluates domestic applications for admission and supporting academic credentials, making admissions recommendations in accordance with university policies and established review practices. Develops and maintains strong communication with prospective students, their families, and high school counselors throughout the admissions process by providing timely, accurate, and student-centered guidance.
• Leads complex projects and strategic initiatives that advance the priorities of the Office of Admissions. Collaborates with admissions leadership and campus partners to develop implementation plans, coordinate cross-functional efforts, communicate progress, and assess outcomes while adapting to evolving departmental needs and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Should Know

• This position is expected to work in a hybrid format, with at least 2 days on campus each week. Extensive overnight trips and evening/weekend work are required.
• Due to the nature of this position, there will be non-traditional hours on select evenings and weekends because of recruitment 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; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs 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 or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively more responsible and independent management experience (including minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising full-time staff) in a collegiate admissions office.
• A combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Ability to travel to local high schools and other venues for weekly visits and fairs.

What You Will Need

• Ability to work well with high school and college age students as 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 a collegiate admissions office.
• Relevant experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Relevant experience in managing recruitment activities.
• The ability to network with constituents and to form lasting relationships with campus offices and organizations.

We may request references at a later time.

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