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Assistant Director of Admission

Position Number: 7261103
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Assistant Director of Admission

Requisition Number: 72965
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 02-Jul-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Office of Admissions at CU Boulder invites applications for an Assistant Director of Admission! This position provides the opportunity to be a key member of the First-Year Recruitment team as well as advance the goals and mission of our fast-paced and growing Application Review division. Successful candidates will be responsible for representing the University of Colorado Boulder to various constituents, including prospective students, family members, high school counselors, and internal and external campus partners. They will implement a wide range of off-campus recruitment activities including high school visits, college fairs, receptions and individual meetings. Additionally, the role will have direct engagement in planning and implementing the annual application review cycle.
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 throughout an assigned regional territory.
Represent CU Boulder to a broad range of constituents at college fairs, community college visits, large-scale receptions, and other recruitment activities in the region.
Regularly pull and analyze historical data to inform recruitment strategy.
Conduct admission presentations to various populations.
Advise and counsel prospects, applicants, and students on university admissions policies, procedures, and requirements.
Develop and maintain effective communication with constituents in the university, high school, other institutions of higher education, government agencies, community-based organizations, and professional organizations regarding the admission of students to CU Boulder.
Partner with the Associate Director of Application Review to ensure as efficient and equitable a review process as possible for all applicants, across first-year, transfer, and international populations.
Duties could include being the primary reader of a special population of applicants; assisting with the training and support of the seasonal review team; reviewing referred files; creating and implementing quality control measures; engaging in all parts of the review and decision release process; taking part in overarching strategy discussions alongside senior admissions and university leadership; representing the process to external constituents.
Participate in admission-related programs and activities, such as campus visitation programs and new student orientation activities.
As appropriate, manage, train, supervise, and evaluate support staff, including temporary staff/seasonal readers.
Participate in all staff development activities.
Other duties as assigned.

What You Should Know

This position is expected to work in a hybrid format working in the office 2 days per week.
Extensive overnight trips and evening/weekend work are required.

What We Can Offer

The annual hiring range for this full-time position is $63,000 - $65,000.

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. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be effective. Be visionary. Be Boulder.

What We Require

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum three years of progressively more responsible experience in higher education or admissions.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

What You Will Need

Ability to lead a team.
Proven ability to work well with high school and college age students and their families, as well as a variety of multicultural populations.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Strong public speaking skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional and consistent analytical abilities.
A strong teammate who is also a self-starter.
Comfortable providing constructive feedback to seasonal readers.
Willingness to enhance job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and keeping current with legislative and ethical guidelines and requirements.
Proven dedication to creating a supportive environment that recognizes cultural competence in higher education.
Due to the nature of the position, there will be non-traditional hours on select evenings and weekends, as well as travel throughout Colorado and outside the state.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by July 2nd, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Director-of-Admission/72965