Associate Director of Admissions Visits & Experiences

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Official Title: Academic Services Associate Director

Working Title: Associate Director of Admissions Visits & Experiences

FTE: Full-time (100% FTE) | Hybrid Modality

Salary Range: $68,042 - $70,000

Position #00754664 - Requisition #34986

Join the University of Colorado Denver

About the University of Colorado - Denver

The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu.

Job Description

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

In collaboration with the Recruitment and Admissions leadership team, the Associate Director of Admissions Visits & Experiences plays a critical role in the design and implementation of the campus visit and experience strategies. These visits and experiences include on- and off-campus events in both in-person and virtual/remote modalities. Experiences and visitation opportunities are developed to showcase CU Denver to prospective students, families, high school and community college counselors, community partners, and student and campus organizations with the goal of attracting and enrolling new students to CU Denver.

Associate Director of Admissions Visits & Experiences

What you will do:

Campus Visits & Events

• Plan, promote, facilitate, and manage approximately 10-15 large-scale recruitment and yield events each year.
• Design and reimagine the current campus visit program and gather, analyze, and provide feedback on data from all recruitment events and share with key campus stakeholders for continuous improvement efforts.
• Support group visits to campus and oversee daily campus tour visits highlighting CU Denver services, facilities, and the unique spirit and attributes of our campus.
• Oversee school and community partnerships as they pertain to Undergraduate Recruitment, Admissions, and Outreach
• Collaborate with CU Denver faculty and staff within the Colleges and Schools to educate and involve them in the recruitment process and campus visits and support other prospective student pipeline programming.
• Prepares bi-monthly and ad hoc reports on event activity, registration, and effectiveness.
• Support planning, content development, and promotion of off-campus recruitment events hosted by Admissions Counselors and Recruitment staff.
• Partner with recruitment-adjacent units to align messaging, audience, outcomes, and tracking of participants for events occurring across campus, Veteran and Military Student Services (VMSS), Honors and Leadership, Pre-Collegiate Development Program (PCDP), Summer Camp Programs, and more.
• Manage events and outreach budgets.

Management, Supervision, and Training

• Supervise the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Outreach & Admissions Pathways and two Graduate Assistants who will hire, supervise, and continuously train Student Ambassadors and student customer service staff who assist with recruitment and yield events, group visits, daily campus tours, office administration including reception desk and phone staffing.
• Inform the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and other senior-level staff about developing and ongoing issues or concerns, prioritize issues and concerns that require immediate action, and act on behalf of the Director when necessary.
• Create and provide training to entire Undergraduate Admissions & K-12 Outreach staff and school and college partners as necessary in the interest of making our events as impactful as possible.
• Participate in Collegiate Information and Visitor Services Association (CIVSA) to remain current on best practices and represent CU Denver Office of Undergraduate Admissions & K-12 Outreach at both on-campus, off-campus, and virtual events.
• Manage student employment salary budget.

Leadership

• Serve as a member of the management team within the Admissions team.
• Recommend strategies, partnerships, programs, and technologies that will advance recruitment and outreach efforts of the University.
• Actively engage in cross-team project planning and management

Other

• Purchase and handle admissions promotional products: merchandise, inflatables, feather flags, signage, and other materials.
• Maintain Admissions website.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $68,042 - $70,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by October 17, 2024 at 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to Andrew Loso, Andrew.Loso@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Policy

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

Diversity and Equity

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

• A bachelor's degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree or terminal degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Six (6) years in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrate an exceptional understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion with a commitment to developing equitable practices.
• Ability to perform duties independently without guidance and direction from other professionals.
• Ability to articulate the University's mission and the importance of the 2030 strategic plan
• Ability to manage ambiguous situations and/or information and translate them into results
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional management and leadership qualities
• Ability to manage and oversee multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high attention to detail
• Ability to effectively plan, establish and implement program goals and objectives
• Ability to manage the day-to-day oversight of a department and its program processes, workflow and administration
• Ability to determine and implement a department's processes and strategic plans
• Ability to develop strategic plans that align with the goals of the University
• Demonstrate progressive supervisory qualities.

Conditions of Employment

• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus.

Employment Sponsorship

Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.