The Enrollment Division at the University of Denver (DU), which consists of Undergraduate Admission, International Student Admission and Financial Aid, works to attract, enroll, and cultivate an optimal mix of vibrant and intellectually motivated students who will enrich the composition of our learning community and go on to lead lives of meaning and purpose. Recognizing education as a means of individual and societal transformation, our vision is to inspire, guide, and support prospective and current students as leaders and scholars who will positively impact their communities. In our daily work, the enrollment team is guided by these values: intentional and informed decisions; integrity; diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaboration; fiscal responsibility; spirit; clear and thoughtful communication; and exceptional quality service. As an educational and research community, DU values curiosity, intellectual freedom, and open communication. DU respects individual differences and embraces civil discourse. DU promotes caring and close individual attention. DU is a community distinguished by inclusiveness, collaboration, responsiveness, and accountability. As such, we are committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Position Summary

The Southeast Associate Director of Regional Recruitment provides leadership and oversight for all Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Mississippi undergraduate recruitment.

The Southeast Associate Director of Regional Recruitment manages all recruiting aspects of an assigned territory (including extensive travel year-round with peak times in the fall and spring) and is responsible for building strong relationships with students, parents, school counselors & community-based organizations. This role will also work extensively with our Southeast community colleges and transfer students.

This position will also review applications and determine whether an applicant is academically prepared to succeed at DU (based on assessment of the students’ curriculum, grades, test scores, essay, recommendations, activities, and other attributes). Along with the entire Enrollment Division, Associate Directors of Regional Recruitment share responsibility to attract excellent students by being sensitive to, and understanding the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural

backgrounds of students. The position will assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of the recruitment efforts to build and attract a diverse student population, specifically from the Southeast market.

In addition to the recruiting duties listed above, regional recruitment associate directors will also serve on a specific committee or team within our office: Visit; Diversity and College Access; Transfer; or Communication. This position seeks candidates who bring experience, skill, and passion to specifically partner with both our Diversity & Access Team (DAT) and Transfer Team. The role reports to the senior associate director of regional recruitment. The position will assist with supporting the mission and goals of the enrollment division by striving to achieve a critical mass of academically talented and culturally dynamic students.

Essential Functions

• Associate Director of Regional Recruitment- Admission Counseling Duties
• Evaluate and recruit high caliber and academically qualified students within an assigned territory.
• Have extensive knowledge of and remain current on the University of Denver’s academic and degree programs, clubs and organizations, extracurricular programs, and other key characteristics.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of, and remain current on, the University of Denver’s academic and degree programs, clubs and organizations, extracurricular programs, and other key campus characteristics.
• Manage a territory by evaluating and implementing the best course of action to connect with students (what to do, where to recruit, methods to be used, etc.) in a way that's unique to that territory.
• Plan, manage and execute recruitment programs.
• Read applications from students who have applied from assigned territories.
• Be a students advocate during admission committee meetings to speak to a student’s overall match for DU.
• Serve as a professional, enthusiastic & ethical ambassador for DU.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Act independently to resolve issues, enhance programs, or facilitate initiatives with guidance from supervisor.
• Basic ability to understand industry and data trends for a territory and translate into measurable action plans.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Convey a compelling position to communicate the value and outcomes of a University of Denver education.
• Coordinate multiple events and activities while maintaining focus on details and outcome.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity including the understanding and appreciation for cultural differences that impact the student experience.
• Develop a trusting and affirming rapport with individuals from varying racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Discern the basic needs of prospective students and customize responses accordingly.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Give professional presentations sharing the features, outcomes, and value of DU.
• Maintain strong relationship management skills.
• Possess passion and skill to work with individuals across a spectrum of differing intersectional identities.
• Provide our key constituents with exceptional quality service.
• Utilize and draw from both quantitative and qualitative data sources to make the most informed & comprehensive decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Experience working or volunteering in admission, recruiting, college access, advising, sales or marketing, ideally in a higher education setting (may include student employment)
• Two to three years of professional work related to admission, recruiting, college access, student advising, sales or marketing, ideally in a higher education or a college access setting
• Valid drivers license
• Must live in or relocate to the Atlanta, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Orlando or Nashville area

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a regional recruiter
• Demonstrated results in growing a market and increasing key metrics with applications and enrollment
• Relationship management experience
• Strong awareness and understanding of the Southeast US recruitment market
• Knowledge of rural students, schools, and community needs
• Experience and success leading programming for traditionally underrepresented populations of students and/or parents through the college access and/or admission process
• Extensive understanding of inclusion, demographics, educational equity & intersectional identity considerations within the college admission landscape
• Familiarity with Slate Technolutions and experience developing communications for diverse markets
• Proficiency or fluency in more than one language
• Knowledge and experience with the University of Denver
• Must live in or relocate to Atlanta, Miami/Fort Lauderdale

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
For priority consideration, please submit your application materials by 4pm (MST) on May 9, 2025. The application will close at 4pm MST on May 16, 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 10.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.