Northeast Associate Director of Regional Recruitment

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.

Position Summary

The Northeast Associate Director of Regional Recruitment provides leadership and oversight for all New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania undergraduate recruitment.

The Northeast 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 Northeast 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 Northeast 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 director of 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

• 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