Assistant Director of Admissions

University of Denver•Quinte West, ON

1d•$58,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Admissions plays an important role in supporting recruitment and enrollment initiatives for both graduate and undergraduate programs at the Daniels College of Business. This position serves as a key ambassador for the College, advising prospective students, participating in admissions evaluation, and supporting events and engagement initiatives that help prospective students understand the value of a Daniels business education. For graduate programs, the Assistant Director actively supports recruitment and admissions processes, working directly with prospective students from inquiry through matriculation. For undergraduate programs, the role partners closely with the University of Denver’s central Office of Admission by supporting college-level recruitment efforts, participating in university-sponsored events, and engaging admitted students to strengthen yield for Daniels business majors. Assistant Directors may also assume leadership responsibility for specific recruitment domains or program portfolios—including undergraduate engagement or graduate program areas such as MS or MBA programs—depending on team structure and strategic enrollment priorities. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with admissions leadership, marketing and events teams, program directors, and university enrollment partners to help achieve the College’s enrollment goals while ensuring an excellent experience for prospective students and applicants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2–3 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, student services, marketing, or related fields.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to represent the Daniels College of Business professionally to prospective students and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or graduate coursework in business, education, or a related field.
Experience working in higher education admissions or recruitment.
Experience using CRM systems such as Slate.
Familiarity with the higher education student lifecycle from prospect through enrollment.

Responsibilities

Supports recruitment and admissions for the Daniels College of Business graduate portfolio, including MBA, specialized master’s programs, and certificates.
Serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students, providing consultation on program options, admissions criteria, and application preparation.
Manages relationships with prospective students throughout the admissions process, conducts admissions interviews when appropriate, and evaluates applications as part of the admissions review process.
Contributes recommendations regarding admissions decisions and scholarship considerations while helping ensure that incoming classes meet the College’s academic quality and program objectives.
Participates in recruitment activities designed to expand awareness of Daniels graduate programs, including information sessions, webinars, recruiting fairs, and other outreach initiatives.
Contributes to identifying new markets and recruitment strategies based on enrollment data and market trends.
Collaborates closely with the University’s central Office of Admission to represent the Daniels College of Business at recruitment and yield events designed to engage prospective and admitted students interested in studying business.
Participates in university-sponsored admissions events, including information sessions, campus visit programs, and admitted student events.
Works with the Undergraduate Programs office to help communicate the value of a Daniels business degree, answer program-specific questions, and connect prospective students with relevant resources.
Assists with targeted outreach initiatives designed to strengthen enrollment of business majors, including partnerships with community colleges, engagement with admitted students, and participation in yield-focused communications and events.
Supports the planning and execution of recruitment and yield events for both graduate and undergraduate audiences.
Helps deliver information sessions, webinars, campus visits, and other engagement initiatives designed to inform and attract prospective students.
May assist in training and coordinating student ambassadors who support campus visits and prospective student events.
Monitors admissions pipelines and recruitment outcomes, reviewing enrollment data to identify trends and opportunities for improving recruitment effectiveness.
Contributes to admissions strategy discussions by providing insights related to applicant behavior, recruitment activities, and market demand.
Evaluates recruitment initiatives and recommends improvements designed to strengthen the applicant pool and increase enrollment conversion.
Works collaboratively as a team to support the recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment of students across the Daniels College of Business undergraduate and graduate program portfolio.
May develop areas of specialization aligned with specific programs, markets, or stages of the admissions funnel.
Contributes to shared enrollment goals and may support multiple programs as needs evolve.
Responsibilities may shift over time to align with program priorities, recruitment strategies, and enrollment objectives.