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Assistant Director of Recruitment - Regional, Northern California

University of Colorado
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, California, San Francisco
Oct 22, 2026
Requisition Number: 75638 Location: San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland areas, California City San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland areas State California Employment Type: University Staff Schedule: Full-Time Posting Close Date: 27-Oct-2026 Date Posted: 21-Oct-2026 Close All Job Summary The Enrollment Management division at CU Boulder welcomes applications for the Assistant Director of Recruitment-Northern California! The Assistant Director position is based in Northern California (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland area preferred) and oversees recruitment initiatives in a designated region of Northern California (including Central California). This position is responsible for representing the University of Colorado Boulder to various constituents including prospective students, family members, high school counselors, on-and-off campus partners, community college administrators, and community leaders. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the development of a recruitment strategy and representing CU Boulder in the applicable regional organizations. This position handles the evaluation of admission applications. A passion for results and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a team-focused and heavily performance driven environment is essential. This position receives minimal supervision in the performance of daily routine. Extensive travel within the state and limited out-of-state travel with weekend and evening work is required. This position involves long periods of driving and participation at recruitment events in evening and weekend programs. Individual are required to maintain a home office. 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 In collaboration with the Director of Recruitment, create a recruitment schedule and strategy based on institutional goals and data. Extensive travel and sound fiscal management of university resources are expected. Represent CU Boulder at a broad range of recruitment activities including high school visits, college fairs, community college visits, admission workshops, large-scale receptions, and other recruitment activities in the Northern California region. Advise and counsel prospects, applicants, and students on University admissions policies, procedures, and requirements. Review and make admission decisions on all applicants as assigned. Regularly pull and analyze historical data to inform recruitment strategy. Help determine new recruitment and yield initiatives in Northern California. This includes identifying new markets, participating in new activities on a trial basis, evaluating the outcome of those events, and working to position CU Boulder at the forefront of prospective students, high schools, and colleges in Northern California. Become an active participant in applicable regional admissions organizations which includes attending conferences, regular meetings, and college fairs conducted throughout the Northern California region. Provide admissions-related information to prospective students by in-person conversation, telephone calls, and online correspondence. 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. Evaluate domestic applications for admission and supporting academic credentials and make a final admission decision. Develop and maintain strong communication with constituents in the university, high schools, other institutions of higher education, and professional organizations regarding the admission of students to CU Boulder. Participate in staff development activities including appropriate university workshops, conferences, programs, state, and national professional organizations. This will require multiple trips back to the state of Colorado throughout the year. Participate in several on-campus programs per year. Other duties as assigned. What You Should Know Regional position - Northern California area. This is a hybrid position with quarterly travel required. What We Can Offer The annual salary for this position is $73,000. 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. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be authentic. Be visionary. Be Boulder. What We Require A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute. A minimum of three years' student recruitment experience, which includes experience overseeing a recruitment territory. Ability to travel to local high schools and other venues for weekly visits and fairs. Some overnight travel will also be required. What You Will Need Ability to work well with high school and college-age students as well as various multicultural populations. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong public speaking skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse group of people within Enrollment Management, across campus, and outside of the University. Familiarity with computing. What We Would Like You to Have Experience in an admission office at a collegiate institution. 1-3 years of recruitment experience in a Northern California territory. Relevant work in counseling and other student-related activities or in community organizations, secondary schools, and educational agencies. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems (Slate), and other computer software. Knowledge of CU Boulder. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: 1. A current resume. 2. 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 October 27, 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.