Senior Assistant Director, Admission

Job Title: Senior Assistant Director, Admission

Department: Admission Office

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

2080 Hours per year

12 Months per year

40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. 

Job Summary

The Senior Assistant Director of Admission will provide leadership for Colorado College’s Pre-College Program, overseeing the full student lifecycle from marketing and recruitment through admission, enrollment, and post-program assessment. This role plays a key part in advancing the College’s mission by recruiting and enrolling diverse, academically talented students who reflect the institution’s priorities and values. The Senior Assistant Director will collaborate with campus partners to ensure a seamless experience for students—from initial inquiry through program completion—and will offer support to individuals participating in college access initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pre-College Program team’s marketing and recruitment initiatives to meet enrollment and net tuition revenue goals. Establish Pre-College admission guidelines including design of application forms, creation of admission rating rubric, and disbursement of scholarships. Design a pipeline to enroll more Pre-College students as full-time, undergraduate matriculants at Colorado College.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for students seeking Pre-College Program enrollment. Build strong relationships with high school students and their families, high school counselors, community-based organization staff, and college access partners. Lead information sessions for prospective students and their families and travel to recruitment events off campus.
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure a safe, enriching environment for high school students admitted to Summer Pre-College who will live and study on campus for two-and-a-half weeks in the summer. Serve as a liaison to professors who teach in the Pre-College program. Hire, mentor and supervise student staff. Provide support and mentoring to individuals in Colorado College’s access programs.
• Serve as an undergraduate admission officer including outreach and recruitment, territory management, leading information sessions on campus, and serving on office project teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3 years of experience in a related field ​

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: 10/12/25
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $51,779 to $62,135 per year 

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

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Benefit Information:

Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html