Job Details

Associate Director of International Admissions

Requisition Number: 69234
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 11-Jan-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

As the University of Colorado Boulder embarks on an exciting and new internationalization effort, it is looking to add an Associate Director to its International Admissions Team.
Reporting to the Director of International Admissions in the Office of Admissions, the associate director serves as an internally facing leader responsible for managing day-to-day functions on the International Admissions Team. The associate director serves as a thought-partner to the director and participates in the development and administration of policies and procedures; the management of full-time, seasonal, and student staff; the coordination of programs and activities; and the recruitment, processing, and review of international applicants to the university.
The associate director holds a leadership role on International Admissions, a team of 12 other full-time employees responsible for recruiting and advising first-year, transfer, and graduate applicants; converting international transcripts and credentials; processing more than 10,000 applications each year; issuing initial immigration documents; and working with partners to welcome matriculating international students to the campus community.
In their supervisory role, the associate director coordinates activities between the undergraduate operations and recruitment units and is responsible for collaborating on designing, implementing, and evaluating team-wide procedures and manuals. To this end, the associate director is a hands-on supervisor who assists with the tasks and demands of team members and ensures best practices are followed. The associate director also works with graduate admissions teams on recruitment and communication efforts.
In addition to being a leader on the International Admissions Team, the associate director participates in Senior Leadership, an office-wide group that coordinates functions and policies set by the Assistant Vice Chancellor and the office's three directors. 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

Coordinate and streamline the day-to-day functions of International Admissions

• Supervise and ensure the effective integration of undergraduate operations and recruitment functions, including efforts around lead generation, travel, events, outreach, communication, application and immigration processing, credential evaluations, admissions reviews, scholarship selection, and the creation of team-wide manuals and procedures. Implement strategies and policies determined by the director and facilitate relevant training for staff.

Manage a recruitment territory

• Recruit, advise, and correspond with prospective students and education leaders in a specified territory; travel internationally and represent CU Boulder at high schools, universities, college fairs, conferences, and receptions; read applications and make admissions and scholarship decisions; manage special applicant populations and recruited athletes.

Liaise with partners in Admissions, Enrollment Management, and campus units

• Work with associate and senior assistant directors on application workflows, marketing and communication efforts, pre-arrival, and other procedures that affect the recruitment and matriculation of international students.

Plan and assess the International Admissions calendar

• Ensure the effectiveness of a full-cycle recruitment and undergraduate operations calendar and coordinate key functions with direct reports, especially logistics around travel and events, processing and reading timelines, Slate workflows, decision releases, and marketing updates. Collaborate with the director and team managers on overall strategies for enrolling first-year, transfer, and graduate students, providing data on markets and competitors as needed.

Other duties as assigned

What You Should Know

• This position is on a hybrid schedule-working at least two days a week on campus in Boulder, Colorado-and engages in some night and weekend work to accommodate recruitment responsibilities, international time zones, and seasonal international travel.
• A valid driver's license is needed to meet recruitment expectations.

What We Can Offer

• The annual salary range is $86,100 - $90,000.

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. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.


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Be challenged. Be visionary. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis).
• Four plus (4+) years of progressively more responsible and independent management experience in a college admissions office, including lead or supervisory experience.
• Extensive, demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures related to the recruitment and admission of international students.

What You Will Need

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High levels of cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work successfully with multicultural populations, including non-native speakers of English.
• Extensive knowledge of policies and issues related to international student enrollment, including those around immigration regulations, international education systems, credential conversions, and cultural integration.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to both stay organized and motivate staff.
• Ability to effectively present information to audiences of all sizes.
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to collaborate with others and cultivate successful relationships at all levels, including those with direct reports, colleagues, prospective students, industry leaders, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to anticipate problems and use good judgment in developing solutions.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, adhere to deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and university CRM and SIS systems.

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 January 11, 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.


To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Associate-Director-of-International-Admissions/69234







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