Job Details

Seasonal Graduate Admissions Assistant

Position Number: 9784170
Location: Denver, United States
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Seasonal Graduate Admissions Assistant

Job No: 498976
Work Type: Staff Part-Time
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Admission / Financial Aid

Position Summary

This is a temporary, in-person, non-benefitted position in the Office of Graduate Education. This position will work closely with the enrollment team to help prepare admission files and assist with the preliminary application review for graduate programs during the peak admissions season. The successful candidates must have strong attention to detail, work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment, and have excellent customer service skills. This position requires working at a computer for the majority of the day and the ability to be seated for extended periods.

Applicants must be available to work Monday through Friday except for University holidays and closures. There are two positions available. Please specify in your cover letter if you are interested in the January or March end date.

October 2026 - January 2027
October 2026 - March 2027

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

While upholding and following University policies and procedures, the following duties are required for this position:

Review and examine prospective students' graduate applications and academic records utilizing established standards and guidelines to ensure applicants meet minimum University standards.
Prepare admission files for academic units by organizing electronic application materials, reviewing for completion, completing data entry, and notifying applicants of any missing items.
Process admissions files in a timely and accurate manner based on priorities set by admissions team.
Using sound judgment and excellent customer service skills, respond to a high volume of e-mail inquiries regarding graduate admission applications.
Review and prepare applicant files for final OGE decision approval and release.
Perform other projects, as assigned, to support the admissions team and OGE.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Can quickly learn and use new software systems including the University's admissions CRM system, Slate
Exercise confidentiality, discretion and good judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Administrative office experience
Computer proficiency skills

Preferred Qualifications

Higher education and/or admissions experience

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 35 hours/week, seasonal October 2026 - January or March 2027
This is an in-person position at the University of Denver. In accordance with the University's flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work after a preliminary period. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on team specific needs.

Hourly Rate:
The hourly rate for this position is $21.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00pm (MST) September 7, 2026. The application will close at 4:00pm (MST) on September 18, 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non?Discrimination?Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

To apply, visit https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/498976