Manager of Admission: Lamont School of Music & Department of Theatre

The College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHSS) is the largest and most diverse academic unit at the University of Denver, where students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at nearly any career in today’s globally connected society. Half of the College’s departments and schools offer master’s or PhD programs.

With approximately 300 music students, The University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music in The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is a highly selective and nationally renowned music program. An accredited institutional member of NASM, Lamont is distinguished by an exceptionally talented student body as well as a faculty recognized nationally and internationally who tour, record, perform, publish, present scholarly work, and compose at the highest professional levels.

Residing in the acclaimed Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts, its comprehensive program offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees in Performance, Jazz and Commercial Studies, Composition, and Recording and Production;
Master of Music degrees in Performance, Composition, Conducting, and Pedagogy;
Master of Arts degrees in Music Theory and Musicology; and other certificates and Artist Diplomas. The culturally vibrant city of Denver is in the beautiful Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains. With a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, it has a robust and diverse arts community that boasts outstanding professional ensembles across all music genres. Denver is within easy driving distance to festivals in Aspen, Breckenridge, Vail, Steamboat Springs, and others.

For a more detailed description of the school as well as a listing of events, performances, and recordings visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Department of Theatre within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a dynamic department dedicated to comprehensive undergraduate theatre training via a program of study (BA in Theatre) defined by its commitment to breadth of understanding, hands‑on experience, and demonstrated excellence. Our students study a wide range of topics including—but not limited to—Acting, Directing, Design, Playwriting, History, Literature, and Management (liberal arts.du.edu/theatre).

The Manager of Admission provides strategic leadership and oversight for all undergraduate and graduate recruitment, admission, and yield activities for the University of Denver Lamont School of Music and undergraduate recruitment, admission, and yield activities for the Department of Theatre. This role works closely with the Director of Admission to manage the full enrollment funnel—from initial inquiry through matriculation and plays a critical role in sustaining and growing enrollment for our highly competitive programs.

As Music & Theatre’s primary recruiter, the Manager of Admission develops and executes data‑informed strategies, makes independent decisions that impact enrollment outcomes, and serves as the primary liaison to faculty, alumni, and external partners. This position is responsible for the majority of staff recruitment travel. The position collaborates closely with the Director of Admission and campus stakeholders to design specialized recruitment initiatives tailored to music and performing arts, including audition coordination, faculty engagement, and targeted communications.

The Manager of Admission requires advanced knowledge of enrollment management, experience in graduate and specialized admissions, and the ability to interpret market trends to meet institutional goals. This role has broad administrative responsibility and strategic impact and reports to the Director of Admission.

• Serve as the primary representative for all national and international recruitment initiatives in Music and Theatre, independently managing a robust travel schedule that includes college fairs, high school visits, festivals, and community‑based organizations.
• Manage all application processing, audition scheduling, applicant communications, and general admission functions, including while on recruitment…