Admissions Counselor Job at Colorado State University, United States

  • Colorado State University
  • United States

Job Description

Position Summary

In this role, you will actively recruit primarily first year students to the university by serving as a guide and advocate for prospective students, families, and communities within your territory. You will make strategic decisions as a territory manager using real-time data, knowledge of your territory, and relationships with community members. You will connect with prospective students and families virtually and in person and through channels including email, phone, text, and video. You will serve as the face of the university at recruitment events, information sessions, and during off-campus engagements. This is a twelve-month, full-time permanent position with some travel and evening/weekend commitments. The position will be based in the Fort Collins area.

Essential Job Duties
  • Recruitment and Territory Management – 50%
    • Manage a geographic recruitment territory by utilizing data, critical thinking and analysis, and intentional engagement with prospective students, families, and communities within the assigned territory.
    • Plan and execute year-round recruitment travel (approximately 8-10 weeks), representing CSU at events such as high school visits, college fairs, one-on-one appointments, information sessions, and other recruitment events.
    • Application of integrity, inclusion, respect, service, and social justice in all parts of recruitment for CSU
  • Counseling – 35%
    • Counsel prospective students and their families/advocates through the enrollment process, including navigating campus systems, requirements, processes, and resources.
    • Respond to phone, email, and text inquiries in a timely fashion.
  • Supporting Programs, Events, and Visits – 10%
    • Assist with recruitment programs, including visit days for prospective students and spring admitted student events.
    • Conduct presentations—both in-person and online—for prospective students and their families
  • Recommending Admissions Decisions – 5%
    • Evaluate applications for admission through a holistic review of the applicant's academic record and supporting documents to recommend admissions decisions.
    • Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as appropriate.
Conditions of Employment
  • Must pass background check.
  • Must maintain a valid drivers license or have access to a licensed driver at the time of application.
  • Some work from home days will be permitted but this position is predominantly in-person.
Supervision

Position will not supervise anyone.

Required Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's Degree.
  • Past experience in admissions, college counseling, or B2C sales experience.
  • Customer service experience.
  • Demonstrated presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to CSU's Principles of Community.
  • Able to work irregular work hours, including nights and weekends.
  • Maintain a valid Driver's License or have access to a licensed driver at the time of application.
  • An understanding of the Land Grant Mission of Colorado State University.
  • Experience working with diverse populations.
Application Instructions

Please submit a resume (or CV) and cover letter detailing interest and qualifications of position.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work, Work from home, Night shift, Afternoon shift

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