Admissions Counselor

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$39,979 - $51,586•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join the Office of Admissions. This position is responsible for prospective student recruitment and admissions counseling, utilizing data to plan and implement outreach to freshmen and transfer students. The role involves both in-person and virtual recruitment activities, including high school visitations and college fairs, with the goal of guiding students through the application and enrollment process. UCCS is located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, offering a vibrant community with a mix of history, arts, and a growing tech scene, alongside abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. This position is funded for an expected duration of 2 years.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
Must have a valid driver's license issued by a state within the United States.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience in a higher education setting working with students professionally or as a student assistant is preferred.
Familiarity with the Colorado Community College System is preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilize data to plan and implement recruiting and outreach to prospective freshmen and transfer students, both in-person and virtually.
Counsel and guide students with the goal of applying and attending the University.
Represent UCCS in a specific Colorado territory, conducting recruitment and counseling activities such as high school visits, college fairs, community college appointments, individual appointments, information sessions, and family engagement.
Travel out-of-state as needed to recruit students.
Support on-campus recruitment efforts by taking appointments, greeting visitors, assisting with general inquiries via phone and email, and supporting/processing admissions documents.
Track applicant/admit/incomplete reports for the assigned territory and generate ideas to increase yield.
Plan and execute events in the territory to convert admits to enrollment.
Publicly speak, in-person and virtually, to individuals and groups about the University’s programs and campus community.
Prepare professional presentations, including speaking and slide decks.
Communicate transfer advising information to prospective students and families.
Guide prospective students and families through admissions counseling conversations.
Develop relationships with key contacts (high school counselors, community college advisors, etc.) within the assigned territory.
Communicate through various methods including phone, email, in-person, text, and social media.
Perform secondary responsibilities and other duties as assigned, such as assisting with visit programs, campus tour guides, student assistants, and admissions processing technical aspects.
Some night and evening work is required.