Admissions Counselor

CSU Pueblo Division of Extended Studies•Pueblo, CO

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is to establish a pool of applicants for vacancies within the department. Applications will be reviewed as vacancies arise, and candidates will be notified if their application is being considered. The Admissions Counselor is an integral member of the student recruitment team. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: develop and facilitate on- and off-campus programs for first-year students; provide counseling on the admissions and enrollment process to prospective students and their parents; participate in recruitment activities and visits to Colorado high schools and select out-of-state high schools; maintain positive relationships with secondary school personnel; assist in making admission decisions for first-year students; recruit and assist transfer students with admission within primary territory; and assist in the development of communication plans and recruitment publications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Valid unrestricted driver's license
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed
Ability to lift and carry materials needed for recruiting purposes
Experience working with varying populations
Experience providing excellent follow-up and customer service

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English
Experience in a position in sales, retail, recruitment, admissions, customer service

Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate on- and off-campus programs for first-year students.
Provide counseling on the admissions and enrollment process to prospective students and their parents.
Participate in recruitment activities and visits to Colorado high schools and select out-of-state high schools.
Maintain positive relationships with secondary school personnel.
Assist in making admission decisions for first-year students.
Recruit and assist transfer students with admission within primary territory.
Assist in the development of communication plans and recruitment publications.
Recruit new students to the University by participating in recruitment activities including visits to Colorado high schools and select out-of-state high schools as well as phone, email, text, and written outreach.
Undertake travel and territory planning --including use of data to make informed decisions-- for successful completion of targeted recruitment goals.
Create and maintain a positive working relationship with high school counselors, community college staff, students, families, and other organizations within assigned territories to facilitate new student recruitment.
Provide next-steps support to students and parents to move students through the recruitment funnel from inquiry > applicant > admitted > deposited > enrolled, to include in-person visits with targeted school and students, email, text, mail, and phone outreach, as well as correspondence with school counselors and staff to contact and get transcripts for students.
Assist with the first-year student registration process, including working with PACK Center and moving students to enrolled by building first semester schedules.
Attend all recruitment events held by the Office of Admissions at the University and outside of it.
Represent the University actively by engaging with attendees and encouraging people to take steps to engage with CSU Pueblo.
Attend recruitment events held by outside organizations, including but not limited to NACAC, RMACAC, Colorado Council, CCCS, and others to recruit students to the University and develop professional contacts and skills.
Serve on various committees and attend meetings.