Admissions Counselor

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

13d•$47,300 - $50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor works under the supervision of the Associate Director of High School Outreach and Recruitment and shares recruitment and enrollment responsibilities with other members of the Office of Admissions. The role supports university enrollment goals by recruiting and counseling prospective, applicant, and admitted students. As part of the High School Outreach team, the counselor helps create meaningful and equitable engagement opportunities for students from historically underserved backgrounds, including students of color, low-income students, and first-generation students, beginning as early as ninth grade and continuing through application and enrollment at MSU Denver. The position represents MSU Denver at recruitment events, manages a local high school recruitment territory, supports on-campus and virtual outreach, and provides admissions counseling and academic planning. Counseling covers admissions procedures, transfer credits, university policies, financial aid, scholarships, program requirements, registration, tuition classification, and student support services. The position also contributes to recruitment planning, professional development, committees, surveys, and other admissions activities. This is a full-time, hybrid position with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work is required as business needs dictate. The role involves frequent travel for recruitment activities; a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation are required. The anticipated hiring range is $47,300–$50,000, and the position is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience working or volunteering with diverse, underrepresented populations.
At least one year of paid or volunteer experience providing academic support or college preparation to high school students.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, including speaking and writing.
Ability to give and create presentations for large groups.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and a Student Information System database and/or Customer Relationship Management system.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation for frequent recruiting travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in higher education, counseling, social work, human services, or a related field.
Experience in college access programs, college recruitment, or admissions.
Experience providing direct service to students, clients, or customers.

Responsibilities

Represent MSU Denver at off-campus college fairs, workshops, community events, and other recruitment opportunities.
Manage a local recruitment territory and maintain a regular visitation schedule to high schools in assigned regions.
Facilitate virtual recruitment activities, including high school visits, college fairs, campus-sponsored outreach events, and other virtual offerings.
Assist with on-campus recruitment activities, including campus visits, group tours, bi-institutional events, and open houses; present to large audiences and provide event support.
Answer questions about the admissions process, review admission applications and materials, participate in Admissions events, and conduct daily information sessions as required.
Support summer recruitment planning, goal setting for the upcoming academic year, and professional development.
Provide admissions counseling and academic planning advice to prospective, applicant, and newly admitted students through email, telephone, video conferencing, text, mail, and in-office communication.
Work with MSU Denver student services programs and academic offices to facilitate student applications and admission.
Interpret university policies and advise prospective and new students on admissions, transfer credits, financial aid, scholarships, program requirements, registration, tuition classification, and student support services.
Promote MSU Denver virtually and in person in out-of-state regions on a case-by-case basis.
Represent the Office of Admissions on internal and external committees and organizations related to student recruitment and admission.
Uphold and interpret ethical standards of university admissions and assist with broad recruitment activities.
Assist in preparing surveys and questionnaires used to assess the effectiveness of Office of Admissions programs and services.
Perform other duties as assigned.