Admissions Counselor

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

14d•$39,979 - $51,586•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join their Office of Admissions. UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, UCCS offers a unique lifestyle with stunning landscapes, a vibrant tech scene, and a community that values outdoor adventure and growth. This position is responsible for prospective student recruitment and admissions counseling, utilizing data to plan and implement outreach to freshmen and transfer students through in-person and virtual methods. The role involves counseling and guiding students to encourage application and attendance at the University.

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.

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 through in-person and virtual methods, including high school visitations and college fairs.
Counsel and guide students with the goal of applying and attending the University.
Represent UCCS in a specific Colorado territory, both in-person and virtually, at recruitment and counseling activities such as high school visits, college fairs, community college appointments, individual appointments, information sessions, and family engagement events.
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 e-mail, and supporting and processing admissions documents.
Track applicant/admit/incomplete reports related to the assigned territory and generate ideas to increase yield.
Plan and execute events in the territory to convert admits to enrollment (e.g., admitted student dinners).
Publicly speak, in-person and virtually, to individuals and groups of varying sizes (potentially 100 or more) regarding the University’s programs and campus community.
Prepare professional presentations (speaking and slide decks) for various purposes.
Communicate transfer advising information to prospective students and families.
Guide prospective students and families through admissions counseling conversations for their best interests and success.
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, development of campus tour guides, student assistants, and admissions processing technical aspects.
Some night and evening work is required.