Admissions Counselor - HS Outreach team

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join an Office of admissions team that is enthusiastic about promoting access to higher education by supporting prospective and incoming Metropolitan State University of Denver Roadrunners. The Admissions Counselor is a member of the recruitment team within the Office of Admissions and contributes to the MSU Denver mission to provide a high-quality, accessible, enriching education that prepares students for successful careers, post-graduate education, and lifelong learning in a multicultural, global, and technological society. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of High School Outreach and Associate Director of High School Outreach and Recruitment, this position shares broad recruitment and enrollment responsibilities with other members of the Office of Admissions. This position is a key player in the recruitment and outreach efforts of the university and provides counseling to prospective students, applicants, and admitted students to assist the university in meeting enrollment goals. The High School Outreach and College Access team is dedicated to implementing meaningful and equitable engagement opportunities for students from historically underserved backgrounds to learn about and begin identifying with a college education. Members of the High School outreach and College Access team facilitate programming for underserved students and families, including Hispanic/Latine, Black, Indigenous, and other students of color along with low income and first-generation students who may not otherwise have considered college as an option. These efforts plant seeds for motivating students toward college as early as 9th grade and extending through the application and enrollment process at MSU Denver. MSU Denver is in the heart of downtown Denver. As an anchor institution in the city of Denver, MSU Denver places high value on meting students where they are at in their educational journeys and celebrates access, diversity, equity, and inclusion in all forms. Our student population consists of 57% students of color and 58% first generation students. The Division of Student Affairs strives to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. MSU Denver is an equal opportunity employer. This posting is currently for one Admissions Counselor position. An additional opening may become available, and applicants will remain under consideration and will not need to reapply for any additional positions under this posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to assigned schools and recruitment activities
Minimum 1 year of professional or volunteer experience working with high school-aged students in an academic, college access, admissions, or recruitment setting
Experience supporting outreach, recruitment, or advising activities for students from underrepresented backgrounds (e.g., first-generation, low-income, or students of color) in an educational or community-based setting

Nice To Haves

Experience using a Student Information System or Customer Relationship Management system (e.g., Slate, Banner, Workday, Salesforce)
Bilingual in English and Spanish (speaking and writing
Experience giving and creating presentations for large groups
Experience providing high quality customer service through face-to-face interactions with clients, customers, or students

Responsibilities

Represents MSU Denver at off-campus recruitment opportunities including college fairs, workshops, and community events.
Manage a local recruitment territory by maintaining a regular visitation schedule to high schools in assigned regions.
Facilitate virtual recruitment activities when needed including participation in high school visits, college fairs, campus sponsored outreach events and other virtual offerings that may arise.
Assist with the execution of on-campus recruitment related activities such as campus visits, group tours, bi-institutional events, and open houses. This can entail presenting to large audiences and providing general support for the events.
Answer questions specific to the MSU Denver admissions process, reading and reviewing admission applications and application materials, participating in Admissions events, and conducting daily information sessions as required.
During the summer, support the Office of Admissions with recruitment planning activities and goal setting for the upcoming academic year and engage in professional development.
Provide admissions counseling and academic planning advice to prospective students, applicants, and newly admitted students via email, telephone, video conferencing, text, mail, and direct in-office communication.
Facilitate application and admission of students by working closely with a variety of MSU Denver student services programs and academic offices.
Exercise professional judgment to interpret University policies to advise, prospective and new students about admission procedures, transfer of credits, University policies, the financial aid processes, scholarships, program requirements, registration, tuition classification, and available student support services.
Represent the Office of Admissions on internal and external committees and organizations related to the recruitment and admission of students
Uphold and interpret the standards of ethical practice in university admissions to assist with broad recruitment activities.
Assist in the preparation of surveys and questionnaires distributed by the Office of Admissions to determine the effectiveness of our programs and services
Other duties as assigned.