Admissions Recruiter

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver is seeking an Admissions Recruiter to join their team. This is a full-time, hybrid position with a salary range of $47,400 - $55,000. The Admissions Recruiter will be responsible for achieving enrollment targets through the development and execution of a recruitment plan, using a data-informed approach to identify key markets. Collaborating with the Director of Recruitment, the Admissions Recruiter will recruit prospective first-year students, transfer students, and their families to CU Denver and assist them with the admissions process.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in education, business, public administration, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
One (1) year of professional experience.
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
Ability to facilitate group presentations.
Ability to interpret and apply Admissions guidelines and policies.
Must have a current Driver’s license and ability to drive to recruitment events.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of Admissions counseling or education outreach experience.
Event planning and management experience.
Experience with Technolutions Slate software platform.
Experience with student information systems (e.g., PeopleSoft or Banner).

Responsibilities

Communicate with prospective students and their support systems about the admissions process and the benefits of earning an undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado Denver through visits to high school, community college, or other community organizations.
Contact and build relationships with high school counselors and community college advisors through various communication channels.
Maximize the use of technology and software platforms to support and enhance recruitment outreach efforts.
Coordinate ongoing strategic recruitment activities and communications for Local and Regional high schools and community colleges within a designated territory to meet and/or exceed annual recruitment goals.
Utilize data tracking methods to develop and implement recruitment efforts and monitor return on investment data related to those efforts to adjust for future recruitment needs.
Establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with on-campus partners, high school counselors, community college advisors, and other key stakeholders.
Represent CU Denver at college fairs and recruitment events, which may include working some nights and weekends.
During peak application times, support applicants in completing and submitting application documents.
Collaborate with various office staff across campus to include but not be limited to admissions, financial aid, registration, bursar, campus advisors, new student orientation, housing & dining, information technology, faculty, and academic support staff to better educate students in high school and community colleges.
Leverage a multi-modal recruitment strategy—to include in-person and online tactics—to guide prospective students through admissions processes.
Create a recruitment plan utilizing tracked data to increase enrollment in assigned territories, utilizing Slate to track all events and show leads.
Accountable for achieving measurable recruitment and enrollment outcomes within assigned territories and populations.
Additional duties and responsibilities as requested.