Regional Admissions Counselor

The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado • Greeley, CO

6d • $51,200 - $55,200

About The Position

The Regional Admissions Counselor facilitates the University of Northern Colorado’s undergraduate recruitment and marketing efforts by promoting the university, generating interest among prospective students, coaching them through critical enrollment steps, and developing relationships and partnerships. The counselor manages an assigned recruitment territory and works collaboratively and strategically to recruit a successful, motivated, and diverse pool of prospective undergraduate students. Constituencies include middle school, high school, and transfer student populations; families and parents; high school and community college advisors and counselors; alumni; college access programs; and community-based organizations.

The position may be based on UNC’s main campus in Greeley or in the Denver metropolitan area according to operational needs and organizational priorities. A Regional Admissions Counselor is based in the Denver Metro Area and has heightened expectations for access, availability, and engagement with the constituencies served. Territory assignments and work locations may evolve in alignment with institutional enrollment strategies. Recruitment work includes travel in and out of state, irregular hours including nights and weekends, and work in a remote format if regionally based.

The role also supports student yield management, admissions application review, recruitment events, campus visits, and related office operations. Compensation is $51,200–$55,200 per year. A bachelor’s degree is required. Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time. Employment is contingent on funding, Board of Trustees approval, and applicable university policies and regulations. A background check, educational check, and U.S. work authorization check are required after a conditional offer; original transcripts must be submitted within one month of hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of demonstrated leadership and/or professional experience working with high school or college students; experience gained while working as a college student will be considered.
• One year of customer service experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering presentations to groups of various sizes.
• Ability to communicate articulately and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to set work priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while meeting territory goals and deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for working with students and representing the University of Northern Colorado.
• Personal or professional commitment to diversity, demonstrated through persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources, and/or accountability for diversity outcomes.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one by the employment start date.
• Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; H-1B sponsorship is not available.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and U.S. work authorization check after a conditional offer; original transcripts must be submitted within one month of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous professional admissions or college counseling experience.
• Experience working with and serving the needs of underrepresented communities.
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage an individually assigned recruitment territory covering in-state and out-of-state regions, using institutional knowledge to market UNC and recruit prospective first-time freshmen and transfer students.
• Guide prospective students and their support people through the enrollment process using a customer service-oriented approach.
• Travel in and out of state to represent UNC at college fairs, school-sponsored functions, high school and community college visits, appointments, group meetings, and community or civic events.
• Counsel students and support people about admission criteria and other important factors in educational decision-making.
• Acquire prospective student leads and guide qualified students through the application stage.
• Identify and engage organizations and key partners serving prospective student populations.
• Conduct campus tours and high school group tour presentations, and work at on-campus event days.
• Manage the general admissions email and respond to inquiry calls from prospective students and families.
• Manage schedules that include irregular hours, nights, and weekends.
• Use data-driven, personalized outreach through site visits, appointments, receptions, email, phone, text campaigns, and work with school and college administrators to guide students through enrollment steps and meet enrollment goals.
• Serve on the Admissions Application Review Committee and render admission decisions on domestic undergraduate applications.
• Participate in planning, coordinating, and implementing large campus visit days, regional and out-of-state off-campus receptions, and local public events and programs.
• Plan and schedule travel and recruitment activities; record and enter recruitment data; and support recruitment programming and initiatives.
• Support day-to-day operations as part of the campus visit experience.
• Serve as a liaison to an assigned college or university office.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Selection of defined contribution retirement plans for full-time positions
• Sick leave; other leave options may be available depending on position
• Tuition waiver benefits for full-time employees
• Undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50% of in-state tuition charges for eligible dependents and spouses of UNC employees employed at 0.5 FTE or above
• Other benefits may be available depending on position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level