Regional Admissions Counselors (Florida, Georgia, North Carolina)

Colorado School of Mines • Colorado, CO

11d • $58,000 - $62,000 • Remote

About The Position

Colorado School of Mines is hiring multiple Regional Admissions Counselors, with one position based in each of Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Each counselor manages an assigned territory and builds relationships with students, families, school counselors, and community-based organizations to recruit and enroll academically prepared undergraduate and graduate students. The role requires independent judgment, extensive regional travel—particularly in the fall and spring—and accountability for defined enrollment goals. Counselors work as part of the undergraduate and graduate recruitment teams, from a home office, with occasional required travel to the Mines campus in Golden, Colorado, for training and signature events. Positions are funded year to year and subject to annual review based on funding availability and program outcomes.

The counselor provides admissions information and application support, organizes and attends recruitment and yield events, develops regional recruitment plans, evaluates market and enrollment data and the return on investment of recruitment activities, and manages the regional budget. The role also includes independently reviewing applicant credentials and making admissions decisions for regional applicants.

The position requires a bachelor's degree, experience in college admissions, student services, customer service, or sales, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and travel extensively. Evening and weekend work may be needed. The annual salary range is $58,000–$62,000. Mines offers flexible health and dental options, vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, a retirement plan with a 13% employer contribution, tuition benefits, and other employee discount and recreation programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in college admissions, student services, customer service, or sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and independent work ethic.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, responsibilities, and programs simultaneously.
• Strong project management, resourcefulness, good judgment, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region for extended periods.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a regional recruiter or admissions counselor.
• Significant demonstrated experience in admissions.
• Experience using data to inform decisions.
• Experience using an admissions CRM, ideally Slate.
• Knowledge of recruitment strategies for selective STEM institutions.
• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service and admissions counseling to prospective students, families, school officials, and campus constituents.
• Plan, organize, and attend recruitment and yield events, including events held during the day, evening, or on weekends.
• Identify, register for, and attend high school and college visits, college and transfer fairs, and other recruitment opportunities in the assigned region.
• Represent Mines at on- and off-campus recruitment events and attend annual campus training and signature events, including Discover Mines and Make It Mines.
• Develop relationships with school counselors and educational organizations and support prospective students and families through the application process.
• Coordinate with the campus Admissions Office on strategic initiatives.
• Develop and implement a regional recruitment plan in coordination with the Director of Recruitment Strategy and Executive Director of Admissions.
• Evaluate market and enrollment data, recruitment strategies, and the return on investment of recruitment activities.
• Enhance territory recruitment through innovative programs and initiatives tailored to regional needs.
• Engage with regional enrollment associations and host regional information sessions and outreach programs.
• Manage the regional budget, including travel expenses, and submit expense reports on time.
• Evaluate applicant credentials and independently make admissions decisions for regional applicants.
• Advocate for regional applicants during application second reviews and inform counselors about application updates, requirements, and trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet program and Mines objectives.

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental care options.
• Generous vacation and sick time, including 11 paid holidays per year.
• Fully vested retirement plan beginning on the first day of employment, with a 13% employer contribution.
• Tuition benefits: six credits per year for employees and a 50% discount for dependents.
• Discount programs through the State of Colorado.
• Free tickets for Mines Athletics home games.
• Access to the Recreation Center, fitness classes, training, swimming pool, and Outdoor Rec Center equipment rentals.

What This Job Offers

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