Regional Admissions Counselor

University of Northern Colorado•Greeley, CO

5d•$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 from prospective students, coaching students through enrollment steps, and developing relationships and partnerships. The position manages an assigned recruitment territory that may include in-state and out-of-state regions and engages middle school, high school, and transfer student populations, their families, school and community college advisors, alumni, college access programs, and community organizations. A Regional Admissions Counselor is based in the Denver metropolitan area and has heightened expectations for access, availability, and engagement with these constituencies. The position’s territory and work location may evolve with institutional enrollment strategies and operational needs. The role recruits prospective first-time freshmen and transfer students, supports students through the enrollment funnel, and contributes to enrollment goals through data-driven outreach and personalized relationship management. It also supports recruitment programs and events, campus visits, admission application review, and related operational activities. The position involves recruitment travel, irregular work hours including nights and weekends, and a valid driver’s license. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of demonstrated leadership and/or professional experience working with high school or college students; experience gained as a college student is considered.
One year of customer service experience.
Demonstrated experience delivering presentations to groups of various sizes.
Demonstrated ability to communicate articulately and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to set work priorities and manage multiple projects 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, resource allocation, 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; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship.
Ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

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 encompassing in-state and out-of-state regions and recruit a diverse pool of prospective first-time freshmen and transfer students.
Represent UNC at college fairs, school functions, high school and community college visits, appointments, group meetings, and community or civic events, including through in- and out-of-state travel.
Counsel prospective students and their support people about admission criteria and factors in the educational decision process.
Acquire prospective student leads and guide qualified students through the application stage and enrollment funnel using a customer service-oriented approach.
Identify and engage organizations and partners serving prospective students.
Conduct campus tours and high school group tour presentations, and staff on-campus event days.
Manage the general admissions email and respond to inquiry calls from prospective students and families.
Manage a schedule that includes irregular hours, nights, and weekends.
Conduct data-driven outreach to guide freshmen and transfer students through enrollment steps and help meet enrollment goals.
Use coaching techniques and personalized relationship management across site visits, appointments, receptions, email, phone, text campaigns, and collaboration with school and community college administrators.
Serve on the Admissions Application Review Committee and render admission decisions on domestic undergraduate applications.
Participate in the direction, coordination, and implementation of campus visit days, regional and out-of-state receptions, and local public events and programs.
Plan and schedule travel and recruitment activities; record and enter recruitment data; and support recruitment planning, programming, initiatives, and day-to-day campus visit operations.
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 insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Selection of defined contribution retirement plans
Sick leave
Other leave options may be available based on position
Tuition waiver benefits for full-time employees
Undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50% for eligible dependents and spouses of UNC employees employed at 0.5 FTE or above; grants cover in-state tuition charges