Senior Enrollment Specialist

Adams State University•Alamosa, CO

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About The Position

Adams State University is seeking a Senior Enrollment Specialist to lead its admissions recruitment team, mentor counselors, and support student success. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, this position advances departmental enrollment goals and the university’s commitment to serving people, places, and perspectives. The role is based at the university in Alamosa, Colorado. The Senior Enrollment Specialist supervises, onboards, and coaches Admissions Counselors, Transfer Coordinators, and Student Ambassadors. The position tracks recruitment data, conducts quantitative analysis, and manages counselor productivity metrics. It also coordinates recruitment outreach, including college fairs, high school presentations, Grizz Bizz registration activities, financial aid nights, and campus visits, and builds partnerships with academic departments, Athletics, Concurrent Enrollment, and the Prison Education Program. The role reviews applications for low-index students and serves as a subject matter expert on transfer policies. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of experience in student recruitment or admissions, or extensive experience in higher education sales. Strong quantitative analysis, strategic planning, communication, integrity, trust, inclusiveness, and commitment to diversity are required. A master’s degree in higher education administration or student affairs, experience at a four-year public institution, and a record of increasing student enrollment are preferred. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position with a stated salary range of $47,400–$56,900. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement savings plans. Applications are prioritized by November 15, 2026; applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
2–3 years of experience in student recruitment or admissions, or extensive experience in higher education sales.
Strong quantitative analysis skills.
Strategic planning expertise.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Commitment to trust, integrity, inclusiveness, and diversity.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in higher education administration or student affairs.
Experience at a four-year public institution.
A proven track record of increasing student enrollment.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise, onboard, and coach Admissions Counselors, Transfer Coordinators, and Student Ambassadors to help achieve departmental enrollment goals.
Track recruitment data, conduct quantitative analysis, and manage counselor productivity metrics.
Organize college fairs, high school presentations, Grizz Bizz registration activities, financial aid nights, and campus visits.
Collaborate with academic departments, Athletics, Concurrent Enrollment, and the Prison Education Program.
Review applications for low-index students and serve as the subject matter expert on transfer policies.