ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Admissions Counselor
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary:
This position is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for the recruitment, admission and enrollment of new first time and transfer students to Colorado Mesa University (CMU) and CMU Tech.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsible for assigned recruiting territory, including
•recruitment travel
•maintaining comparative territory tracking records
•identifying demographic trends
•building relationships with the schools and Community Based Organizations within their assigned territory
•facilitating contact though e-mail, web, telephone, visits, direct mail
•maintaining admission and scholarship lists for recruitment purposes
Responsible for setting recruitment goals for an assigned territory.Must be innovative and entrepreneurial in territorial programming.
Participates in all team opportunities by contributing updates, ideas and potential improvements to recruitment and enrollment tactics.
Must be aware of the cost effectiveness of recruitment activity.
Participates and contributes to the organization of special programs such as Mesa Experience Visitation programs, New Student Orientations, and other recruitment events.Makes presentations and disseminates information at these, and other events.
The counselor works with Admission leadership to plan territory travel to local, regional and out of state territories and schedule high school and community college visits and activities, as well as the time, resources and energies within the scope of other recruitment initiatives planned throughout the year to affect an overall increase in the enrollment in their recruitment territories.
The Admissions Counselor helps develop and deliver presentations and communicate with perspective students using email and other media and collateral to affect, not only their individual territory, but the collective group of prospects.
The counselor shall perform preliminary financial aid, scholarship and career counseling to the prospective student as well as counseling with parents, high school and college counselors about admission to both CMU and CMU Tech. The counselor is responsible for understanding the differing admission criteria for both CMU and CMU Tech and must be able to interpret and apply this information when communicating with prospective students concerning the likelihood of admissibility.
The counselor is responsible for handling individual complaints, disputes and grievances from prospective students, parents, high school counselors and others related to the admission process and is expected to do so tactfully and professionally while considering university policies, waiver of normal application fees, and all elements that contribute to increased enrollment and student retention.The counselor is the visible presence and representation of CMU and CMU Tech.
Assists students with advising and course registration
Able to travel frequently and work evenings and weekends, as needed.
Travel to the CMU campus for team trainings and recruitment-related events, such as Mesa Experience visitation programs, tours, or visiting groups
Applies computer technology for the efficient functioning of the Admissions Office, including Microsoft Office Suite
Serves as liaison to, and works closely with, other CMU offices to increase collaboration and to determine needs and resources for recruitment activities.These activities particularly relate to programming for the recruitment and retention of all students, with particular emphasis on multicultural and other students of diverse background.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must possess any sight abilities required to operate a motor vehicle.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
•Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
•Demonstrated ability to communicate with a broad audience including direct communication and public speaking in front of a large audience
•Strong ability and enthusiasm in promoting and encouraging individuals to further their education
•Proven ability to multi- task with critical deadlines with minimal or no direction
•Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license by date of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
•Master's degree from an accredited institution
•One-year experience in a public speaking role
•One year of experience networking and the ability to relate to individuals from a variety of circumstances
•One year of experience in the area of higher education admissions, program planning, and recruiting.
Bi-Lingual in Spanish.
Salary: $45,500.00.Commensurate with education and experience.Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Administrative
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 5/5/2024.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information.In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
•Cover letter
•Resume
•Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for.Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor.Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
•Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document.Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact: Todd Barchiesi, tbarchiesi@coloradomesa.edu
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting.In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment.Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email.You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.