Admissions Counselor
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Admissions Counselor
Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the fulltime position of Admissions Counselor. The position reports to the Director of Admissions works closely with other admissions staff marketing and various other departments and is responsible for recruiting prospective students to Western Colorado University from the assigned territory. This position will be located on the Gunnison Campus or in Colorado Springs/Pueblo area but will travel both throughout Colorado and nationally.
Responsibilities: The Admissions Counselor is a professional admissions position that integrates three different functions within the admissions marketing process:
- Target marketing (customer research and database analytics marketing strategy and communications)
- Admissions operations (business planning applications processing and workflow management)
- Enrollment management (recruitment financial aid and admissions counseling)
The Admissions Counselor generates leads develops marketing channels and conducts other networkbuilding/recruiting/marketing analysis and efforts. Once admitted the Admission Counselor tracks and proactively conducts targeted outreach/marketing efforts to convert accepted applicants into matriculated students. The Admissions Counselor is responsible for counseling on all types of inquiries received by the college which include telephone direct mail internet and walkins and also serves as an internal and external recruiter. This positions reviews submitted applications and admits qualified students.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree
- Valid US Drivers License and good driving record required.
- Excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills.
- Selfstarter with the ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Knowledge of marketing promotions brand awareness and sales.
- Ability to work irregular hours including some nights weekends and holidays and to travel extensively throughout the state of Colorado as well as out of state.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and spreadsheet software.
- Experience managing and maintaining database systems.
- Successful experience building positive working relationships with a wide range of work styles and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications: Includes all Minimum Qualifications.
- Ability to think creatively and skilled at innovation.
- Experience in higher education CRMbased processes and territory management.
- One year of admissions counselor experience or related experience in an institution of higher education.
- Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
Compensation: Salary will range from $50000$55000 per year. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options. After one year of employment Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
How to Apply: Apply online at Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to the search committee resume and contact information for three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove ageidentifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions to the search committee chair at .
Application deadline is May 31 2025 at 11:59pm (MDT).
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47 of students are undergraduates 33 are graduate students and 80 receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visit learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tightknit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and more. In the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of crosscountry trails. In the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. PreK12 students are served by the highlyranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
Employment Type
Full-Time
