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Pueblo, CO - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

USD 50000 - 50000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Department Information

To support the University vision the Division of Enrollment Management Communication and Student Affairs will work creatively and diligently to attain optimal enrollments enhance student development and success and support the academic units and overall mission of the institution with the purpose of ensuring seamless systems and positive experiences for our students.

The Office of Admissions at Colorado State University Pueblo will support the University vision and enrollment goals by providing intentional professional and attentive service to facilitate recruitment and admission with the purpose of attaining students from varying backgrounds who are wellsuited to the University.

Description of Job

The Admissions Counselor is an integral member of the student recruitment team. Specific duties include but are not limited to: develop and facilitate on and offcampus programs for firstyear students; provide counseling on the admissions and enrollment process to prospective students and their parents; participate in recruitment activities and visits to Colorado high schools and select outofstate high schools; maintain positive relationships with secondary school personnel; assist in making admission decisions for firstyear students; recruit and assist transfer students with admission within primary territory; and assist in the development of communication plans and recruitment publications.


Please Note:This posting is to establish a pool of applicants in advance of potential vacancies within the department. Applications will be reviewed as vacancies arise and candidates will be notified if their application is being considered.

Primary Duties

Recruits new students to the University by participating in recruitment activities including visits to Colorado high schools and select outofstate high schools as well as phone email text and written outreach. Attends recruitment events both at the University and outside.

Undertakes travel and territory planning including use of data to make informed decisions for successful completion of targeted recruitment goals

Works to create and maintain a positive working relationship with high school counselors community college staff students families and other organizations within assigned territories to facilitate new student recruitment.

Assists with the firstyear student registration process including moving students from admitted to deposited to enrolled by building schedules.

Provides counseling on the admissions and enrollment process to prospective students and their parents.

Contributes to additional functions in the Admissions Office and the Visitor Center and assists in other aspects for recruitment as required to include backup support for the Call Center.

Ancillary Duties
Serves on various University and community committees.

Salary Range
$50000

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Valid unrestricted drivers license
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed
  • Ability to lift and carry materials needed for recruiting purposes
  • Experience working with varying populations
  • Experience in a position requiring planning and of extensive travel plans both in and out of a state
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution in marketing communications or a related field
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English)
  • Sales experience customer service experience or experience with public speaking
  • Experience in college admissions visitors center or comparable positions
  • Experience in a position requiring independent work and selfmotivation
  • Experience in a position that required multitasking prioritizing and followups conducted in a timely manner in the office and while traveling

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system.No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents in order to be considered for this position:

  1. a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
  2. a current resume or CV
  3. unofficial or official transcripts showing the required degree conferred
  4. three professional references either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement.

Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.



About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small studenttofaculty ratio for an everchanging global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health Education and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community creates educational opportunities fosters unique collaborations and supports inclusion access and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nations top 100 byU.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an everchanging campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library a new general academic classroom building and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical and prescription insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible benefit plan
  • Basic term life insurance
  • Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
  • Longterm disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
  • Annual and sick leave
  • Retirement plans
  • Employee and dependent tuition discounts
  • State employee discounts via BenefitHub
Other incentives include various oncampus event recreation and meal discounts.

About Pueblo Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich diverse city of more than 100000 located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal yearround climate with four distinct mild seasons crisp mountain air and 300 days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo biking or running along Pueblos beautiful river trail system golfing tennis hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural with large and smallscale farming and ranching and a diverse mix of service manufacturing and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history (felony and misdemeanor) national sex offender search and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note:The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations please contact the Office of Human Resources& Institutional Equity ator
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In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990 the Universitys annual security report is available at: State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or veteran status. Additionally the University complies with all other relevant federal state and local laws regarding employment practices.

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) under the supervision of the Director of Institutional Equity & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination (including Title IX Sex Discrimination) Protected Class Harassment and Retaliation policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIEs contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures Office of Institutional Equity

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