Campus Visit Coordinator

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Campus Visit Coordinator. The position reports to the Director of Admissions works closely with a variety of campus constituents and is responsible for organizing and supervising the campus visit program for prospective undergraduates their families and counselors.

Responsibilities: The Campus Visit Coordinator is responsible for coordinating organizing and supervising the campus visit program for prospective undergraduate students. This includes hiring training and supervising ambassadors and tour guides; managing visitor communications through Slate and online platforms; coordinating with Marketing to produce visit-related print digital and web materials; scheduling academic appointments with faculty or department heads; and evaluating the effectiveness of campus visits through participant feedback and enrollment impact. Makes strategic recommendations to enhance the visitor experience. This position handles the ordering of promotional materials and coordinating with faculty and staff across campus for large prospective student events.

Minimum Qualifications: Please see below:

• Bachelors degree in journalism public relations marketing liberal arts hospitality or related.
• Demonstrated strength in interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively both simultaneously and in parallel.
• At least three years of experience in college admission recruitment or advising; or college adjacent k-12 non-for-profit or pre-collegiate organizations (work as a student may be included).

Preferred Qualifications: Please see below:

• Masters degree in related field.
• Professional development in communicating with diverse populations.
• Experience communicating with diverse populations.
• Bilingual communications skills verbal and/or print.
• Experience in event planning organization and implementation.
• Experience in planning writing and producing event communication plan.
• Experience communicating through digital social and traditional media.

Compensation: $50500.00-$53500.00This 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.

Application Procedure: Apply online at Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Chase Watts 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 age-identifying 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 Alissa Bevan at

Application deadline is November 21st 2025.

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 tight-knit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750-plus miles of single track trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddle boarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked 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 pre-employment 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