Undergraduate Admissions Counselor - Access Programming

Position Title:
Admissions Counselor - Access Focus

Job Description:

The position of the Admission Counselor – Access Focus is a 12-month year round position that exists to thoroughly engage in undergraduate recruitment efforts, through actively communicating the benefits of a Mines education to prospective students, their parents, counselors and other community organizations. The Admissions Counselor is primarily responsible for visiting high schools, advising prospective students and their families on admissions to Mines, and evaluating applications for admission, educating the community on the enrollment process, and other general Admissions Office activities. In addition, the Admissions Counselor will serve as the lead Admissions staff person in identifying, developing and facilitating Mines’ student recruitment efforts focusing on access from communities traditionally underrepresented in STEM majors. The Admissions Counselor will be expected to work collaboratively with the campus community and he or she will routinely be expected to work on weekends and evenings. Extensive travel will be required with many of these activities.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment and outreach:

• The Admissions Counselor will represent Mines at scheduled college day/night programs throughout Colorado and will schedule individual high school visits to recruit students to Mines. This position will also build relationships with Community Based Organizations that support post-secondary enrollment. On occasion, travel outside the state is necessary.
• The Admissions Counselor is assigned to manage and independently coordinate the programming outreach with school districts and Community Based Organizations that have a high percentage of underserved students. This position will support pre-collegiate initiatives at Mines, including summer programs and conferences, specifically for underrepresented students developing future application interest. He or she will also be responsible for tracking and evaluating statistical data on the recruitment of underrepresented students specific to Mines.

Freshmen Application Review

• The Admissions Counselor will serve as a member of the Freshman Admissions Evaluation Team. The Admissions Counselor will work closely with Mines academic and administrative faculty, and other personnel, to facilitate the successful recruitment, admission and enrollment of new students to Mines

On and Off Campus Programming

• The Admissions Counselor will routinely meet with prospective students and their families as part of the Admissions Office on-campus, individual and small group tour and information sessions . The position counsels students and parents before and after admission through to enrollment.
• The Admission Counselor will provide support for the fall and spring on-campus visitation programs hosted by Admissions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid driver’s license, and current, valid personal auto insurance are required.
• Moderate amounts of demonstrated experience working in a student services office within a high school, pre-collegiate program or college setting with students including those from socially, racially and ethnically diverse populations.
• Strong public speaking, written and oral communication skills are a must.
• Applicants must possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be highly detail-oriented.
• Travel needs of the positions require successful applicants to be experienced both working independently as well as within a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a college or university admissions office.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Familiarity with integrated student information systems (i.e., Banner or similar system) and CRM’s (i.e. Slate) as well as word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

About Mines:
Mines is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in the United States and ranks number one as the best public school in the state for best value colleges. Mines is located in the heart of Golden, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver. The campus location offers a small-town ambiance with close proximity to all that the Denver metropolitan area has to offer with an abundance of cultural events, museums, theaters and sporting venues. A sunny, high-altitude climate with outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play. We seek individuals who value a diverse and inclusive community – offering different perspectives, experiences, and cultures that enrich the educational and work experience.

How to Apply:
Review of applications will start immediately and be ongoing. Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veteran status) and upload a resume and cover letter (required). References will not be collected or contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Contact Kathleen Feighny, Human Resources, at kfeighny@mines.edu with any questions.

Total Rewards:
Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves and discount programs. For more information, visit Mines benefits .

Pay Range:
$47,600 - $55,000

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Background Investigation Required:
Yes

Advertised: Nov 15, 2022 Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: