Colorado School Of Mines
Admissions Counselor - Access Focus
Colorado School Of Mines, Golden, Colorado, United States, 80401
Engineering a world of possibilitiesAdmissions Counselor - Access FocusThe OpportunityThe Admissions Team in the Division of Enrollment Management welcomes applications for an Admissions Counselor - Access Focus. The position 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 and communities traditionally underrepresented in STEM majors. The Admissions Counselor will be expected to work collaboratively with the campus community and will routinely be expected to work on weekends and evenings. Extensive travel will be required with many of these activities.
ResponsibilitiesRecruitment and Outreach (40%)Represent Mines at scheduled college day/night programs throughout Colorado and schedule individual high school visits to recruit students to Mines.Build relationships with Community Based Organizations that support post-secondary enrollment.Manage and coordinate programming outreach with school districts and Community Based Organizations that have a high percentage of underserved students.Utilize Mines' enrollment strategy and resources to develop and choose the schools to visit, tailor the communications, and track outreach determined to best fit the unique needs of these schools and student populations.Support pre-collegiate initiatives at Mines, including summer programs and conferences, specifically for underrepresented students developing future application interest.Track and evaluate statistical data on the recruitment of underrepresented students specific to Mines.On and Off Campus Programming (30%)Meet with prospective students and their families as part of the Admissions Office on-campus, individual, and small group tour information sessions.Occasionally meet one-on-one with students, reviewing students' academic progress and assessing their potential for admission and scholarship consideration.Counsel students and parents before and after admission through to enrollment.Provide support for the fall and spring on-campus visitation programs hosted by Admissions.Plan and support other on and off-campus visitor programs such as group tours and recruitment or yield events specific to targeted populations, and represent Mines through involvement with professional or community organizations that promote a similar mission to that of Mines Admissions Office.First Year Students Application Review (25%)Serve as a member of the Freshman Admissions Evaluation Team.Independently make admission decisions and counsel students on those decisions.Work closely with Mines academic and administrative faculty, and other personnel, to facilitate successful recruitment, admission, and enrollment of new students to Mines.Other Duties as Assigned (5%)Other duties as assigned to meet the objectives and goals of the program and/or Mines.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Valid driver's license and current, valid personal auto insurance.Moderate 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.Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be highly detail-oriented.Experience working independently as well as within a team.Salary Rate and Benefits$55,000 - $57,000Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training, and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity when determining a salary level for potential new employees.Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:Flexible health and dental care plans.Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for the entire campus.Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution.Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents).Free RTD Ecopass.How to ApplyPriority review will begin on 9/4/24. Applicants must:Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status).Upload a resume or CV.Upload a cover letter.Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR at kfeighny@mines.edu with any questions.Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this position. This posting may be used to fill multiple openings.Equal OpportunityColorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service.
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ResponsibilitiesRecruitment and Outreach (40%)Represent Mines at scheduled college day/night programs throughout Colorado and schedule individual high school visits to recruit students to Mines.Build relationships with Community Based Organizations that support post-secondary enrollment.Manage and coordinate programming outreach with school districts and Community Based Organizations that have a high percentage of underserved students.Utilize Mines' enrollment strategy and resources to develop and choose the schools to visit, tailor the communications, and track outreach determined to best fit the unique needs of these schools and student populations.Support pre-collegiate initiatives at Mines, including summer programs and conferences, specifically for underrepresented students developing future application interest.Track and evaluate statistical data on the recruitment of underrepresented students specific to Mines.On and Off Campus Programming (30%)Meet with prospective students and their families as part of the Admissions Office on-campus, individual, and small group tour information sessions.Occasionally meet one-on-one with students, reviewing students' academic progress and assessing their potential for admission and scholarship consideration.Counsel students and parents before and after admission through to enrollment.Provide support for the fall and spring on-campus visitation programs hosted by Admissions.Plan and support other on and off-campus visitor programs such as group tours and recruitment or yield events specific to targeted populations, and represent Mines through involvement with professional or community organizations that promote a similar mission to that of Mines Admissions Office.First Year Students Application Review (25%)Serve as a member of the Freshman Admissions Evaluation Team.Independently make admission decisions and counsel students on those decisions.Work closely with Mines academic and administrative faculty, and other personnel, to facilitate successful recruitment, admission, and enrollment of new students to Mines.Other Duties as Assigned (5%)Other duties as assigned to meet the objectives and goals of the program and/or Mines.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Valid driver's license and current, valid personal auto insurance.Moderate 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.Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be highly detail-oriented.Experience working independently as well as within a team.Salary Rate and Benefits$55,000 - $57,000Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training, and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity when determining a salary level for potential new employees.Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:Flexible health and dental care plans.Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for the entire campus.Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution.Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents).Free RTD Ecopass.How to ApplyPriority review will begin on 9/4/24. Applicants must:Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status).Upload a resume or CV.Upload a cover letter.Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR at kfeighny@mines.edu with any questions.Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this position. This posting may be used to fill multiple openings.Equal OpportunityColorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service.
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