Admissions Counselor

csusystem; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University in Fort Collins seeks a full-time, twelve-month Recruitment Territory Manager to actively recruit first-year students. The role involves guiding prospective students and families, managing a recruitment territory, and traveling 8–10 weeks per year. Some evening/weekend work and in-person engagements are required.

The position emphasizes data-driven outreach, community relationships, and outreach at events, information sessions, and campus visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Past experience in admissions, college counseling, or B2C sales.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Commitment to CSU's Principles of Community.
• Able to work irregular hours including nights and weekends.
• Valid Driver's License or access to a licensed driver.
• Understanding of Land Grant Mission of CSU.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Territory Management across a geographic area; use data and relationships with communities.
• Plan and execute year-round recruitment travel (8–10 weeks).
• Counsel prospective students and families through enrollment processes and campus systems.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, and text in a timely manner.
• Support recruitment programs and visit days for prospective students.
• Conduct in-person and online presentations for students and families.
• Evaluate applications to recommend admissions decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Presentation skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

In this role, you will actively recruit primarily first year students to the university by serving as a guide and advocate for prospective students, families, and communities within your territory. You will make strategic decisions as a territory manager using real-time data, knowledge of your territory, and relationships with community members. You will connect with prospective students and families virtually and in person and through channels including email, phone, text, and video. You will serve as the face of the university at recruitment events, information sessions, and during off-campus engagements. This is a twelve-month, full-time permanent position with some travel and evening/weekend commitments. The position will be based in the Fort Collins area .

Full Consideration Date

For full consideration, please apply by Tuesday, 8/18/2026, 11:59pm (MT). This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Job Duties

• Recruitment and Territory Management - 50% Manage a geographic recruitment territory by utilizing data, critical thinking and analysis, and intentional engagement with prospective students, families, and communities within the assigned territory.
• Plan and execute year-round recruitment travel (approximately 8-10 weeks), representing CSU at events such as high school visits, college fairs, one-on-one appointments, information sessions, and other recruitment events.
• Application of integrity, inclusion, respect, service, and social justice in all parts of recruitment for CSU
• Counseling - 35% Counsel prospective students and their families/advocates through the enrollment process, including navigating campus systems, requirements, processes, and resources.
• Respond to phone, email, and text inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Supporting Programs, Events, and Visits - 10% Assist with recruitment programs, including visit days for prospective students and spring admitted student events.
• Conduct presentations-both in-person and online-for prospective students and their families
• Recommending Admissions Decisions - 5% Evaluate applications for admission through a holistic review of the applicant's academic record and supporting documents to recommend admissions decisions.
• Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as appropriate.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass background check.
• Must maintain a valid drivers license or have access to a licensed driver at the time of application.
• Some work from home days will be permitted but this position is predominantly in-person.

Supervision

Position will not supervise anyone.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree.
• Past experience in admissions, college counseling, or B2C sales experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Demonstrated presentation and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to CSU's Principles of Community.
• Able to work irregular work hours, including nights and weekends.
• Maintain a valid Driver's License or have access to a licensed driver at the time of application.
• An understanding of the Land Grant Mission of Colorado State University.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Salary Range

50,000.00 - 52,000.00

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or