Admissions Strategy Lead | Territory & Team Coach

Western Colorado University; Gunnison (CO); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Dependent tuition remission

Job summary

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Admissions. This role reports to the Director of Admissions and collaborates with admissions, marketing, and financial aid to lead operational processes and strategic enrollment initiatives at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO.

The role includes supervising admissions counselors, staff, and student ambassadors, plus budget and travel planning, with on-campus or remote work options in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years in higher education, business, marketing or sales.
• Experience managing a team.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel out of state.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with CRM software and MS Office.
• Ability to work long days/weekends during peak admission season.

Responsibilities

• Lead Recruitment and Territory Management: develop and execute recruitment strategies; conduct visits and outreach.
• Build relationships with counselors, partners, students and families.
• Manage Admissions Operations and Application Review: evaluate applications; maintain accurate records in CRM/SIS.
• Support process improvements and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with Financial Aid, Marketing, Academic Affairs, Athletics, and Student Success.
• Participate in departmental planning and serve on admissions leadership team.

Skills

Team leadership

CRM systems

Communication

Data analysis

Territory management

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Admissions. This role reports to the Director of Admissions and collaborates with admissions, marketing, and financial aid to lead operational processes and strategic enrollment initiatives at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO.

The role includes supervising admissions counselors, staff, and student ambassadors, plus budget and travel planning, with on-campus or remote work options in