Assistant Director of Admissions — Remote/On-Campus Leader

Western; Gunnison (CO); Remote; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition remission for dependents

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Admissions. Based in Gunnison, CO, this role may be on-campus or remote, reporting to the Director of Admissions and working with Admissions, Marketing and Financial Aid to drive enrollment goals.

You will lead recruitment and territory management, supervise admissions staff and student ambassadors, and help manage budgets, travel, and admissions operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years in higher education, business, marketing and/or sales.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled at leading teams to meet objectives.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving and process-improvement mindset.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix environment.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, CRM software and Internet use.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and territory management.
• Conduct high school visits, college fairs, virtual events, and outreach activities.
• Build relationships with counselors, community partners, students and families.
• Manage admissions operations and application review within CRM and SIS.
• Ensure accurate applicant records and admissions workflows.
• Support process improvements and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Financial Aid, Marketing, Academic Affairs, Athletics, and Student Success teams.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and special projects as admissions leadership team member.

Skills

Team leadership

Recruitment strategy

Territory management

Communication

CRM software

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CRM software

MS Word/Excel

Job description

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Admissions. Based in Gunnison, CO, this role may be on-campus or remote, reporting to the Director of Admissions and working with Admissions, Marketing and Financial Aid to drive enrollment goals.

You will lead recruitment and territory management, supervise admissions staff and student ambassadors, and help manage budgets, travel, and admissions operations.