Enrollment Growth Lead — Higher Education Admissions

AIRUM; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, invites an innovative Senior Enrollment Specialist to lead our admissions recruitment team, mentor counselors, and drive student success in Colorado’s scenic San Luis Valley. You will supervise and onboard Admissions Counselors, analyze recruitment data to shape strategy, and coordinate outreach at college fairs, high school presentations, and campus visits.

Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in recruitment are required; a Master’s in higher education is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 2–3 years of experience in student recruitment/admissions or higher education sales.
• Strong quantitative analysis, strategic planning, and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to trust, integrity, inclusiveness, and diversity; experience in a public 4-year institution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Admissions Counselors, Transfer Coordinators, and Student Ambassadors to meet enrollment goals.
• Analyze recruitment data, track metrics, and drive counselor productivity.
• Coordinate outreach activities: college fairs, high school presentations, campus visits, and financial aid nights.
• Build partnerships with academic departments, Athletics, Concurrent Enrollment, and Prison Education Program.
• Evaluate and audit applications, especially for low-index students, and advise on transfer policies.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Strategic planning

Oral and written communication

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in higher education administration or student affairs (preferred)

Job description

Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, invites an innovative Senior Enrollment Specialist to lead our admissions recruitment team, mentor counselors, and drive student success in Colorado’s scenic San Luis Valley. You will supervise and onboard Admissions Counselors, analyze recruitment data to shape strategy, and coordinate outreach at college fairs, high school presentations, and campus visits.

Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in recruitment are required; a Master’s in higher education is