Graduate Programs Recruiter & Advisor

Colorado School of Mines; Colorado; On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

13 paid holidays per year

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition benefits (employees and depend

Free RTD EcoPass

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines seeks a Graduate Program Specialist to drive graduate student recruitment, admissions, and advising services. The role supports certificate and Master’s programs within the Energy & Materials portfolio and requires independent decision-making to ensure timely student service.

Responsibilities include advising graduate students, guiding thesis processes, and coordinating with campus offices to optimize enrollment and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; +2 years in recruiting and/or formal advising of professionals or students.
• Ability to interpret academic policies and deadlines, and to manage complex student records.

Responsibilities

• Advise graduate students on coursework, degree requirements, policies, and deadlines.
• Serve as primary contact for graduate students from admission through graduation.
• Guide thesis/dissertation processes and graduation requirements.
• Coordinate with offices to support student success and enrollment management.
• Develop admissions processes and recruitment campaigns; lead on- and off-campus events.
• Collaborate with faculty, registrar, financial aid, and marketing to align recruitment and admissions.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Graduate advising

Communication skills

Travel readiness

CRM knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Colorado School of Mines seeks a Graduate Program Specialist to drive graduate student recruitment, admissions, and advising services. The role supports certificate and Master’s programs within the Energy & Materials portfolio and requires independent decision-making to ensure timely student service.

Responsibilities include advising graduate students, guiding thesis processes, and coordinating with campus offices to optimize enrollment and retention.