Regional Admissions Counselor

University of Northern Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UNC Career Hub

Job summary

The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado seeks a Regional Admissions Counselor to drive undergraduate recruitment across Colorado and beyond. You will promote UNC, coach prospective students through enrollment steps, and build partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations.

The role may be based on campus or in the Denver metro area, and requires travel, evenings, and weekends; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• One year of leadership and/or professional experience with high school or college students.
• One year of customer service experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering presentations to groups of various sizes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet goals.
• Enthusiasm for working with students and representing the University of Northern Colorado.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion evidenced by past efforts.

Responsibilities

• Territory and recruitment management across an assigned recruitment territory; travel to college fairs, high schools, and community events; engage diverse prospective students and families.
• Counsel students and supporters about admission criteria and enrollment requirements.
• Guide leads through the enrollment funnel with a customer-service oriented approach.
• Engage with partner organizations serving prospective student populations.
• Coordinate campus tours and off-campus events; participate in recruitment activities and events.
• Manage general admissions email and respond to inquiries; maintain schedules including nights and weekends.
• Need a valid driver's license for travel and recruitment activities.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Presentations

Communication

Time management

Diversity commitment

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Regional Admissions Counselor

COMPENSATION RANGE: 51,200.00 - 55,200.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Admissions Office

TARGET HIRE DATE: 11/30/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/04/2026.

Position Summary

This position exists to facilitate theundergraduate recruitment and marketing efforts of UNC through the promotion ofthe university, generating interest from prospective students, coachingstudents through critical enrollment steps, and developing relationships andpartnerships. Position may be assigned to a geographic territory throughoutColorado and may be based either on UNC’s main campus in Greeley or within theDenver metropolitan area depending on operational needs and organizationalpriorities. Territory assignments and work locations may evolve in alignmentwith institutional enrollment strategies. The Admissions Counselor is expectedto work collaboratively and strategically to recruit a successful, motivated,and diverse pool of prospective undergraduate students. This position willengage a broad constituency that includes middle school, high school, andtransfer student populations; families/parents of prospective students; highschool and community college advisors/counselors; alumni; college accessprograms; and community-based organizations. If designated as a RegionalAdmissions Counselor, this position will be regionally based in the DenverMetro Area with heightened expectations of increased access, availability, andengagement with the aforementioned constituencies.

Job Duties

55% - Territory and General Recruitment

Comprehensiveand strategic management of an individually assigned recruitment territorycomprised of both in-state and out-of-state regions. Utilize a broad base ofinstitutional knowledge to effectively market and recruit a successful,motivated, and diverse pool of prospective first-time freshmen and transferstudents. Engage in deliberate, goal-driven action focused on guiding studentsthrough the enrollment funnel through a customer service-oriented philosophy ofcare directed toward students, families, high school support staff, and otherkey constituents. This will require:

• Recruitment travel (in and out of state) representing UNC at college fairs; school-sponsored functions; high school/community college site visits; individual appointments/group meetings; and community/civic events.
• Counseling students and support people about admission criteria and other critical factors in the educational decision process
• Engaging in intentional action that initially focuses on acquiring leads and converting qualified students through the application stage.
• Identifying and engaging with organizations and key partners who serve prospective student populations.
• Conducting campus tour and high school group tour presentations and working at on-campus event days.
• Managing the general admissions email and fielding inquiry calls from prospective students and families.
• Managing a schedule that involves irregular work hours, including nights and weekends.
• A valid driver's license.

If designated as a RegionalAdmissions Counselor, there will be a greater expectation of access andavailability for all aforementioned responsibilities while functioning in a remote format.

25% - Freshmen and Transfer Student Yield Management

Execution of data-drivenoutreach targeted at guiding students through critical enrollment stepsintended to meet enrollment goals. This will require:

• Utilizing coaching techniques and personalized relationship management through multiple channels including: high school/community college site visits; individual appointments/group meetings; receptions/banquets; email, phone, and text campaigns; and working with high school/community college administrators.
• Serving as a member of the Admissions ApplicationReview Committee responsible for rendering admission decisions on domesticundergraduate applications

10% - Supporting Programs and Events

Participate in the direction,coordination, and implementation of the following recruitment activities:

• Large campus visit days for prospective, applicant, and admitted students.
• Off-campus receptions held regionally in Colorado and out of state.
• Public events and programs held within the local community.

10% - Other Responsibilities

Other duties andresponsibilities will be assigned as appropriate and may include:

• Planning and scheduling travel and recruitment activities.
• Recording and entering recruitment data.
• Providing support in planning and programming for various recruitment activities and initiatives.
• Providing support for day-to-day operations as part of the campus visit experience.
• Serving as a liaison to an assigned college or university office.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

A Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience

• One year of demonstrated leadership and or professional experience working with high school or college students. Experience gained while working as a college student will be considered.
• One year of customer service experience.
• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering presentations to groups of various sizes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and orally) articulately and effectively.
• Proven ability to set work priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while meeting territory goals and deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for working with students and representing the University of Northern Colorado.
• Personal or professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity outcome.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous professional admissions or college counseling experience.
• Experience in working with and serving the needs of underrepresented communities.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Certification/Registration/Licensing

Must have a valid driver's license or the abilityto obtain a driver's license by the employment start date.

Benefits

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses ofUNCEmployees who are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 andcontinues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for socialmobility,UNC isproud tobeaHispanicServing Institutionandto serve more than44%ofourundergraduateswhoarethefirst in theirfamily to attend college.UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, tolearn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement

The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibitstransmission discrimination based on gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or [e-mail].

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment hasbeen made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act

In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.