Regional Admissions Counselor (Located in Texas)

Mines; Town of Texas (WI); Hybride; USD 58 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

13 paid holidays

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Recreation center access

On-campus daycare

Résumé du poste

Colorado School of Mines seeks a Regional Admissions Counselor based in Texas to recruit academically prepared students and manage regional outreach. The role requires travel, campus collaboration, and occasional training at the Golden, CO campus.

The candidate should excel in counseling, communication, and program management, with preference for those near Houston, Austin, or Dallas. The position reports to the Executive Director of Admissions and involves developing a regional plan, reviewing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in college admissions, student services, customer service, or sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal.

Responsabilités

• Recruiting and outreach to prospective students and families.
• Develop regional recruitment plan and manage budget for the region.
• Evaluate applications and advocate for regional applicants.
• Attend and organize recruitment events and information sessions.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Customer service

Sales experience

Ability to travel

Independent work ethic

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Slate CRM

Description du poste

Colorado School of Mines welcomes applications for a Regional Admissions Counselor based in Texas.**THE OPPORTUNITY** Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions, the Regional Admissions Counselor manages all aspects of an assigned territory and is responsible for building strong relationships with students, families, school counselors, and community-based organizations with the goal of recruiting and enrolling academically prepared students to Mines. This position involves significant independent judgement in the recruitment of undergraduate and graduate students and requires extensive travel throughout the assigned region, especially during the fall and spring. This position is part of the undergraduate and graduate recruitment teams and is held accountable for achieving defined enrollment goals. This position is based in Texas, working out of a home office with occasional required travel to the Mines campus in Golden, CO for training and signature events and programs. While candidates throughout Texas are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to those located in the Houston area, followed by the Austin area and the Dallas area. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Recruiting and Outreach (45%)*** Provide the highest level of customer service to prospective students, their families, school officials, and other campus constituents.* Provide admission counseling and information to students, families, school officials, and other campus constituents.* Plan, organize, and attend various recruitment and yield events for Mines that occurs during the day, evening, and/or on weekends.* Identify, register, and attend high school and college visits, college and transfer fairs, and other recruitment opportunities within the assigned region.* Represent Mines at on- and off-campus recruitment events.* Develop relationships with school counselors and educational organizations.* Support prospective students and families through the application process.* Coordinate with the campus Admissions Office for strategic initiatives.* Attend campus-based annual training and signature recruiting events including, but not limited to, Discover Mines and Make It Mines. **Territory Management (35%)*** Develop and implement the regional recruitment plan in coordination with the Director of Recruitment Strategy and Executive Director of Admissions.* Evaluate market and enrollment data to inform recruitment strategies.* Evaluate and analyze return on investment of recruitment activities.* Enhance recruitment activities through the implementation of innovative programs and initiatives specific to the needs of the territory.* Actively engage with regional enrollment associations.* Host regional information sessions and outreach programs.* Responsibly manage a budget for the assigned region, including travel expenses and submitting timely expense reports. **Admissions Application Review (15%)*** Evaluate applicant credentials and independently make admissions decisions for all regional applicants.* Advocate for regional applicants during second review of applications.* Inform high school counselors and independent counselors about application updates, requirements, and trends. **Other Duties as Assigned (5%)*** Other duties as assigned to meet the objectives and goals of the program and/or Mines. **QUALIFICATIONS****Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree.* Experience in college admissions, student services, customer service, or sales.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.* A positive attitude and independent work ethic.* Ability to balance multiple priorities, responsibilities, and programs simultaneously.* Strong project management, resourcefulness, use of good judgment, and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.* Ability to travel throughout assigned region for extended periods of time.* Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. **Preferred Qualifications*** Previous experience as a regional recruiter/admissions counselor.* Significant demonstrated experience in admissions.* Experience using data to inform decisions.* Experience using an admissions CRM, ideally Slate.* Knowledge of recruitment strategies for selective STEM institutions.* Bilingual. **Salary Rate and Benefits** $58,000-62,000 annual rate Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:* Flexible health and dental care options* Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.* Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution* Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents) All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.**How to Apply**Review of applications will begin on 10/7 and continue until the role is filled. Applicants must:* Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)* Upload a resume or CV* Upload a cover letter stating your geographic location (Houston, Austin, or Dallas)Candidates will notice there is one upload box for all materials. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy based on business needs. References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position. Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR at [e-mail] with any questions.