Regional Admissions Counselor (Located in Texas)

Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO); Texas; On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines seeks a Regional Admissions Counselor based in Texas to manage recruitment in the region, counse l students and families, and coordinate events with school counselors and community organizations. The role involves extensive travel within Texas, occasional campus visits in Golden, CO for training, and collaboration with the admissions team.

The ideal candidate has experience in college admissions, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of an assigned territory to recruit and enroll students.
• Build relationships with students, families, school counselors, and community organizations.
• Travel extensively within Texas and attend recruitment events.
• Develop regional recruitment plan and evaluate enrollment data to inform strategy.
• Review admissions applications and advocate for regional applicants.
• Manage budget and travel expenses for the region.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Time management

Project management

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Regional Admissions Counselor (Located in Texas)

Regional Admissions Counselor (Located in Texas)

Posting Number: JR109937; 210286
Location: Texas

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 https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines https://minesathletics.com/ home games, as well as access to the state of the art https://minesathletics.com/facilities/student-recreation-center/13 (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the https://minesathletics.com/sports/2016/7/10/outdoor-recreation-home.aspx. We are proud to have recently opened an on https://www.mines.edu/human-resources/employee-total-rewards/benefits/faculty-staff-benefits/more-for-you-aa/mines-early-childhood-center/. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit https://www.mines.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at [e-mail] or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.