Regional Admissions Counselors (Florida, Georgia, North Carolina)

Colorado School of Mines; Lorida (FL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Vacation and holidays

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines is hiring Regional Admissions Counselors based in Florida, Georgia, or North Carolina. The role requires travel, relationship-building with students, families, counselors, and community groups, and meeting enrollment goals for undergrad and graduate programs.

The position is funded for an initial two-year term with evaluation for ongoing funding. Salary ranges from 58,000 to 62,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in college admissions, student services, customer service, or sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Positive attitude and independent work ethic.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel regionally for extended periods.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and outreach across Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, building relationships with students, families, counselors, and community organizations.
• Develop and implement regional recruitment plans and monitor enrollment objectives.
• Review admissions applications for regional applicants and advocate during second review.
• Attend and coordinate campus information sessions and recruitment events.
• Manage a budget for the region, including travel expenses and reimbursements.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

Engineering a world of possibilities Colorado School of Mines welcomes applications for multiple Regional Admissions Counselors to be based in Florida, Georgia, or North Carolina!

THE OPPORTUNITY

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.

These positions are based in Florida, Georgia, or North Carolina working out of a home office with occasional required travel to the Mines campus in Golden, CO for training and signature events and programs. These positions are funded for an initial two-year term. Beyond the initial funding period, the positions will be reviewed annually based on available funding and program outcomes. Continued employment is contingent upon ongoing funding and successful performance in meeting program and enrollment objectives.

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 vacation and sick time including 11 paid holidays per year
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution of 13%
• 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 . For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits .

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2026).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size – roughly 8,200 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

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 or for assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation may be required for this position.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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