Weekend Evening Counselor

Colorado School of Mines; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health and dental care

Generous vacation and sick time

Fully vested retirement plan with 13%

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines is seeking multiple Regional Admissions Counselors to be based in Florida, Georgia, or North Carolina. You will manage regional recruitment, build relationships with students, families, counselors, and community organizations, and travel extensively to meet enrollment goals.

The role involves planning events, evaluating market data, coordinating with the Admissions Office, and supporting applicants through the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in college admissions, student services, customer service, or sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional recruitment and outreach activities to prospective students and families.
• Plan, organize, and attend recruitment events, visits, fairs, and information sessions.
• Coordinate with high schools and counselors and monitor enrollment data.
• Advocate for regional applicants during application reviews.
• Inform counselors about updates, requirements, and trends.

Skills

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Travel willingness

Bilingual

Customer service

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 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.

Recruiting and Outreach (45%)

• Provide the highest level of customer service to prospective students, their 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.
• 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.
• Evaluate market and enrollment data to inform recruitment strategies.
• Enhance recruitment activities through the implementation of innovative programs and initiatives specific to the needs of the territory.
• 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%)

• Advocate for regional applicants during second review of applications.
• Inform high school counselors and independent counselors about application updates, requirements, and trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in college admissions, student services, customer service, or sales.
• 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.
• Experience using data to inform decisions.
• Experience using an admissions CRM, ideally Slate.
• Bilingual.

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.

Benefits

• 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%
• 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.

38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.News and World Report, 2026).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. 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. 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.

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 an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

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. 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.

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.