Senior Enrollment Specialist

Position Summary:

Lead as a Senior Enrollment Specialist – Where Great Stories Begin!

Adams State University invites an innovative Senior Enrollment Specialist to lead our admissions recruitment team, mentor counselors, and drive student success in Colorado’s scenic San Luis Valley. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Senior Enrollment Specialist advances key departmental goals while championing ASU's institutional commitment to all people, places, and perspectives.

What You Will Do Supervise & Mentor Teams:
Serve as a lead Enrollment Specialist directly supervising, onboarding, and coaching Admissions Counselors, Transfer Coordinators, and Student Ambassadors to achieve department enrollment goals.

Analyze Data & Drive Strategy:
Act as an analytical Enrollment Specialist tracking recruitment data, performing quantitative analysis, and managing counselor productivity metrics.

Coordinate Recruitment Outreach:
Serve as the primary Enrollment Specialist organizing college fairs, high school presentations, Grizz Bizz registration activities, financial aid nights, and campus visits.

Build Strategic Campus Partnerships:
Function as an Enrollment Specialist liaison collaborating with academic departments, Athletics, Concurrent Enrollment, and the Prison Education Program.

Evaluate & Audit Applications:
Review applications for low-index students and act as the Enrollment Specialist subject matter expert on transfer policies.

What You Bring

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required along with 2–3 years of experience in student recruitment/admissions or extensive higher education sales for this Senior Enrollment Specialist position.

Core Competencies:

Strong quantitative analysis skills, strategic planning expertise, excellent oral/written communication, and a deep commitment to trust, integrity, inclusiveness, and diversity.

Preferred Assets:
Master’s degree in higher education administration or student affairs, experience in a 4-year public institution, and a proven track record of increasing student enrollment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here Campus &

Location:

Located in Alamosa, Colorado, Adams State offers an inspiring campus environment with vibrant culture and unparalleled outdoor access in the Rocky Mountain region.

Compensation & Perks:
Full-time (1.0 FTE) salary range of 47,400–56,900. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement savings plans. Visit the Adams State Human Resources Benefits Page for details.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are an energetic Enrollment Specialist ready to shape student journeys and elevate higher education access, apply today at !

Application priority date: 11/15/2026.Completed applications include the following:

Cover letter

Resume

Questions please contact:
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Job Description Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service.

We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities.

We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep…