Weekend Evening Counselor

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.

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.

• 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.

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

• 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…