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Working Title Admissions Counselor Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position No Posting Number 202501112AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib I Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $50,000 - $51,000 Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Desired Start Date 09/22/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/01/2025 Description of Work Unit

About Colorado State University

As one of our nation’s top public institutions of higher learning and Colorado’s land-grant institution, Colorado State University is committed to making things happen – from the classroom and the laboratory to communities across the world. CSU offers among the very best professional programs in the United States in veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, journalism, agriculture, and construction management. Under the leadership of President Amy Parsons, Colorado State University aims to continue its growth as a top-tier destination for talented students while also passionately pursuing its mission and heritage as the land-grant institution for the state of Colorado. Our campus is the heart of Fort Collins, at the base of the Rocky Mountains, and only an hour from the Denver metropolitan area. The wide-open spaces, 300 days of sunshine each year and majestic backdrop make Fort Collins, a city with a population of about 150,000, an attractive place to work, live and learn.

About The Office Of Admissions

Admissions is charged with leading undergraduate recruitment and outreach efforts for the entire university, as well as making decisions on all undergraduate applications and processing graduate applications. This complex office of over 60 staff recruits actively around the state of Colorado and around the world to interact with an annual inquiry pool of over 60,000 students each year and manages over 30,000 applications per year, including 4700 transfer applications. Through innovative and strategic approaches, Admissions strives to balance its growth in attracting an increasingly diverse and well-prepared student body with remaining true to its land-grant mission and heritage. Colorado State was the first public institution west of the Mississippi with membership in the Common Application and employs a holistic, comprehensive review process to best select new undergraduates not only in light of their preparation but their potential to successfully contribute to the campus community.

Position Summary

This position actively recruits primarily first year students to CSU by serving as a guide and advocate for prospective students, families and communities within your territory.

You will make strategic decisions as a territory manager using real-time data, knowledge of your territory and relationships with community members.

You will connect with prospective students and families virtually and in person and through channels including email, phone, text and video. You will serve as the face of the university at recruitment events, information sessions, and during off-campus engagements,

This is a twelve-month, full-time permanent position with some travel and evening/weekend commitments.

Required Job Qualifications

A bachelor degree
Professional interest in admissions
Able to work irregular work hours, including some nights and weekends
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date

Preferred Job Qualifications

Previous admissions or college counseling experience
Ability to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish
Demonstrated experience giving presentations to groups of various sizes
Experience working with student populations

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category Counseling Duty/Responsibility

Counsel prospective students and their families/advocates through the enrollment process, including navigating campus systems, requirements, processes, and resources.
Respond to phone, email, and text inquiries in a timely fashion.

Percentage Of Time 30 Job Duty Category Recommending Admissions decisions Duty/Responsibility

Evaluate applications for admission through a holistic review of the applicant’s academic record and supporting documents to recommend admissions decisions.

Percentage Of Time 5 Job Duty Category Recruitment and Territory Management Duty/Responsibility

Manage a geographical recruitment territory by utilizing data, critical thinking and analysis, and intentional engagement with prospective students, families, and communities within the assigned territory.
Plan and execute year-round recruitment travel (apprx 8-10 weeks) representing CSU at events such as high school visits, college fairs, one-on-one appointments, information sessions, and other recruitment events.

Percentage Of Time 50 Job Duty Category Supporting Programs, Events and Visits Duty/Responsibility

Assist with recruitment programs, including visit days for prospective students and spring admitted student events.
Conduct presentations.

Percentage Of Time 10 Job Duty Category Other Responsibilities Duty/Responsibility

Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as appropriate.

Percentage Of Time 5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, or have any questions, please contact susan.lucero@colostate.edu.

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Shift Work - May include some evenings and weekends, Travel - May include occasional travel to recruitment events Search Contact Susan Lucero, susan.lucero@colostate.edu EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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