Admissions Counselor

Position Summary: Adams State University is seeking an outgoing, creative individual to support the recruitment of students in the Eastern Plains and Front Range (Denver South) regions of Colorado. A state-supported Hispanic Serving Institution in the beautiful San Luis Valley of south-central Colorado, Adams State University offers undergraduate majors, minors, and emphases as well as master's degree programs and a doctoral program. We are distinguished by caring professors, small classes, and a diverse, yet close-knit community. This environment fosters student engagement, and individual attention helps students achieve their best. Position Summary: The Admissions Counselor is responsible for the outreach, recruitment, and counseling of prospective students. Responsibilities include representing Adams State University at college fairs, high school visits, and other on and off-campus activities. The Admissions Counselor will maintain communication with prospective students and families, review admissions applications, coordinate recruitment events, establish and foster relationships with high school counselors, and provide broad admissions, financial aid and academic advising services. In-state and out-of-state travel as well as the ability to work some evenings and weekends is required. Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities): ● Represents Adams State University at college fairs, day/night programs, student conferences, and other outreach activities. ● Travels extensively to conduct high school follow-up visits and classroom presentations to partnering high schools. ● Maintains telephone, email, digital and written communication with prospective students and their parents. ● Maintains communication with high school counselors, community college advisors, college-prep organizations and community organizations. ● Advises students on degree options, course selection, placement test interpretation, and other advising related matters. ● Provides informative and appropriate financial aid counseling regarding federal and state financial aid, institutional and private scholarship opportunities and student financial services. ● Coordinates and promotes special events related to Adams State University and the admissions process, including but not limited to counselor breakfasts/luncheons, application days, financial aid nights, registration activities, student receptions, and campus visits. ● Reviews applications to determine admissions eligibility for low-index students. ● Participates in on-campus recruitment activities, including Discover Day programs, bus tours, group visits, New Student Orientation and other selected programs. ● Assists in the planning of on- and off-campus recruitment activities and special events. ● Evaluates recruitment activities and report outcomes to the assistant director of admissions recruitment. ● Participates in on-campus training sessions and planning meetings. ● Represents Adams State University in various state and regional professional organizations and committees. ● Assists in the development of admissions publications and marketing materials. ● Participates in NCAA rules education in order to cooperate with truthful and complete information concerning involvement in or knowledge of NCAA rules violations. ● Oversees social media outreach for the Admissions Office in collaboration with Public Relations and Marketing. ● Serves as a Campus Security Authority, as federally mandated under the Clery Act. ● Serves in other capacities as assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications ● Bachelor’s degree. ● Ability to travel extensively as directed by the supervisor. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. ● Experience developing goals/objectives. ● Excellent oral communication skills. ● Ability to prepare effective written communications, utilizing correct grammar and spelling. ● Demonstrated technology proficiency with various software applications. ● Strong organizational skills including an ability to multitask. ● Ability to work effectively as a team member and to work on projects independently. ● Ability to work with diverse, non-traditional, and underserved student populations in a compassionate and structured manner. ● Ability to develop and foster relationships with high school counselors, community college advisors, and college-prep advisors. ● Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires it. ● Demonstrated initiative in seeking new partners and opportunities for recruitment. ● Ability to work flexible hours. ● Ability to perform with diplomacy, confidentiality and professionalism. ● Ability to perform outlined job descriptions. Highly Preferred Qualification: ● Bilingual, English/Spanish Preferred Qualifications: ● Experience working in higher education as part of an academic team. ● Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs. ● Experience in higher education admissions. ● Experience in financial planning, financial literacy, and budgeting expenses. ● Ability to perform the above primary duties. Salary and Benefits: Base salary is $36,000 annually or commensurate with years of experience working in an Admissions role plus benefits. Adams State University offers a competitive benefits package. Required Application Materials: ● Letter of application, describing interest in and directly addressing qualifications of the position. ● Current resume/vitae. ● Names and contact information of three to five professional references. ● Unofficial or official transcripts from all post-secondary education institutions attended (official transcripts required upon hiring). Please submit all application materials to: Applications must be made through the Adams State University Careers page. Questions about the position may be directed to: Kara Pettit, Office of Admissions E-mail: kgpettit@adams.edu Review of complete applications will begin as applications are received until the position is filled. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status. Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/ Situated in the San Luis Valley, the campus is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges. With towering peaks of over 14,300 feet, the mountains provide variety of outdoor recreation in all seasons. Adams State Is The Most Publicly Diverse University in Colorado Join us for a learning experience that links education to community, fosters a sense of belonging, and celebrates diverse cultural and social perspectives. Adams State University’s driving purpose is to provide equitable access to education for all. We promote successful and engaged lives by caring for, connecting with, and challenging our students, campus, and community. Adams State has a long history of diversity and inclusion, and has been an established, respected Hispanic Serving Institution since 1998 (the first HSI in Colorado). We have an institutional commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic students. Here, HSI is more than just a designation; it’s a continual, energizing mix of intentional actions that enhance the education and experience of all our students. It’s not just a head count. It’s the way our students count — how each person is treated with the same high level of respect, inclusion and service, and how each person has an equal opportunity to grow and advance