WCCC and Adult Student Admissions Counselor Job at Colorado Mesa University
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WCCC and Adult Student Admissions Counselor
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary: This position is responsible for recruiting new and returning to CMU traditional and non-traditional students to WCCC and CMU that includes creating, implementing and executing communications and recruiting plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
WCCC and Adult Student Admissions Counselor
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary: This position is responsible for recruiting new and returning to CMU traditional and non-traditional students to WCCC and CMU that includes creating, implementing and executing communications and recruiting plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Create and implement a communications and recruitment plan, for both high school and college level programs, to address the dynamic needs of a diverse prospective student population, including identifying gaps and working to provide solutions, particularly with associates and certificate programs.
- Collaborate with the Transfer and Adult Admissions Team and CMU marketing team to develop new, and improve, current marketing materials for WCCC.
- Provide interpersonal and technical assistance with the application process and with the distribution of pertinent information to prospective and admitted WCCC and adult CMU students.
- Manage the process to rectify partially completed admissions applications and is responsible for communicating with those prospective students.
- Develop comprehensive understanding of the campus recruitment module to assist in developing close relationships and communication with prospective students.
- Coordinate recruitment strategies including goal setting, scheduling visits, maintaining tracking records, identifying demographic trends, and building relationships with high school counselors, local employers, public service personnel, and other prospects through various forms of communication.
- Provide presentations in high schools and actively and frequently recruit students and disseminate information at parent teacher conferences, educational workshops, orientations, college, job, student organizations such as FFA, FBLA, DECA, ProStart and career fairs.
- Make in-office and external presentations to prospective students and families, conduct ongoing follow-up communication, answer daily phone inquiries, counsel walk-in traffic, and lead campus previews and tours.
- Assist students in the admissions process while maintaining a high awareness of WCCC/CMU admission requirements and policies. Perform preliminary financial aid, scholarship, housing, and career counseling, spotlighting the related benefits of WCCC/CMU to the prospective student, as well as counseling with parents and high school and college personnel.
- Monitor applicants to WCCC programs, which require additional applications/steps for program acceptance, and notify applicants regarding the additional requirements.
- Manage scheduling, planning and completing WCCC tours for prospective students.
- Assist students with course registration both online at CMU website and in BANNER, demonstrating current, detailed, and accurate knowledge of college programs.
- Act in liaison capacity with community agencies to increase collaboration for special programs and to ensure that WCCC/CMU interacts with all areas affecting college student enrollment. Monitor application components and serve as a resource for facilitating program success.
- Offer support, patience, and enthusiasm while guiding and challenging adult students to new levels of competence and excellence.
- Contact each student within respective recruitment territory at least once every two weeks.
- Develop individualized plans for students to address their academic needs and life skills.
- Assist the students in prioritizing admissions and enrollment tasks.
- Maintain weekly paperwork with accuracy and detail and report to Associate Director of Transfer and Adult Admissions in a timely manner.
- Attend admissions and coaching meetings and trainings to stay informed about adult student events and participate in information sharing with other coaches and staff.
- Participate in and assist with organizing a minimum of two adult student community and enrichment activities per semester
- Attend and participate in CMU admissions staff meetings and WCCC Student Services staff meetings
- Must attend CMU admissions and WCCC Student Services trainings
- Able to travel and work evenings and weekends.
- Assist WCCC Student Services team with office coverage
- Act as a contact point with WCCC faculty for recruitment events
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with a broad audience including direct communication and public speaking in front of a large audience specific to the benefits of career and technical education.
- Strong ability and enthusiasm in promoting and encouraging individuals to further their education
- Proven ability to multi- task with critical deadlines with minimal or no direction
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license by date of employment
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply computer technology to enhance productivity in the workplace.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution
- One year of experience in the area of sales, higher education admissions, program planning, or recruiting
- One-year experience in a public speaking role
- One year of experience networking and the ability to relate to individuals from a variety of circumstances
- Spanish-Speaking
Salary: $42,000.00 - 44,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Administrative
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 1/8/2023.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
- Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact: Kelly Reuss, klreuss@coloradomesa.edu
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
Colorado Mesa University
Attn: Human Resources Office
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970.248.1820
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