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Engineering a world of possibilities
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Admissions Counselor - Women Focus is a full-time, 12-month, campus-based, administrative faculty professional exempt position in the undergraduate Admissions Office at Colorado School of Mines. The position reports to the Director of Admissions for Special Populations and is a member of the Enrollment Management team. The Admissions Counselor will promote the general goals and mission of Colorado School of Mines through the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of a qualified and diverse undergraduate student body, to provide direct services for the academic support of prospective, new, and continuing students. To encourage and support student participation in all that the campus community has to offer both academically and socially, and emphasize student retention to graduation. The position of the Admission Counselor exists to thoroughly engage in undergraduate recruitment efforts, through actively communicating the benefits of a Mines education to prospective students, their parents, counselors and other community organizations. The Admissions Counselor is primarily responsible for visiting high schools, advising prospective students and their families on admissions to Mines, and evaluating applications for admission, encouraging enrollment and other general Admissions Office activities. In addition, the Admissions Counselor will serve as the lead Admissions staff person in identifying, developing and facilitating Mines’ women recruiting efforts.
Description Of Job
RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment, Admission and Enrollment: (60%)
The Admissions Counselor will represent Mines at scheduled college day/night programs/events throughout Colorado. On occasion, travel outside the state is necessary. In addition, the Admissions Counselor will be responsible for individual visits to selected high schools throughout the academic year, and in these schools, will serve as the primary Admissions Office contact for counselors and students interested in Mines.
The Admissions Counselor will serve as a member of the Freshman Admissions Evaluation Team. He or she will be responsible to independently make admission decisions and then counsel students on those decisions. The Admissions Counselor will work closely with Mines academic and administrative faculty, and other personnel, to facilitate the successful recruitment, admission, and enrollment of new students to Mines with particular focus on prospective populations that are the strongest pipelines for the recruitment of diverse students. The Admissions Counselor will routinely meet with prospective students and their families as part of the Admissions Office on-campus, individual and small group tour and advisement program. An advisement normally includes a review of students’ academic progress and a candid assessment of students’ potential for admission and scholarship consideration. The position counsels’ students and parents and serves as the key liaison to the high school guidance and external community organizations that serve the prospective student pipelines before and after admission including through orientation, and after enrollment. Additionally, the Admissions Counselor will provide support for the fall and spring on-campus visitation programs hosted by Admissions. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: student registration, program set-up, presentation moderation, and assisting in the preparation of marketing materials for the programs. The position may be asked to support other campus programs, such as High School Counselor visits, Counselor Workshops, The SUMMET Program, Teacher Enhancement programs, New Student and Parent Orientation, and represent Mines through involvement with professional or community organizations that promote a similar mission to that of Mines Admissions Office. Evening and weekend work will be expected of this position.
Recruitment Programs specific to women: (30%)
The Admissions Counselor is assigned to identify, manage and independently coordinate the programming outreach to women interested in attending Mines. Utilizing Mines’ enrollment strategy, the Admission Counselor determines the strategies, develops the communication tracks and the outreach tactics to best fit the unique needs of women interested in attending Mines. This position will support initiatives at Mines, including coordination and facilitation of programs and conferences, specifically for women. The position will also be responsible for tracking and evaluating statistical data regarding the recruitment of women.
Admissions Liaison with the University Partners– (5%)
The Admissions Counselor will identify opportunities and implement best practices to collaborate with the staff to facilitate the successful recruitment, admission and enrollment of women to Mines.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.
Salary Rate And Benefits
$55,000-$57,000
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.
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
How To Apply
Applicants must:
For the complete job announcement and to apply, visit jobs.mines.edu or click here .
Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
About Mines & Golden, CO
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).
Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size .
That size – roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.
Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.
And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.
Equal Opportunity
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses. Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce. Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.
Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting
Engineering a world of possibilities
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Admissions Counselor - Women Focus is a full-time, 12-month, campus-based, administrative faculty professional exempt position in the undergraduate Admissions Office at Colorado School of Mines. The position reports to the Director of Admissions for Special Populations and is a member of the Enrollment Management team. The Admissions Counselor will promote the general goals and mission of Colorado School of Mines through the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of a qualified and diverse undergraduate student body, to provide direct services for the academic support of prospective, new, and continuing students. To encourage and support student participation in all that the campus community has to offer both academically and socially, and emphasize student retention to graduation. The position of the Admission Counselor exists to thoroughly engage in undergraduate recruitment efforts, through actively communicating the benefits of a Mines education to prospective students, their parents, counselors and other community organizations. The Admissions Counselor is primarily responsible for visiting high schools, advising prospective students and their families on admissions to Mines, and evaluating applications for admission, encouraging enrollment and other general Admissions Office activities. In addition, the Admissions Counselor will serve as the lead Admissions staff person in identifying, developing and facilitating Mines’ women recruiting efforts.
Description Of Job
RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment, Admission and Enrollment: (60%)
The Admissions Counselor will represent Mines at scheduled college day/night programs/events throughout Colorado. On occasion, travel outside the state is necessary. In addition, the Admissions Counselor will be responsible for individual visits to selected high schools throughout the academic year, and in these schools, will serve as the primary Admissions Office contact for counselors and students interested in Mines.
The Admissions Counselor will serve as a member of the Freshman Admissions Evaluation Team. He or she will be responsible to independently make admission decisions and then counsel students on those decisions. The Admissions Counselor will work closely with Mines academic and administrative faculty, and other personnel, to facilitate the successful recruitment, admission, and enrollment of new students to Mines with particular focus on prospective populations that are the strongest pipelines for the recruitment of diverse students. The Admissions Counselor will routinely meet with prospective students and their families as part of the Admissions Office on-campus, individual and small group tour and advisement program. An advisement normally includes a review of students’ academic progress and a candid assessment of students’ potential for admission and scholarship consideration. The position counsels’ students and parents and serves as the key liaison to the high school guidance and external community organizations that serve the prospective student pipelines before and after admission including through orientation, and after enrollment. Additionally, the Admissions Counselor will provide support for the fall and spring on-campus visitation programs hosted by Admissions. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: student registration, program set-up, presentation moderation, and assisting in the preparation of marketing materials for the programs. The position may be asked to support other campus programs, such as High School Counselor visits, Counselor Workshops, The SUMMET Program, Teacher Enhancement programs, New Student and Parent Orientation, and represent Mines through involvement with professional or community organizations that promote a similar mission to that of Mines Admissions Office. Evening and weekend work will be expected of this position.
Recruitment Programs specific to women: (30%)
The Admissions Counselor is assigned to identify, manage and independently coordinate the programming outreach to women interested in attending Mines. Utilizing Mines’ enrollment strategy, the Admission Counselor determines the strategies, develops the communication tracks and the outreach tactics to best fit the unique needs of women interested in attending Mines. This position will support initiatives at Mines, including coordination and facilitation of programs and conferences, specifically for women. The position will also be responsible for tracking and evaluating statistical data regarding the recruitment of women.
Admissions Liaison with the University Partners– (5%)
The Admissions Counselor will identify opportunities and implement best practices to collaborate with the staff to facilitate the successful recruitment, admission and enrollment of women to Mines.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.
Salary Rate And Benefits
$55,000-$57,000
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.
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
- Fully paid health and dental premiums
- Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
- Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
- Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
- Free RTD Ecopass
How To Apply
Applicants must:
- Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)
- Upload a resume or CV
- Upload a cover letter
For the complete job announcement and to apply, visit jobs.mines.edu or click here .
Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- Demonstrated experience working with students, including those from socially, racially, and ethnically diverse populations, within a student services office at a high school, pre-collegiate program, community college or college setting.
- Strong public speaking, written and oral communication skills.
- Applicants must possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be highly detail oriented.
- Travel needs of the position require successful applicants to be experienced working independently as well as within a team.
- Aligned with above responsibilities and qualifications.
- Prior experience in a community college, college or university admissions office.
- Familiarity with integrated student information systems (i.e., Banner or similar system), constituent relationship management systems (i.e., Slate or a similar system), as well as word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Bilingual- Spanish and English
About Mines & Golden, CO
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).
Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size .
That size – roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.
Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.
And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.
Equal Opportunity
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses. Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce. Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.
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