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Pertinent job listings and links to higher education human resource departments across Colorado.

  1. Student Advisor/Recruiter [Feb 1]—Adams State College
  2. Admissions Counselor [Jan 5]—Colorado Mesa University
  3. Assistant Director of Communications & New Media [Dec 19]—CSU
  4. Pre-Enrollment Specialist [Dec 15]—Arapahoe Community College
  5. Associate Director for Operations [Dec 13]—CSU
  6. Associate Director for Visitor Services and Events [Dec 13]—CSU
  7. Communications Coordinator [Nov 29]—CU Boulder
  8. International Admission Counselor [Oct 31]—CU Boulder
  9. Consulting Positions (2) [Sep 29]—ACT Mountain/Plains
  10. COF Advisor [Sep 29]—Red Rocks Community College
  11. Welcome Center Manager [Sep 27]—Community College of Denver
  12. Coordinator of Data Management [Aug 29]—Community College of Aurora
  13. Outreach Coordinator [Jul 25]—College in Colorado
  14. Director of Recruitment [Jul 21]—University of Alaska Anchorage
  15. College and Pre-Collegiate Advisors [Jul 21]—Colorado GEAR UP
  16. Admissions Positions [Jul 7]—Colorado School of Mines
  17. Admissions Counselor: Processing [Jul 5]—Colorado Mesa University

Student Advisor/Recruiter

[Posted February 1st, 2012]

Summary:

Adams State College Office of Extended Studies is seeking candidates for a Student Advisor/Recruiter. Position description, qualifications, and application instructions can be found in this PDF.

Admissions Counselor

[Posted January 5th, 2012]

Summary:

Full-time administrative appointment reporting to the Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment and supervising student staff and student Ambassadors as assigned, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for the recruitment and admission of new, traditional, non-traditional, transfer, adult, and evening students to CMU. For complete details, visit www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/newempl.html 970-248-1820. Apply by January 25, 2012. AA/EOE, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.

For full details, visit www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/newempl.html



Assistant Director of Communications & New Media—Colorado State University

[Posted December 19, 2011]

Summary:

This is a full-time, 12-month, permanent administrative professional position in the Office of Admissions. As the primary website manager and social media coordinator for the Office of Admissions, the Assistant Director plays a key role in the University’s marketing and recruiting efforts directed toward prospective and newly admitted undergraduate students. The Assistant Director also assists with publications, conducts market research and performs other duties as assigned. In doing so, this position works collaboratively with staff in the Office of Admissions and throughout the University community. The Assistant Director reports directly to the office’s Director of Marketing and Communications.

For full details, visit jobs.colostate.edu.

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Pre-Enrollment Specialist—Arapahoe Community College

[Posted December 15, 2011]

Summary:

This full-time position's primary function is to provide information and recruit prospective students to Arapahoe Community College. Extensive follow-up with the prospective student is required after the initial contact. This position will coordinate on-campus recruitment programs including but not limited to: open houses, high school counselor appreciation breakfast and campus tours; maintain student database; assist with advising and registration of concurrent enrolled high school students and assist with the evaluation and revision of all policies and procedures related to student recruitment.

For full details, visit ACC Job Opportunities or call 303.797.5720.

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Associate Director for Operations—CSU

[Posted December 13, 2011]

Summary:

This position is responsible for leading a team of 8-10 staff in all tasks related to the processing of undergraduate and non-degree applications to the University and requests for information from prospective undergraduate students. With supervisory and decision-making authority in a number of areas, the Associate Director is regarded as a leader within the Office of Admissions and will be called upon to recommend and/or establish and administer policies and procedures to assist in making application processing and review more efficient and that are in concert with university and/or admissions office goals and directives.

For full details, visit www.jobsatcu.com.

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Associate Director for Visitor Services and Events—CSU

[Posted December 13, 2011]

Summary:

Colorado State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Associate Director for Visitor Services and Events in the Office of Admissions. Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment, this position is responsible for the daily operations of the University Visitor Center, and leading a team of 6-8 staff in the work of daily and special campus visit and tour programs; this is a vital member of the recruitment leadership team.

For full details, see the following PDF at vpea.colostate.edu.

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Communications Coordinator for Office of Financial Aid—CU Boulder

[Posted November 29, 2011]

Summary:

This position is a full-time professional exempt position that reports to the Associate Director of Client Services. This position leads the development and management of electronic and written communication for the Office of Financial Aid and is responsible for communication campaigns to support required federal regulatory consumer information. This position will be responsible for the development and assessment of a comprehensive communication plan for Office of Financial Aid for prospective and current students. This position will develop and maintain a thorough and current working knowledge of all federal Title IV, State of Colorado, and institutional rules, regulations, and procedures to ensure the accurate release of information and program compliance. The Coordinator participates as a member of the OFA management team and provides leadership to the internal communications committee to ensure that the communications plan is executed in a timely manner and in accordance with federal regulations.

For details visit www.jobsatcu.com (posting #815774)

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International Admission Counselor—CU Boulder

[Posted October 31, 2011]

Summary:

Counseling prospective international freshman and transfer applicants; responding to admissions inquiries via phone, email, and social media; representing CU-Boulder at on-campus information sessions; giving campus tours on back-up basis; covering reception desk on back-up basis; traveling throughout Colorado to represent CU-Boulder at college fairs; reviewing freshman and transfer applications for international students and students who have studied abroad; assisting in outreach and international recruitment programs; and other duties as assigned. The position is ideal for new or recent university graduates who are considering a career in college admissions and/or higher education with a specific focus on international admissions, are enthusiastic about CU-Boulder, have a strong work ethic, exercise sound judgment, and are skilled at public speaking and writing.

For details visit www.jobsatcu.com (posting #815075)

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Consulting Positions (2)—ACT Mountain/Plains

[Posted September 29, 2011]

Summary:

The ACT Mountain/Plains Regional Office in Aurora has the following jobs posted:

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COF Advisor—Red Rocks Community College

[Posted September 29, 2011]

Summary:

Coordinate both the College Opportunity Fund process and HB1023 compliance. Create a COF Appeals committee and meet college, CCCS and CDHE deadlines. Set up schedules and process queries, invoices, reconciliation and correction files. Responsible for tracking and resolving student, college, COF, CDHE and programming issues. Work with state agencies as appropriate to ensure college compliance. Contact students who are not in compliance using a variety of methods. Resolve problems by working with Admissions, Student Records, High School Relations, and the Cashier’s Office, Accounting, Institutional Research, the College Opportunity Fund staff and the Colorado Department of Higher Education staff. Work with Student Life and Marketing to develop training and educational materials to assist students with registration, processing and compliance of COF and HB1023. Participate in Student Services and all college activities such as New Student Orientation and high school registration events. Cross train for all Student Records activities to assist with office coverage.

Find detailed information and instructions on how to apply on the Red Rocks Community College HR page.

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Welcome Center Manager—Community College of Denver

[Posted September 27, 2011]

Summary:

This position is responsible for identifying key external contacts from in-district high schools and youth-serving agencies. Through regular communication and relationship-building, target contacts for invitations to visit campus. Conduct college admissions sessions on-campus and refer prospective students to the Cybercenter computer lab for application. Develop survey instruments and distribute to all who participate in a campus tour. Analyze tour data/feedback to improve Tour Guide training. Promote the college to the general public and provide general admissions counseling to prospective students at the Welcome Center. Coordinate the Community College of Denver Welcome Center during normal and extended hours, including hiring, supervision, scheduling, training, and payroll of student staff. Assist Orientation Program Coordinator with daily Orientation program operations, as needed. Coordinate and complete multiple requests for on-campus tours and orientation sessions. Assist with RSO functions, including special events on- and off-campus, as needed.

Find detailed information and instructions on how to apply on the CCD employment opportunities page.

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Coordinator of Data Management and Assessment—Community College of Aurora

[Posted August 29, 2011]

Summary:

Data management and reporting for student services, and serve as lead team member for day-to-day assessment testing functions. Full description at www.ccaurora.edu.

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Outreach Coordinator—College in Colorado

[Posted July 25, 2011]

Summary:

Responsible for identifying, educating and performing outreach activities, targeting public relations and educational efforts to help students develop a postsecondary plan in assigned region. Assist to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Outreach program. Develop and conduct presentations and/or training sessions for College In Colorado for both middle and high school counselors and related staff in assigned region. Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with counselors, teachers and school administrators to further support of and goodwill towards the College In Colorado initiative. Extensive travel throughout assigned region to outreach events including career fairs, parent nights, classroom presentations and other school functions for junior and high school students, parents, and faculty to ensure understanding of the Website and products offered, with statewide travel possible. Assist in preparation and administration of internal and external conferences and trainings by helping prepare presentations, agendas, handouts, and other materials as needed.

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Director of Recruitment—University of Alaska Anchorage

[Posted July 21, 2011]

Summary:

The Director of Student Recruitment reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management (EM) and works collaboratively with EM staff, academic departments and deans. Student Recruitment is one of six departments in UAA's Enrollment Management division, which in turn is part of UAA's larger student affairs family. This position will be a key player in helping the division and the University achieve the goals set forth in UAA's strategic plan, "UAA 2017."

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College and Pre-Collegiate Advisors—Colorado GEAR UP

[Posted July 21, 2011]

Summary:

Colorado GEAR UP is a 7-year federal grant that is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is managed by the Department of Higher Education on behalf of the Governor's Office. Colorado GEAR UP is a pre-collegiate service program that helps prepare low-income and first generation students to meet high expectations for high school graduation, college admission, and degree completion. Students who successfully fulfill program participation expectations and meet the scholarship criteria may be eligible to apply for the GEAR UP scholarship. For more information about our program, please visit www.coloradogearup.org.

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Admissions Positions—Colorado School of Mines

[Posted July 7, 2011]

Summary:

The Colorado School of Mines has positions open for two fulltime Admissions Counselors and one part time Admissions Counselor. Please visit the Colorado School of Mines site for details.

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Admissions Counselor: Processing—Colorado Mesa University

[Posted July 5, 2011]

Summary:

The Admissions Counselor (located within our Processing Center) is responsible to the Director of Admissions for initial and active recruitment of new students to Colorado Mesa University. Additionally, this Counselor processes new applicant information and disseminates admissions information to prospective students. Other related duties may be assigned.

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