Posting Detail Information

Working TitleManager of Undergraduate Recruitment

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202402063AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$65,000 - $75,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date03/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/29/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870,Colorado State Universityis among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

TheWalter Scott Jr. College of Engineering( WSCOE ) at Colorado State University is a dynamic and diverse college comprising approximately 170 faculty, 300 postdoctoral scholars and research scientists, 95 academic and administrative staff, 2,500 undergraduate students, and 1,050 graduate students. The College is home to four academic departments serving both graduate and undergraduate students, two departments with graduate-only programs, two interdisciplinary degree-granting programs, and a federal cooperative research institute.

WSCOE prides itself on its “hands-on” experiential approach to engineering education, offering extensive laboratory and team-based coursework alongside research opportunities. A significant focus is placed on the success of undergraduate students, particularly in supporting those from underrepresented or underprepared academic backgrounds.

The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that values the diverse experiences of its staff and faculty. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to innovate, educate, and address complex global challenges. At WSCOE , we actively seek to uplift the voices of individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, creating opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and meaningful collaboration. Through mentorship programs, inclusive hiring practices, and a culture that prioritizes equity and belonging, we strive to build a community where every individual feels respected, empowered, and supported in their contributions to our collective mission of excellence in engineering education, research, and service.

TheEngineering Success Centerwithin the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineeringprovides support and resources to current and prospective engineering undergraduate students. This unit is responsible for undergraduate recruiting efforts, retention initiatives, academic advising, diversity and access initiatives, career support services, administering scholarships, and coordinating WSCOE events. The Engineering Success Center is the first point of contact for many incoming students and their families.

Position Summary

Colorado State University’sWalter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (https://www.engr.colostate.edu/) is accepting applications for theManager of Undergraduate Recruitment. This is a full-time 12-month Administrative Professional position eligible forUniversity benefits (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/) . This individual will work in the college’sEngineering Success Center (https://www.engr.colostate.edu/engineering-success-center/) and will report to the Director of the Engineering Success Center.

The Manager of Undergraduate Recruitment is responsible for designing and implementing a strategic plan for recruiting first year and transfer undergraduate students into all majors within the College of Engineering to meet enrollment goals. They will collaborate with CSU Admissions, WSCOE department recruiting representatives, and WSCOE communicators to create and execute communication plans, coordinate events, and provide outreach and engagement opportunities for new prospective and transfer students and their families.

This role is responsible for coordinating and facilitating prospective student visit days, representing the College at recruiting events, college fairs, CSU visit days, transfer events, and all other recruiting related programming. The successful candidate will hire and manage a professional Recruitment Coordinator and a team of 10-15 Student Ambassadors.

The Manager of Undergraduate Recruitment is required to occasionally work non-standard hours (nights and weekend) for seasonal admission and recruiting events and may required to travel locally and nationally for events up to 10% of the time.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US by the proposed start date; the department will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Three (3) years of professional experience working in college admissions or coordinating recruitment activities for undergraduate students

• Must have a valid driver’s license, or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license, or access to a licensed driver by appointment start date for occasional local travel

• Must be willing and able to travel and work non-standard hours, including nights and weekends, for seasonal admissions recruiting events approximately 10% of the time

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in student affairs or similar area of study

• Experience tailoring a recruitment strategy and communications message to particular groups of students and families (i.e. transfer students, first-generation students, students of color, high performing students, out of state students, rural students, students from low/limited income backgrounds, women, etc.)

• Excellent written, verbal, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills with a variety of constituents (students, parents/families/caregivers, colleagues) as demonstrated by written application materials (resume/cover letter) and documented previous experience with public speaking

• Ability to show initiative and independence as well as ability to function well in an atmosphere that promotes teamwork, demonstrated by past work experience

• Experience with program and event planning, organizing, and implementation

• Proficiency using student information systems, such as Banner and Slate, that contribute to a data-driven recruiting environment

• Experience supervising employees including training, professional development, evaluation, and mentorship

• Previous work experience at Colorado State University and/or alumni of Colorado State University

• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryRecruitment Planning and Implementation

Duty/Responsibility

• Prepare robust, insightful sourcing plans to attract potential candidates that align with department goals set by the Director of Engineering Success Center.

• Analyzes geodemographic profile of prospects and inquiries in the Slate CRM to determine the pool of students to target for event communications.

• Research peer and competitor events and marketing products by identifying and evaluating event characteristics, overlap in market share, pricing and communications

• Consults and collaborates with the Director of the Engineering Success Center, engineering departments, and communicators on strategy and implementation of recruitment visits, events, communications, mailings, and swag distribution.

• Collaborate with WSCOE communicators to create compelling and accurate messaging to incoming students and their families including specific messaging for specific populations (i.e. transfer students, first-generation students, students of color, high performing students, out of state students, rural students, students from low/limited income backgrounds, women, etc.).

• Execute recruitment plan in collaboration with college leadership and department advisors/representatives to incorporate goals for increasing enrollment in the WSCOE .

• Evaluates effectiveness of digital communication campaigns based on open rates, click throughs, and registrations, and provides comparison to industry standards.

• Coordinate outreach efforts such as telethons, text and mailing campaigns

• Participate in Admissions events on campus & coordinate WSCOE representation at campus-wide admissions events.

• Host regular college-wide recruitment meetings to share updates and seek input in developing/implementing recruitment strategy in the WSCOE .

• Build and maintain relationships with key partners both on and off campus.

• Coordinate and conduct presentations and interactive workshops and activities to various audiences (prospective students, transfer students, families, staff, faculty, etc.)

• Work directly with local community colleges to create transfer pipeline to CSU WSCOE .

Percentage Of Time50%

Job Duty CategoryProspective Student and Family Engagement

Duty/Responsibility

• Coordinate outreach, recruitment, and enrollment activities (events, visits, lunches, etc.) for prospective first year and transfer students.

• Work with other college undergraduate recruitment coordinator(s) to collaborate on outreach opportunities with local and regional high schools.

• Coordinate college-wide melt prevention communications and events for incoming students and their families.

• Serve as the college’s first point of contact for all prospective undergraduate and transfer students and families and make decisions about how to best promote the college to students.

• Schedule, prepare materials for, and coordinate staffing for information sessions and campus visits in cooperation with admissions to meet with local school groups, perspective students and their support systems.

• Communicate with students throughout their journey through all aspects of the admissions process and tailor messages to reflect a student’s status in the application process (applicant, admit, deposited, etc.)

• Identify students that would be eligible and could benefit from the WSCOE engineering thematic community and scholarship opportunities (including Scott scholarships); communicate these opportunities.

• Advocate for prospective students from underrepresented, diverse populations and first-generation students. This includes collaborating with the college’s Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion as well as connecting students with campus partners and the student success team.

• Assist in educating prospective students and their families about the admissions process and WSCOE majors.

• Provide excellent and timely customer service to prospective students and their families including coordination of individualized prospective visits that may include college and department tours, one-on-one meetings with faculty and students, and scheduling classroom visits.

• Be available to answer queries from students and families via phone, email, and text during the workday and often during evenings and weekends.

• Communicate the value of an Engineering education to a variety of constituents (e.g. students and their families, faculty, professional staff, and other stakeholders).

• Attend, present, and participate in Admissions/ WSCOE recruitment events, text campaigns, telethons, tours, info sessions, etc.

• Respond to phone, email, and social media inquiries.

Percentage Of Time30%

Job Duty CategorySupervision

Duty/Responsibility

• Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate 1 full-time recruitment coordinator and their responsibilities as it relates to recruitment and outreach within the college and university.

• Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate student ambassador team (approximately 10-15 employees) and their responsibilities as it relates to recruitment and outreach within the college and university.

• Host regular staff meetings and trainings for hourly student ambassador team

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with the supervisor, ensuring effective communication, performance feedback, and ongoing professional development.

• Complete end-of-year reports detailing staff activities, student success metrics, and advising outcomes to support ongoing improvement and accountability.

Percentage Of Time10%

Job Duty CategoryGeneral Administrative

Duty/Responsibility

• Oversee a staffing and operational WSCOE recruitment budget of approximately $100K.

• Attend regular meetings with Admissions and College Recruitment Coordinators across Colorado State University

• Attend regular WSCOE communicators meetings.

• Attend regular Engineering Success Center staff meetings.

• Attend and participate as needed in admitted student activities/events such as Ram Welcome, ENpower, Envision, ENcourage, E-Days, WSCOE Career Fairs, Orientation and Scott Foundation Events.

• Participate in large college-wide events such as career fairs, student involvement fairs, and Engineering Days (E-Days), contributing as needed to ensure successful execution.

• Fulfill administrative duties as assigned, supporting various initiatives and responsibilities within the college.

• Provide service outside the scope of normal job duties, such as committee work, commission and/or council membership, serving as an advisor, coach, collaborator, mentor, or on a task force, community and/or civic engagement, search committee activities, participation in professional organizations to advance the university and/or college’s scholarly and academic reputations, and volunteer (e.g., assist with commencement, conferences, fairs, move-in days, college and university events outside of immediate job responsibilities, etc.).

Percentage Of Time10%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please upload your resume/CV, cover letter, and the contact information for three professional referencesby 11:59 PM ( MST ) on December 29, 2024.

Your cover letter must state interest and address required and preferred job qualifications.

This posting will remain open until filled, however for full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 PM ( MST ) on December 29, 2024.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to 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.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License - Occasional local driving, Travel - Occasional local and national travel, Special Requirements/Other - Willing to work non-standard hours (nights and weekend) for seasonal admissions recruiting events- 10%

Search ContactBenette Wallace, Benette.Wallace@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

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.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in the United States by the time of hire. Will you have US employment eligibility by the proposed start date?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date?

• yes

• no

• • Do you have the ability to travel in and out of state, and work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents