Admissions Counselor - Access Focus

Posting Number: JR105161 Location: Colorado

Engineering a world of possibilities Admissions Counselor - Access Focus The Opportunity

The Admissions Team in the Division of Enrollment Management welcomes applications for an Admissions Counselor - Access Focus. The position is a 12-month year-round position that 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, educating the community on the enrollment process, 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' student recruitment efforts focusing on access and communities traditionally underrepresented in STEM majors. The Admissions Counselor will be expected to work collaboratively with the campus community and he or she will routinely be expected to work on weekends and evenings. Extensive travel will be required with many of these activities.

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 8,000 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 o Mines.

Responsibilities

Recruitment and Outreach (40%)

Represent Mines at scheduled college day/night programs throughout Colorado and schedule individual high school visits to recruit students to Mines.

Build relationships with Community Based Organizations that support post-secondary enrollment

Assigned to manage and independently coordinate the programming outreach with school districts and Community Based Organizations that have a high percentage of underserved students.

Utilize Mines' enrollment strategy and resources to develop and choose the schools to visit, tailor the communications, and track the outreach determined to best fit the unique needs of these schools and student population

Support the pre-collegiate initiatives at Mines, including summer programs and conferences, specifically for underrepresented students developing future application interest.

Responsible for tracking and evaluating statistical data on the recruitment of underrepresented students specific to Mines.