Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Posted: 06-May-26
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Internal Number: JR105142
Department
AdmissionsJob Summary
Join an Office of admissions team that is enthusiastic about promoting access to higher education by supporting prospective and incoming Metropolitan State University of Denver Roadrunners. The Admissions Counselor is a member of the recruitment team within the Office of Admissions and contributes to the MSU Denver mission to provide a high-quality, accessible, enriching education that prepares students for successful careers, post-graduate education, and lifelong learning in a multicultural, global, and technological society.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of High School Outreach and Associate Director of High School Outreach and Recruitment, this position shares broad recruitment and enrollment responsibilities with other members of the Office of Admissions. This position is a key player in the recruitment and outreach efforts of the university and provides counseling to prospective students, applicants, and admitted students to assist the university in meeting enrollment goals.
The High School Outreach and College Access team is dedicated to implementing meaningful and equitable engagement opportunities for students from historically underserved backgrounds to learn about and begin identifying with a college education. Members of the High School outreach and College Access team facilitate programming for underserved students and families, including Hispanic/Latine, Black, Indigenous, and other students of color along with low income and first-generation students who may not otherwise have considered college as an option. These efforts plant seeds for motivating students toward college as early as 9th grade and extending through the application and enrollment process at MSU Denver.
MSU Denver is in the heart of downtown Denver. As an anchor institution in the city of Denver, MSU Denver places high value on meting students where they are at in their educational journeys and celebrates access, diversity, equity, and inclusion in all forms. Our student population consists of 57% students of color and 58% first generation students.
The Division of Student Affairs strives to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. Rather it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
MSU Denver is an equal opportunity employer.
This posting is currently for one Admissions Counselor position. An additional opening may become available, and applicants will remain under consideration and will not need to reapply for any additional positions under this posting.
Duties and Responsibilities
50% Recruitment and Outreach
Represents MSU Denver at off-campus recruitment opportunities including college fairs, workshops, and community events.
Manage a local recruitment territory by maintaining a regular visitation schedule to high schools in assigned regions.
Facilitate virtual recruitment activities when needed including participation in high school visits, college fairs, campus sponsored outreach events and other virtual offerings that may arise.
Assist with the execution of on-campus recruitment related activities such as campus visits, group tours, bi-institutional events, and open houses. This can entail presenting to large audiences and providing general support for the events.
Answer questions specific to the MSU Denver admissions process, reading and reviewing admission applications and application materials, participating in Admissions events, and conducting daily information sessions as required.
During the summer, support the Office of Admissions with recruitment planning activities and goal setting for the upcoming academic year and engage in professional development.
40% College Access Counseling
Provide admissions counseling and academic planning advice to prospective students, applicants, and newly admitted students via email, telephone, video conferencing, text, mail, and direct in-office communication.
Facilitate application and admission of students by working closely with a variety of MSU Denver student services programs and academic offices.
Exercise professional judgment to interpret University policies to advise, prospective and new students about admission procedures, transfer of credits, University policies, the financial aid processes, scholarships, program requirements, registration, tuition classification, and available student support services.
10% Additional Duties
Represent the Office of Admissions on internal and external committees and organizations related to the recruitment and admission of students
Uphold and interpret the standards of ethical practice in university admissions to assist with broad recruitment activities. Assist in the preparation of surveys and questionnaires distributed by the Office of Admissions to determine the effectiveness of our programs and services
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
Valid drivers license and ability to travel to assigned schools and recruitment activities
Minimum 1 year of professional or volunteer experience working with high school-agedstudents in an academic, college access, admissions, or recruitment setting
Experience supporting outreach, recruitment, or advising activities for students fromunderrepresented backgrounds (e.g., first-generation, low-income, or students of color)in an educational or community-based setting
Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meetALLrequired qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using a Student Information System or Customer Relationship Managementsystem (e.g., Slate, Banner, Workday, Salesforce)
Bilingual in English and Spanish (speaking and writing
Experience giving and creating presentations for large groups
Experience providing high quality customer service through face-to-face interactionswith clients, customers, or students
Schedule Information
Full Time
Monday"Friday, 8:00 AM"5:00 PM (Exempt)
Evening and weekend work required to meet program needs
Hybrid Schedule
Travel: Less than ten percent overnight travel
Hybrid Expectations: Recruiters prioritize engagement within their assigned territory, including events, visits, and fairs, with time commitments shifting throughout the recruitment cycle.
On-campus presence is required at least two days per week, plus additional in-person meetings and events as needed.
Salary for Announcement
We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $47,300-$50,900. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above salary range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Full Consideration Date
Complete applications received by 05/15/2026 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted after this date until the position is lled.
Instructions to Apply
For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Carlos AlcalaPosting Representative Email
calcala1@msudenver.eduBenefits
The Universitys benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.
For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator attotalrewards@msudenver.edu.
Background Checks
Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.
Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
