Job Information
Metropolitan State University Of Denver Admissions Counselor - College Access Team in Denver, Colorado
DepartmentAdmissions
Salary for Announcement
The minimum of the pay range for this position is $40,000. We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $46,300 - $48,100. 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. Additionally, Student Affairs has committed to tying our salaries to an understanding of a living wage. To that end, we will not pay less than $46,300.
The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Join and 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 - College Access team, 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 Associate Director of High School Outreach, 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 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. By embedding Counselors in underserved communities, the College Access team will facilitate programing for underserved students and families, including Hispanic/Latinx, 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. This program will plant seeds for motivating students toward college started in the 9th grade and extending through enrollment at MSU Denver.
MSU Denver is located in the heart of downtown Denver. As an anchor institution in the city of Denver, MSU Denver places high value on meeting students where they are in their educational journeys and celebrates access, diversity, equity and inclusion in all forms. Our student population consists of over 57% first generation students and 48% students of color.
The Division of Student Affairs strives to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity an inclusion. We value the 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.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer IND208
Duties and Responsibilities
45% - Recruitment and Outreach Represent MSU Denver at off-campus recruitment opportunities including but not limited to college fairs, workshops, and community events. Independently 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 virtual high school visits, college fairs, campus sponsored outreach events, and other virtual offerings that may arise Assist with the executi n of on-campus recruitment related activities such as campus visits, group tours, bi-institutional events, and open houses. This will entail presenting to large audiences in an engaging way and providing general support for events. Answer questions specific to the MSU Denver admissions process, reading and reviewing admissions applications and application materials, participating in Admissions events, and conducting daily info sessions. During the summer, support the Office of Admissions and Recruitment team with strategic recruitment planning activities for the upcoming academic year.
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 admissions... For full info follow application link.
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 50% first generation students and over 45% 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.