Requisition Number:

18925 Location:

Boulder, Colorado Employment Type:

University Staff Schedule:

Full-Time Posting Close Date:

28-Jun-2019 Close All Job Summary
The Office of Admissions welcomes applications for Transfer Admission Counselor. This role is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of transfer students through the admission process. This position provides admission counseling by communicating and interpreting CU Boulder admission policies and procedures to prospective students, parents, high school counselors and community college administrators. The counselor will work with some students one-on-one to facilitate their transfer to CU Boulder up to and including tailored transfer plans. This position is responsible for evaluating transfer admission applications from a designated regional territory. The role will require extensive travel and have evening and weekend events. Travel will be predominately in-state but will include out-of-state travel. This position will serve as a member of the Transfer Team, but will perform a majority of their job duties independently. This is a campus based position and the individual in this role will have an office on the Boulder campus. Who We Are As one of only 34 U.S. public research institutions in the Association for American Universities (AAU), the University of Colorado Boulder is committed to discovering new knowledge and solving the humanitarian, social and technological challenges of our time. With dynamic research and innovative workspaces, we encourage everyone in the Buff community to push boundaries, explore the unknown and turn new ideas into productive outcomes that change lives. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Recruitment

• Responsible for the creation of a recruitment plan and, ultimately, the enrollment of transfer students to the University.
• Analyze data, build constituent relationships, and work to adapt existing policies and practices to meet the needs of the various colleges and students that comprise the counselor’s recruitment territory.

Programming

• Conduct admission presentations and facilitate admission events regarding the transfer admission of students to CU Boulder.
• These events will occur both on and off campus and will be for prospective students, families, community college administrators, government agencies, community-based organizations and professional organizations.
• It is expected that much of this programming will be developed and that this position will inherit a limited infrastructure of existing events.

Application Review

• Review and render admission decisions on undergraduate applications independently and as an active member of the admission review committee.
• Regularly pull and analyze applicant information to ensure a smooth admissions process for students.

External Partnership and Program Management

• Serve as the liaison from the Office of Admissions to various on and off campus partners and programs.
• Some examples include: Veteran Services, Continuing Education, transfer group visits, school/college liaisons, etc.

What You Should Know The ideal candidate will have demonstrable people skills, with proven ability to build relationships with several types of constituents, to include both internal colleagues and external customers, community college advisors, and students. What We Can Offer Anticipated Starting Salary is $41,950. Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be Statements Be Inclusive. Be Resourceful. Be Boulder. What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid driver’s license.

What You Will Need

• Ability to work with traditional and non-traditional college students, as well as racially and ethnically diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently as well as with a team.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Firsthand transfer experience, either having been a transfer student, having worked with transfer students, or involvement with a transfer application process.
• Previous employment at a community college or having attended a community college.
• Prior engagement within an educational institution in some capacity (for example, as a Student Ambassador, Resident Adviser, Orientation Leader, student employee, etc.)
• Experience working with underrepresented students.
• This position will work with many of the community colleges in the state of Colorado. As such, it is desired to hire a quality candidate who will have easy access to major vehicle transportation thoroughfares.

Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.

You will not be asked to upload references at this time.
Please apply by June 28, 2019 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.