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Colorado State University

Admissions Counselor

🇺🇸 Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K - $51K

💻 Enrollment

🗓️ August 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring an Admissions Counselor. The role involves actively recruiting primarily first-year students by serving as a guide and advocate, managing a recruitment territory, and representing the university at various recruitment events both virtually and in person. The position requires making strategic decisions using data and community relationships and includes responsibilities such as counseling prospective students, recommending admissions decisions, and supporting recruitment programs.

Highlights
  • Manage a geographical recruitment territory with data-driven engagement and community relationships.
  • Counsel prospective students and families through the enrollment process, including responding to inquiries via phone, email, and text.
  • Recommend admissions decisions by holistically evaluating applicant records.
  • Represent the university at high school visits, college fairs, information sessions, and recruitment events, including some travel and evening/weekend commitments.
  • Assist with recruitment programs and conduct presentations to prospective students.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, professional interest in admissions, ability to work irregular hours, and a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one by the start date.
  • Preferred qualifications include prior admissions or college counseling experience, Spanish fluency, presentation experience, and working with student populations.
  • Annual salary range is $50,000 - $51,000.
  • This is a full-time, twelve-month permanent position classified as Professional/Individual Contributor I.
  • Colorado State University offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes an inclusive work environment.