Graduate Admissions and Advising Coordinator

Department

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

About the Department of Nutrition

The Department of Nutrition at MSU Denver aims to prepare diverse students for successful careers in food, nutrition, and dietetics by providing quality education that is culturally sensitive and instills a desire for lifelong learning. This department is home to award-winning faculty and staff, who prioritize students and provide opportunities to grow and learn in the field of nutrition and dietetics. The Department of Nutrition houses undergraduate and graduate programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master of Science in Nutrition. The Department is also home to accredited programs, including undergraduate and graduate-level Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD), a Dietetic Internship Program, and a Pathway Two Lactation Training Program. The Department of Nutrition at MSU Denver is committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire nutrition and dietetics industry and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. 

Position Summary

The Department of Nutrition at MSU Denver invites applications for a Graduate Admissions and Advising Coordinator. This position oversees graduate admissions and academic advising for the Department of Nutrition, serving as the primary point of contact for prospective and current students. It manages all aspects of the admissions process, provides individualized academic guidance, and collaborates with faculty and campus partners to support student success. Additionally, the role contributes to strategic enrollment planning through data analysis and participates in departmental initiatives, events, and ongoing process improvements.

Responsibilities

Admissions Coordination - 45%

• Serve as the first point of contact and primary admissions advisor for all Department of Nutrition graduate programs.
• Provide proactive advising and support to prospective students through phone, virtual, and in-person meetings.
• Evaluate applicants for eligibility and conduct transcript audits for prerequisite and admission requirements including assessment of eligibility into accelerated program.
• Ensure that all application materials are complete, accurate, and received by deadlines.
• Develop, maintain, and update admissions materials, timelines, and communications in the admissions system (Slate).
• Coordinate admissions committee review processes, including preparing application packets and supporting reviewers.
• Facilitate the timely release of admission decisions and communication with applicants.
• Implement and maintain equitable, accessible admissions documents and processes.
• Coordinate and participate in recruitment, admissions and orientation events, campus tours, and outreach activities (some evening/weekend work required).
• Serve as point of contact for the MSN orientation module, timely adding new students, and deleting the graduated students. Also making sure that the orientation module is current and relevant.
• Collaborate with University offices to align departmental admissions efforts with institutional recruitment and enrollment strategies.
• Participate in continuous assessment and improvement of admissions pr