Senior Admissions Counselor - High School Outreach and College Access Team

Department

Position 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 Senior Admission Counselor – High School is a member of the recruitment team within the Office of Admission 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 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. The members of the High School Outreach and College Access team facilitate programming 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 starting in the 9th grade and extending through enrollment 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 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 58% 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 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.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties/Responsibilities

45% - Recruitment and Outreach Represent MSU Denver at off-campus recruitment opportunities including college fairs, workshops, and community events in a high-volume recruitment zone.

• Maintain a regular visitation schedule for recruitment and advising purposes in a high-volume Colorado territory. Establish strong working relationships with high school counselors and college advising partners to successfully develop and execute postsecondary advising activities for prospective MSU Denver students.

• 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 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 execution of on-campus recruitment related activities such as campus visits, group tours, multi-institutional events, and open houses. This can entail presenting to large audiences and providing general event support.

• Answer questions specific to the MSU Denver admission process, reading and reviewing admission applications and application materials, participating in admissions events, and conducting daily info sessions.

• During summer, support the High School team with strategic recruitment planning activities for the upcoming academic year.

20% - High School Outreach and College Access Team Leadership

• Maintain relationships with MSU Denver student service programs and academic offices.

• Provide mentorship and onboarding for new members of the High School Outreach and College Access Team Collaborate with Transfer team, Assistant Director of High School Outreach, and Communication team to create, edit, and update communications to prospective and admitted high school students using CRM.

• Assist in strategic recruitment plan development for upcoming recruitment cycles.

• Lead/coordinate professional development for the High School Outreach and