Temporary Admissions Counselor.
About the role
The Temporary Admissions Counselor position is a part-time, campus-based, temporary non-faculty professional exempt position in the Office of Admissions at Colorado School of Mines. This position reports to the Director of Admissions for Recruitment Strategy and is a member of the Enrollment Management team.
Responsibilities
- Provide the highest level of customer service to prospective students, their families, school officials, and other campus constituents.
- Provide admission counseling and information to students, families, school officials, and other campus constituents.
- Support prospective students and families through the application process.
- Evaluate applicant credentials and independently make admissions decisions.
- Visit and Event Support:
- Provide support for daily visits and tours, including giving information sessions and welcoming visitors to campus.
- Other Duties as Assigned (5%):
- Other duties as assigned to meet the objectives and goals of the program and/or Mines.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Experience in college admissions, student services, customer service, or sales. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. A positive attitude and independent work ethic. Ability to balance multiple priorities, responsibilities, and programs simultaneously. Strong project management, resourcefulness, use of good judgment, and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to travel throughout assigned region for extended periods of time. Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as an admissions counselor. Experience using data to inform decisions. Experience using an admissions CRM, ideally Slate. Knowledge of recruitment strategies for selective STEM institutions. Bilingual.
Salary Range
$24 - $27/hour
How to Apply
This position is expected to work 15-30 hours per week, and ends no later than November 15th, 2026. Applicants must: Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status). Upload a resume or CV. Upload a cover letter. Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR at kfeighny@mines.edu with any questions. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.