What are the responsibilities and job description for the Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator position at Colorado State University?
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position
No
Posting Number
202500264AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Prof/Indiv Contrib I
Number of Vacancies
1
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$55,000 - $60,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
03/09/2025
Description of Work Unit
The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) studies the foundational sciences – we ask fundamental questions and apply our knowledge to every field of study. Consisting of eight departments and 10 centers our college is a leader in research, teaching, and community engagement. Over 4,800 undergraduate students and 700 Masters and Ph.D. candidates pursue degrees within our departments, and are taught by over 200 faculty.
Position Summary
The Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator for the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) will play a critical role in providing guidance to prospective students, their families, and other support networks as they navigate the admissions process at Colorado State University. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with the CSU Office of Admissions, CNS departments, and other campus partners to represent the academic majors, programs, and extra- and co-curricular opportunities in the CNS. The Coordinator should demonstrate a passion for communicating with a variety of audiences across multiple platforms and a commitment to meeting prospective students with information that is current, relevant, and appropriate for the various stages of the admissions process. The range of experiences of prospective students is broad and a successful candidate must embrace CSU’s and CNS’s commitment to removing barriers to access to higher education in all aspects of their work.
This position will have the flexibility for hybrid work with some remote and some in-person with the understanding that in-person meetings and events will be required.
A signing bonus of up to $2,500 may be considered for successful candidates. Please note, internal applicants are not eligible for signing bonuses.
This position will have the flexibility for hybrid work with some remote and some in-person with the understanding that in-person meetings and events will be required.
A signing bonus of up to $2,500 may be considered for successful candidates. Please note, internal applicants are not eligible for signing bonuses.
Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or a High School Diploma (or GED) plus 4-years of experience in higher education, in lieu of degree
- Previous professional or student leadership/employment experience in admissions, college counseling, advising, or related area
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in a STEM field, communications, or marketing.
- Experience promoting access to or participation in ALL STEM disciplines
- Professional or student employment experience in higher education with student engagement
- Experience communicating with many different constituencies across different platforms and in different circumstances (e.g., one-on-one, in-person visits with students and families; public presentations to large groups of people)
- Experience leading, supervising, or managing teams
- Event planning or campus visit programming experience
- Record of work experience demonstrating an ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Experience creating engaging social media content for high-school and college-aged students
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Recruiting: Manage all CNS recruitment events for the College of Natural Sciences
Duty/Responsibility
- Coordinate with CSU’s Office of Admissions to represent the CNS at Admissions-led events. Develop or organize engaging, interactive, and developmentally-appropriate opportunities for these events (e.g., info sessions, tours, students panels). Collaborate with other colleges, as appropriate, to create presentations or experiences to guide exploring prospective students and families in their selection of a STEM major.
- Act as first point of contact for prospective students and families contacting the college with inquiries regarding the admissions process.
- Provide prospective students and families opportunities to get their questions answered about CNS majors, disciplines, and potential careers. This may include scheduling personalized campus visits and coordination with CNS departments and/or other campus units/offices.
- Coordinate with CNS units to showcase co-curricular opportunities in the CNS (e.g. Amplify learning communities).
- Develop and manage systems to track and report recruitment efforts.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate annual strategy to reach targeted student populations for on-campus visit programs, with a lens of equity and equitable access to recruiting information.
- Work with departments to understand annual recruitment goals based on college and university targets.
- Provide guidance to departments on recruitment best practices. Support the development of new recruitment events with departments, aligned with departmental goals and keeping up with national best practices.
- Coordinate with Admissions on CNS representation at summer programs
- Coordinate with departmental outreach efforts (e.g. Math Circles) to encourage a communication plan that maintains contact with students through the Admissions process.
- Participate in Office of Admissions college recruiter meetings, providing CNS perspective to Admissions and disseminating Admissions activities back to relevant CNS stakeholders.
Percentage Of Time
60
Job Duty Category
Communications: Work with CNS communications team to create, implement, and maintain consistent and unified department and college messaging to prospective students and families
Duty/Responsibility
- Collaborate on creation of digital content for admissions major/college communications flow, admissions blog/website, and CNS prospective student website.
- Lead content creation for prospective students on CNS social media.
- Develop major marketing materials including materials used during visit days. Provide input on the nature and design of giveaway items for recruitment events.
- Manage mass communications with prospective students on platforms such as Wisr.
- Assist in creating content for social media, email, web, presentations, and other materials in line with college and university standards.
Percentage Of Time
30
Job Duty Category
CNS Admissions Ambassadors: Develop a robust ambassador program
Duty/Responsibility
- Hire, train, and supervise 8-12 undergraduate student ambassadors to assist with admissions/recruiting events.
- Develop and implement a strategy for ambassador engagement. Solicit regular feedback from Ambassadors on student needs, trends, effective engagement.
Percentage Of Time
10
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact
Kristen Felten, Kristen.Felten@colostate.edu
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000
