Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator - College of Engineering

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 27 Nov 2022

Posting Details
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Working Title Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator - College of Engineering
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202201761AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $54,000 - $58,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date 01/03/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/27/2022
Description of Work Unit
The Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) Office, housed in the Engineering Success Center at Colorado State University, provides support and resources to current and prospective engineering undergraduate students. This unit is responsible for undergraduate recruiting efforts, retention initiatives, academic advising, diversity and access initiatives, career support services, administering scholarships, and coordinating Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering events. We are the first point of contact for many of our incoming students and their families. The ASA Office is led by the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and is comprised of three teams that work collaboratively to support student success: Recruitment, Advising, and Career Services.
Colorado State University (CSU) is a public, land-grant institution of higher education that offers academic programs through eight colleges. CSU is located in Fort Collins, a city with a population of approximately 170,000 people, which is 65 miles north of Denver. The city offers a unique blend of metropolitan advantages and small town friendliness. Situated at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the eastern base of the Rocky Mountain foothills, Fort Collins provides easy access to numerous cultural and recreational opportunities.
Position Summary
Colorado State University and the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (WSCOE) invite nominations and applications for an Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator. This is a full-time 12-month Administrative Professional position eligible for University benefits.
This individual will work within the Academic and Student Affairs Office in WSCOE and will report to the Director of Enrollment, Access, and Equity.
The Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for recruiting first year and transfer undergraduate students with an emphasis on students of color, women, first generation, LGBTQIA, and other underrepresented groups into all majors within the College of Engineering. This role is responsible for coordinating and facilitating prospective student visit days, as well as representing the WSCOE at recruiting events, college fairs, CSU visit days, and all other recruiting related programming. This individual will also take an active leadership role with the student ambassador team.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date of January 3, 2023. The Department will not sponsor a visa for this position.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • One plus (1+) years of experience working in college admissions or coordinating recruitment activities for undergraduate students.
  • Ability to work with people in both a face-to-face and remote format.
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by cover letter and experience in public speaking.
  • Ability to show initiative and independence as well as ability to function well in an atmosphere that promotes teamwork, demonstrated by past work experience.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license, or access to a licensed driver by appointment start date for occasional local travel.
  • Must be willing and able to travel and work non-standard hours, including nights and weekends, for seasonal admissions recruiting events. Approximately 10% of the time.
  • Experience with program and event planning, organizing, and implementation
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in student affairs or similar area of study.
  • Experience working with and recruiting first generation students and other underrepresented populations.
  • Proficiency using student information systems, such as Banner and Slate, that contribute to a data-driven recruiting environment.
  • Experience leading a team, including training, professional development, and mentorship.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish
Diversity Statement
Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Recruitment Planning and Implementation
Duty/Responsibility
  • Coordinate outreach, recruitment, and enrollment activities of prospective first year and transfer students with special emphasis devoted to first-generation students and students from historically underrepresented populations.
  • Schedule and conduct information sessions and campus visits in cooperation with admissions to meet with local school groups, perspective students and their support systems
  • Coordinate outreach efforts such as telethons, text and mailing campaigns
  • Help coordinate Student Ambassador team and their responsibilities as it relates to recruitment and outreach within the college and university
  • Work with other college undergraduate recruitment coordinator(s) to collaborate on outreach opportunities with local and regional high schools
  • Participate in Admissions events on campus
  • Execute recruitment plan in collaboration with college leadership to incorporate goals for increasing opportunities for marginalized populations
  • Build and maintain relationships with key partners both on and off campus
  • Conduct presentations and interactive workshops and activities to various audiences
Percentage Of Time 50%
Job Duty Category Prospective Student and Family Engagement
Duty/Responsibility
  • Serve as the college’s first point of contact for all prospective undergraduate students and families and make decisions about how to best promote the college to students
  • Communicate with students throughout their journey through the admissions process and tailor messages to reflect a student’s status in the application process (applicant, admit, deposited)
  • Identify students that would be eligible and could benefit from the WSCOE learning community and scholarship opportunities
  • Extend invitations and schedule campus visits for students and families.
  • Advocate for prospective students from underrepresented, diverse populations and first generation students. This includes collaborating with the college’ Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion as well as connecting students with campus partners and the student success team.
  • Assist in educating prospective students and their families about the admissions process and the different majors WSCOE offers
  • Provide excellent and timely customer service to prospective students and their families including coordination of individualized prospective visits that may include college and department tours, one-on-one meetings with faculty and students, and scheduling classroom visits.
  • Be available to answer queries from students and families via phone, email, and text during the workday and often during evenings and weekends.
  • Communicate the value of an Engineering education to a variety of constituents (e.g. students and their families, faculty, professional staff, and other stakeholders).
  • Respond to phone, email, and social media inquiries
Percentage Of Time 40%
Job Duty Category Program Assistance
Duty/Responsibility
On an as needed basis, participate and provide assistance and leadership in admitted student activities, including Ram Welcome, ENpower, Envision, ENcourage, and Scott Foundation Events.
Percentage Of Time 10%

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please upload your resume/CV, cover letter, the contact information for three (3) professional references, and a Statement of Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion by midnight on the full consideration date of November 27, 2022.
In your cover letter please address the required and preferred qualifications of this position. A cover letter that fails to address the qualifications of this position may not be considered further after review by the search committee.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date of January 3, 2023. The Department will not sponsor a visa for this position.
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License - Occasional local driving, Travel - Occasional local and national travel, Special Requirements/Other - Willing work non-standard hours (nights and weekends) for seasonal admissions recruiting events - 10%
Search Contact [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
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.

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