Spur Admissions Counselor

Spur Start Admissions Counselor page is loaded## Spur Start Admissions Counselor locations:
Denver, CO (Spur) time type:
Full time posted on:
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March 23, 2026 (17 days left to apply) job requisition :
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Job Description ##

Job Summary This role actively recruits first year students to the Spur Start program by serving as a guide and advocate for prospective students, families, and communities within the Denver metropolitan area.

Responsibilities are to connect with prospective students and families virtually and in person and through channels including email, phone, text, and video.  This position works directly with the Assistant Director of Denver Recruitment to co-lead the Spur Start Student Ambassador program, and serves as the face of the university at recruitment events, information sessions and during-off campus engagements.

This is a twelve-month, full-time permanent position with some travel and evening/weekend commitments.## Essential

Job Duties
* Manage recruitment and admission activities at CSU Spur campus that includes intentional engagement with prospective students, families, and communities within the Denver metro area.
* Represent the Spur Start program at events such as high school visits, college fairs, one-on-one appointments, information sessions, and other recruitment events.
* Collaborate with Spur campus staff by attending events, participating in campus wide meetings, and providing admissions updates when appropriate.
* Counsel prospective Spur Start students and their families/advocates through the enrollment process, including navigating campus systems, requirements, processes, and resources; provide daily drop-in counseling at CSU Spur Campus, as needed.
* Be available for daily presentations to visiting school aged groups.
* Respond to phone, email, and text inquiries in a timely fashion.
* Create and implement Spur Start recruitment programming like the high school counselor preview event as well as the student preview event.
* Serve as the point of contact for the Events and Outreach (EO) team to coordinate event logistics like staffing needs and catering orders.
* Design and coordinate programming happening during these events like student panels, faculty mock lectures, and student lead tours.## Supervision:
* None## Conditions of Employment:
* Valid Driver's License
* Ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends
* May require some travel##
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree
* Interest and/or experience in college-level admissions or college counseling
* Demonstration presentation and public speaking skills
* An understanding of the Land Grant Mission of CSU
* Experience working with various student populations# Salary Range
50,000 - 55,000# Required Application Documents

To apply , please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV# # Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.# # 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.#

# 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.
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