Spur Admissions Counselor

Spur Start Admissions Counselor

Employer:

Colorado State University

Location:

Glendale, CO

Closing date:
Mar 12, 2026

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.

• Connect with prospective students and families virtually and in person via email, phone, text, and video.
• Co‑lead the Spur Start Student Ambassador program with the Assistant Director of Denver Recruitment and serve as the face of the university at recruitment events, information sessions, and off‑campus engagements.
• Attend campus‑wide meetings, high‑school visits, college fairs, one‑on‑one appointments, and other recruitment events to represent the program.
• Collaborate with Spur campus staff and provide admissions updates during staff meetings.
• Counsel prospective students and families through the enrollment process, navigating campus systems, requirements, processes, and resources.
• Provide daily drop‑in counseling and present to visiting school‑aged groups as needed.
• Respond to phone, email, and text inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Create and implement Spur Start recruitment programming such as the high‑school counselor preview event and the student preview event.
• Serve as the point of contact for the Events and Outreach team to coordinate event logistics, staffing, and catering.
• Design and coordinate programming during events, including student panels, faculty mock lectures, and student‑led tours.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• May require some travel.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Interest and/or experience in college‑level admissions or college counseling.
• Demonstrated presentation and public‑speaking skills.
• Understanding of the Land Grant Mission of CSU.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

50,000 – 55,000

Please upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV that address the required and preferred qualifications. Applicants may redact age, date of birth, or dates of attendance from their materials.

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Colorado State University provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.