ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Admissions Counselor

RESPONSIBILITIES: The counselor is a member of the Admissions' Office team and will make in-office presentations to prospective students and parents, answer daily phone inquires, counsel walk-in traffic, participate in staff meetings. Utilize effective interpersonal skills, work independently and in teams. They must exhibit honesty, tact and integrity relating to campus policies, student records and office/campus working protocols.

Responsible for recruiting territories locally and out of state, including goal setting, scheduling visits, maintaining records, identifying demographic trends, building relationships with high schools and community colleges and other prospects through e-mail, web, phone, visits, text and direct mail.

The counselor shall perform preliminary financial aid, scholarship and career counseling with all audiences and maintain a high awareness of MSC and WCCC admission requirements. The counselor will handle individual complaints from audiences related to the admission process and MSC and is expected to do so tactfully and carefully.

Assists students with advising and course registration. Has frequent travel outside the office and works evenings and weekends as needed. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Works with other MSC offices on recruitment activities. Demonstrates a knowledge of activity relating to the recruitment and retention of all students, with particular emphasis on multicultural and other students of diverse background.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Director and Director of Admissions.

Must have a valid Colorado drivers license.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is required. One year of experience in the area of higher education admissions, program planning, and recruiting is preferred.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Twelve-month, full-time administrative position.

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. To ensure consideration, apply by April 21, 2008.

APPLICATION: Submit a completed Mesa State College Exempt and Professional Staff job application (available at www.mesastate.edu/finadmin/hr/projobapp.pdf), letter of interest, unofficial transcripts, and a current resume with the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references to:

Admission Counselor Search Committee
Human Resources, LHH 237
Mesa State College
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122
Phone: 970 248-1820; Fax: 970 248-1061

Mesa State College requires a background investigation for employment.

Mesa State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer,
committed to a culturally diverse staff and student body.

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