Admissions Counselor

Regis University

Denver, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,000–$57,784 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Best Practices, Campus Recruiting, Communication Skills, Community Health, Community Programs, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Driver's License, Healthcare, Higher Education, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Recruiting Strategy, Set Goals, Student Admissions, Team Player, Webinar, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
2 days ago

Working at Regis University

As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students. Why Work at Regis?

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Admissions, the Admissions counselor I or

II of Post-Traditional, Graduate, and Doctoral Admissions serves as a new student recruiter

and the admissions manager. With a primary emphasis on relationship-building from inquiry

through matriculation, this position is responsible for recruitment activities that support

the enrollment of new students into Regis University. Admissions counselor I or II is

accountable for achieving individual and team enrollment goals.

This role represents Regis University to a wide range of constituencies, including

prospective students, their families, community colleges, healthcare organizations, and

other community partners both within and outside Colorado. The Admissions counselor I or

II will execute and support strategic recruitment initiatives, conduct holistic application

reviews, and ensure strong cross-departmental collaboration to enhance student

experience. This role directly supports the University's Jesuit mission and strategic

enrollment goals through inclusive outreach, data-informed decision-making, and student-

centered engagement.

Successful candidates are relationship-driven professionals who are passionate about

higher education, student development, and achieving both personal and team enrollment

goals through thoughtful, student-centered engagement. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication and presentation skills, data-informed decision making, and expertise in at least one key area of enrollment success and willingness to engage in at least one committee.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruit for program and provide Administrative & Team Support to ensure the effective enrollment of targeted new students. Serve as a collaborative member of the admissions team, support university committees and initiatives, and perform additional duties that advance the Regis mission and Jesuit educational values. Utilize best practice relationship-building and decision-making with prospective students, and maintain accurate, complete records in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Leverage CRM tools to track and measure recruitment outcomes and execute targeted outreach.

Travel extensively within Colorado during the Fall and Spring semesters, including regular visits to approximately 13 community colleges and bi-weekly tabling at key feeder institutions. Build strong institutional partnerships and promote seamless transfer opportunities.

Engage in off-campus recruitment efforts at healthcare organizations, industry-specific events, and community programs, representing Regis University's post-traditional, graduate, and doctoral programs. This includes preparing materials, delivering presentations, and supporting student-led follow-up.

Host after-hours info sessions and webinars, tailored for working adults and non-traditional prospective students. Requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet prospective student availability.

Professional Development & Goal Achievement - Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives while meeting qualitative and quantitative enrollment goals aligned with Regis University's mission and values.

Working Conditions:

  • Standard office setting on Regis campuses, with hybrid work flexibility based on tenure and departmental needs.

  • Extensive in-state travel required during peak recruitment periods (Fall and Spring), including visits to 13+ community colleges and multiple industry events.

  • Regular participation in evening and weekend events, including webinars, community outreach, and recruitment fairs.

  • Must be able to lift, carry, and set up materials weighing 10-30 pounds for events.

  • A valid driver's license and university-approved driver status are required. Must have the ability to travel between campuses and external sites reliably.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Valid Driver's License

  • 1+ years of experience in a higher education environment or in a recruitment position

Preferred Qualifications (Any of these would be helpful!)

  • Master's Degree

  • 1+ years of experience in a Jesuit College or University education environment

  • Previous engagement with admissions councils and/or committees

  • Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and list of 3 references with your application. Current employees, please submit an application with an updated cover letter and resume by logging into Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub Worklet to access the internal site.

This position will remain posted until filled, with a preferred application deadline of July 19th, 2026.

Regis University offers a broad range of benefits that includes:

  • Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

  • A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses and dependents

  • Paid Mission leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection.

  • The "Gift of Time" when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

  • Options for flexible work arrangements based on position.

You can learn more about our benefits by clicking the links below.

26-27 Employee Benefits Summary or

https://www.regis.edu/_documents/about/offices-and-services/human-resources/regis-university-employee-benefits-guide.pdf

Pay Rate:

$50,000-$57,784 annually/ commensurate with qualifications

Application Deadline:

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