Admissions Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Admissions Counselor

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Arapahoe Community College

Division: Student Affairs

Department: ACC Admissions, Recruitment & Outreach

Campus: Littleton Campus

Location: Littleton

Salary Range: $55,825 - $63,438

 

Who We Are:

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.

At ACC, every employee is focused and responsible for student success. We promote a culture of inclusivity and innovation through individualized support, passionate employees, and a welcoming environment. Hands on experiences and personalized attention make learning come alive at ACC enabling our diverse community of students and staff to develop the knowledge and skills they need to reach their academic and career goals. Since 1965, ACC has supported a culture of achievement and has been the place of choice for people who want to Move Mountains.

Job Summary:

Arapahoe Community College is seeking an Admissions Counselor to recruit, engage, and support prospective students throughout the enrollment process. This position serves as a key representative of the College, building relationships with high schools, community organizations, workforce partners, and campus stakeholders while managing recruitment activities within an assigned territory. The Admissions Counselor helps prospective students explore educational opportunities at ACC through presentations, outreach, events, and personalized guidance.

Working under the direction of the Assistant Director of Admissions, this position combines recruitment, relationship-building, data analysis, and student support to advance enrollment goals. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys connecting with diverse populations, using data to inform strategies, and representing the College both on campus and throughout the community. 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct recruitment and outreach activities at high schools, community organizations, workforce centers, college fairs, and special events.
• Deliver presentations and information sessions to prospective students, educators, and community partners.
• Manage a recruitment territory and maintain relationships with schools and community organizations.
• Utilize CRM and enrollment management systems to track prospective students, communications, and recruitment outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and report recruitment and enrollment data to evaluate outreach effectiveness and support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor enrollment trends and provide recommendations to improve recruitment efforts and resource allocation.
• Assist prospective and current students with admissions processes, applications, and general college inquiries.
• Collaborate with Admissions staff and campus partners to support enrollment objectives and student success initiatives.
• Develop and maintain recruitment presentations, outreach materials, and communication campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree, OR a combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the education requirement but will not count towards the experience requirements listed below.
• Experience working in an educational setting in a student support position such as Student Affairs, preferably in higher education.
• Ability to participate in recruitment, outreach, and College-sponsored events held throughout the College service area during early morning, evening, and weekend hours. Ability to travel to off-campus locations, including K–12 schools, community organizations, and event venues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual – Spanish preferred.
• Working knowledge of Ellucian Recruit CRM, Banner & EAB Navigate.
• Experience in a community college setting.
• Experience in college recruiting, customer service, or sales.

Application Instructions: 

All applicants must submit:

1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

At ACC, we seek to hire candidates who are committed to fostering respectful, welcoming, and supportive environments for all individuals. In your cover letter, please describe how you have worked to create such environments in your current or previous roles, and share what this commitment means to you in your professional practice

Additional Information/Benefits:

This posting may be used to fill up to two positions.

All benefits information can be found at the Benefits tab on the top of the page.