Transfer Admissions Counselor

Engineering a world of possibilities Transfer Admissions Counselor, Admissions THE OPPORTUNITY Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Recruitment, the Transfer Admissions Counselor will support the recruitment and matriculation of transfer students. This position assist and advises prospective and admitted transfer students, monitors the enrollment experience of these students, and promotes the mission of Mines through the development and implementation of recruitment, admission, and enrollment programs to meet transfer student enrollment goals. This position will be the lead contact for both prospective and admitted transfer students, including Mines Academy students. The Transfer Admissions Counselor serves as the primary point of contact for questions related to transferable and applicable credit until the student is officially registered for courses at Mines. In addition, this position will serve as the admissions lead for Mines Academy partnerships, helping advise students towards a seamless admission and enrollment path to Mines. The Transfer Admissions Counselor will collect, review, and analyze transfer admissions data in a timely fashion and provide routine reporting of transfer enrollment trends to ensure that strategic transfer enrollment goals are met. This position will serve as a member of the Admissions team and will be involved in the recruitment, admissions, identification, and continuing enrollment of future transfer students. This is a full-time, 12-month, administrative faculty professional exempt position. Responsibilities Transfer Admission Advising (50%) Serve as the lead contact for the advising of both prospective and admitted transfer students. Create individual advising plans for these students and provide additional support to those students while at other institutions preparing them to transition to Mines in collaboration with the Registrar's Office and the Center for Academic Services and Advising (CASA). Collaborate with Mines Academy staff at community colleges to monitor progress and conditional admission of Mines Academy students towards a seamless admission and enrollment path to Mines. Represent Mines at outreach programs via involvement with professional or community organizations specific to transfer students. Respond to student and community college partner questions in a timely and professional manner. Transfer Student Recruitment, Admission, and Enrollment (30%) Serve as the lead campus contact for the recruitment of new transfer students with an emphasis on, but not limited to, community college transfer enrollment. Develop and implement a transfer recruitment plan to include on- campus and off-campus events, attend Transfer Fairs, and regular visits to transfer institutions to positively promote Mines and proactively recruit transfer students. Read and review transfer admissions applications and independently make admission decisions and counsel students on those decisions. Responsible for making suggestions to adjust institutional policies related to transfer student recruitment. Collaborate with offices such as the Registrar, Financial Aid, NeST, CASA, and MEP to support each prospective transfer student in their successful admission and subsequent enrollment to Mines. Transfer Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting (10%) Develop and implement data collection and analysis plan for transfer recruitment, admissions, and enrollment, Mines Academy, and general transfer enrollment trends. Create regular reports for the Admissions leadership team. General Undergraduate Recruitment, Admissions, and Enrollment (10%) Represent Mines at scheduled college day/night programs/events throughout Colorado and out of state as needed. Meet with prospective students and their families, both first year and transfer, as part of the Admissions office. Plan, offer, and lead on-campus and virtual first year and transfer advising sessions, individual counseling sessions, and group information sessions and campus visit opportunities. Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Other duties as assigned to meet the objectives and goals of the program and/or Mines. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Prior experience in student recruitment, college advising, or other college student services. Understanding of college admissions, recruitment, and student advising. Ability to balance multiple priorities, responsibilities, and projects simultaneously. Be detail-oriented and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Have a strong sense of customer service and the ability to interact effectively with students, staff, and faculty in a positive manner. Strong written and verbal communication. Willingness and ability for overnight travel. Preferred Qualifications Experience collaborating with campus departments to best support transfer students. Progressively responsible experience in student recruitment, college advising, or other college student services. Knowledge of transfer student admission and recruitment needs and challenges. Demonstrated ability of collaboration with higher education leaders regarding the transfer student experience. Salary Rate And Benefits $56,000-62,000 annual rate Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes: Flexible health and dental care options Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus. Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents) Free RTD Ecopass for the regional light rail and bus All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits. About Mines & Golden, CO When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines. Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 36 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2025). Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds. At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size. That size – roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact. Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few. And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado –with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play. Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience? Look to Mines. Additional Information And Reasonable Accommodation Requests It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position. Equal Opportunity Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. 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