Enrollment Counselor - College of Undergraduate Studies

About the Job The Enrollment Counselor position is a full‑time, non‑exempt sales role reporting to the Assistant Director in the Office of Admissions for the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) at Colorado Christian University. The role requires an understanding and application of marketing strategies using a sales approach and entails public presentations to prospective students and their parents. The Enrollment Counselor contacts prospective students using proactive marketing strategies to build relationships with and promote the University to high school and college transfer students and their families for the purpose of attracting and enrolling students into the undergraduate program. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who is able to make independent decisions that lead to students across the nation selecting Colorado Christian University as their university of choice. Job Location Fully on‑site – must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Lakewood, Colorado. About CCU Colorado Christian University is a non‑profit, interdenominational Christian university located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Founded in 1914, the university’s mission is Christ‑centered higher education that transforms students to impact the world with grace and truth. CCU’s educational model is built on competence, character and Christ‑centered faith. The university has been consistently ranked in the top 2percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum and has experienced ten consecutive years of enrollment growth. CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges – the College of Undergraduate Studies and the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online. What is most appealing about working at CCU? Faith‑friendly culture unique to higher education, with opportunities to pursue academic excellence while engaging in biblical study, prayer, and living out Christian values. Convictionally Christian commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word. Live out your calling by investing your God‑given talents alongside colleagues to impact students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Equip students for kingdom work by helping them discover callings and preparing them for leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions. We’re looking for candidates who have: One to three years of proven sales and marketing experience; two or more years preferred. Bachelor’s degree required. Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and as an individual contributor. Ability to work in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively. Ability to learn and use admission software, along with other Microsoft Office programs. Self‑starting abilities with an energetic, results‑driven attitude. Positive demeanor and professional appearance. Ability to drive distances and maintain eligibility for proper auto insurance. Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish is a significant asset. Key Job Duties Contribute to CCU’s mission by sharing how a degree or program through CCU will transform prospective students and their future impact. Apply proven marketing and sales techniques to help students and their families connect with Christian higher education. Build rapport and guide prospective students during their university search and follow‑up via telephone, email, and other proven methods. Build positive relationships with prospective students and their families, promoting the University and explaining how a Christ‑centered education fits the student’s long‑term goals. Connect high school students, college transfer students, and other potential students with the traditional undergraduate program. Perform a full‑function admission process and make independent admission decisions by reading applications and conducting student interviews in a fast‑paced work environment. Work in a team environment to meet assigned admission goals and objectives each academic year, managing information sessions, communication workflows, registration, preview weekends, and related duties. Support an assigned territory by determining appropriate contacts (schools, churches, teachers, pastors, parents, students), planning travel, holding student appointments, coordinating high‑school fairs, and arranging student, parent, and church meetings. Build rapport and relationships while making independent decisions on contact strategies, scheduling, and other tasks. Manage one or more Student Ambassadors to assist with enrollment/academic activities. Deliver public presentations to parents and prospective students, conduct campus tours, and participate in preview events. Complete reports and paperwork including Daily Funnel, semi‑monthly status updates, evaluations, acceptance forms, GPA records, and credit‑card reconciliations accurately and timely. Solve student enrollment barriers by working with students and schools to resolve transcript issues, enhance the student experience, use marketing techniques to differentiate CCU, and address student and parent concerns for meetings, travel, or admission requirements. Position may require travel to high schools and college fairs across the country. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, and speak clearly. Requires sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and conducting phone conversations for extended periods. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Travel in‑state and out‑of‑state may be required along with evenings and weekends for recruitment events and college fairs. Some work during evenings, weekends or other holiday periods may be required. What we offer our employees We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, a matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional paid and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay will be discussed in more detail as each candidate progresses through the interview process. Colorado Christian University’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity, along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will be assigned based on relevant experience with a range of $19.25 – $21.88. CCU reserves the right to pay an equitable rate that fits the job’s responsibilities and candidate’s qualifications. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr