Assistant Director of Admissions - Visits and Events

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Join Our Team at Colorado School of Mines: Assistant Director of Admissions – Visit and Events
 

Are you passionate about shaping the future of higher education and creating welcoming, impactful experiences for prospective students? Colorado School of Mines invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of Admissions – Visit and Events. This position plays a pivotal role in welcoming future Orediggers and leading the visit and events strategy at the Starzer Welcome Center.

As a key member of the Enrollment Management team, you’ll oversee day-to-day visit operations, manage a dynamic team of Visit Coordinators and Student Ambassadors, and bring Mines’ academic and community spirit to life through unforgettable campus visits and events. You’ll work closely with prospective students and families—guiding them through the admissions process, championing student engagement, and helping ensure a smooth pathway to enrollment and success.
 

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to help students envision their futures and build lasting connections with Mines from the very first visit. This is a full-time on campus position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Visit Program Coordination (50%) 

The Assistant Director of Admissions - Visit and Events will manage the Starzer Welcome Center and serve as the lead coordinator of all campus visit programs and admissions events, including Daily Tours and Information Sessions, along with major recruitment events such as Discover Mines, Make it Mines, and off-campus events such as Mines in your City.  This coordination includes logistical planning and scheduling; coordinating and building relationships with campus partners; communicating details, directions, agendas, and expectations with event participants; coordinating appropriate and timely marketing and communication plans; and leading admissions staff and student ambassadors as they assist with the implementation of successful visit program experiences. The coordinator will ensure that campus visit programs meet strategic recruitment goals through data analysis and best practice research.

Program Supervision (35%) 

The Assistant Director of Admissions – Visit and Events will supervise 2 FTE Admissions Visit Coordinators who oversee a team of student employees, the Campus Student Ambassadors, and the Student Office Assistants. These positions are responsible for recruiting, training, monitoring, supervising, and evaluating the students within these two programs. The Campus Student Ambassador Program is made up of 40-45 current students, and the Student Office Assistant Program is made up of 15-20 current students, all of whom represent and promote Mines to prospective students and their families while assisting them in their college search process. Ambassadors and Office Assistants work as an integral part of the Admissions Office to meet the needs of prospective students and to create a positive and lasting impression of Mines.  The Assistant Director of Admissions – Visit and Events is responsible for budget management of visit and event programming as well as student hourly expenditures.

Recruitment, Admission, and Enrollment (10%) 

The Assistant Director of Admissions - Visit and Events will serve as a member of the admissions evaluation team. They will be responsible to independently make admission decisions and then counsel students on those decisions. The Assistant Director of Admissions – Visit and Events will meet with prospective students and their families as part of the Admissions Office on-campus, individual and small group tour and information session program. An information session normally includes a review of students’ academic progress and a candid assessment of students’ potential for admission and scholarship consideration. The position counsels students and parents, and serves as the key liaison to the high school guidance and external community organizations that serve the prospective student pipelines before and after admission including through orientation, and after enrollment. On occasion, the position will represent Mines at scheduled college day/night programs/events throughout Colorado.  Travel outside the state may be necessary. Evening and weekend work will be expected of this position.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%) 

• Other duties as assigned to meet the objectives goals of the program and/or Mines. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree

• Prior demonstrated experience in event planning or University recruitment.

• Strong public speaking, written, and oral communication skills are required.

• Be detail-oriented and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Needs of the position require successful applicants to be experienced both working independently as well as within a team.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree

• Prior experience working with a Student Ambassador program.

• Prior experience in a college or university Admissions office.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities, responsibilities, and projects simultaneously.

• Familiarity with integrated student information systems (i.e., Banner or similar system), constituent relationship management systems (i.e., Slate), as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

• Excellent project management and time management skills.

TOTAL REWARDS

$65,000-$68,000 annual salary 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. 

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes: 

• Fully paid health and dental premiums 

• 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 

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 on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits. 

HOW TO APPLY

Review of applications will begin on Monday, July 7th and continue until the role is filled. Applicants must Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status) and upload the following (required)

• A resume or CV

• A cover letter

Contact Kathleen Feighny, in HR, at kfeighny@mines.edu with any questions. 

Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
 

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. 

Successful Completion of a background investigation is required for this position. This posting may be used to fill multiple openings. 

ABOUT MINES AND 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. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023). 

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. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce. 

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety. 

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