Job Title: Assistant Director, Admissions

Department: Admission Office

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission. 

Job Summary

Serve as a member of a team of deeply committed professionals responsible for recruiting and enrolling diverse and academically talented students aligned with the priorities and values of Colorado College. Contribute to data collection, analysis, and reporting to support strategic goals. Help with project coordination, tracking timelines, resources, and deliverables across various initiatives. Manage the administration of application-based merit scholarship programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an initial point of contact for students seeking enrollment at CC. Build strong relationships with high school students and their families, high school counseling staff, and community organizations. Lead information sessions for prospective students and their families. Manage a recruitment territory and travel 2-4 weeks during key recruitment periods; up to 6-8 weeks annually.
• Manage merit scholarship programs, including the Barnes, El Pomar, and WES scholarships. This includes maintaining application forms, review workflows, communications, coordinating candidate interviews, and collaborating with faculty review committees.
• Contribute to internal teams, including the data and analytics team. Manage systems and data-related projects, troubleshoot issues, and provide staff support.
• Review applications, analyze academic performance, assess writing skills, record relevant information, and apply rubrics for ratings. Provide context and analysis on the applicant pool and market. Participate in sub-committee and full-committee reviews and voting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of two years of directly related experience; previous experience in a territory and project management; proven ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different backgrounds; willingness to travel up to eight weeks throughout the year and work evenings and weekends when required; and must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by Colorado College’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field with three or more years of related experience in admission or a higher education setting; experience with holistic file review and selective college admission; experience in data management and analytics; experience with Technolutions Slate, Microsoft Excel, HTML; and proficient in two or more languages.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position requires driving CC vehicles (drivers must be eligible for coverage under CC's insurance plan)

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: May 28, 2025
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• Minimum $56,485 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.

Benefit Information:

Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html