Posting Detail Information Working TitleAssistant Director of Recruitment - Transfer Initiatives Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Research Professional PositionNo Posting Number202401775AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III Number of Vacancies1 Work Hours/Week40 Proposed Annual Salary Range$60,000 - $65,000 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Desired Start Date01/01/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/21/2024 Description of Work Unit About Colorado State University As one of our nation’s top public institutions of higher learning and Colorado’s land-grant institution, Colorado State University is committed to making things happen – from the classroom and the laboratory to communities across the world. Colorado State University aims to continue its growth as a top-tier destination for talented students, while also passionately pursuing its mission and heritage as the land-grant institution for the state of Colorado. Our campus is the heart of Fort Collins, at the base of the Rocky Mountains, and only an hour from the Denver metropolitan area. The wide-open spaces, 300 days of sunshine each year and majestic backdrop make Fort Collins, a city with a population of about 150,000, an attractive place to work, live, and learn. Fort Collins and Colorado State University regularly top the “best of” categories for livability and employee support. More information for prospective employees can be found here:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/. About the Office of Admissions The Office of Admissions, located in the Division of Enrollment and Access, is tasked with enrolling an incoming student body consistent with the mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service and engagement at Colorado State University. Admissions is responsible for coordinating enrollment efforts across the university related to inclusive recruitment and counseling, marketing, application, strategy, and technical support functions for most prospective students. With over 50 full-time staff and an additional 60 student employees, duties range from marketing and communication, prospective student events, application processing and decisions, enrollment strategy, recruitment and outreach, customer service, systems support and data analytics. Through innovative and strategic approaches, Admissions strives to balance its growth in attracting an increasingly diverse and well-prepared student body while remaining true to its land-grant mission and heritage. We employ a holistic, comprehensive review process to select new undergraduates, not only in light of their preparation, but their potential to successfully contribute to the campus and world community. About the Work Unit The Recruitment Team consists of the Director of Recruitment, four Assistant Directors – Resident, Non-Resident, Access, and Transfer Recruitment, and their respective counseling teams who work to assist students in accessing their higher education goals. Position Summary The Assistant Director for Recruitment with a focus on Transfer Initiatives is responsible for supervising professional staff and developing and implementing a strategic recruitment plan for Transfer Student initiatives. This position provides support and counseling to prospective transfer students that includes navigating the admissions process, financial aid options, and guidance on unofficial evaluations of transfer credit, on campus and on-site at designated junior/community colleges. This position supports the planning and execution of high-yield, on campus programming for underserved populations, including Transfer Student Visit Day and Military and Veteran Student Visit Day, and develops strategies for increasing enrollment among these populations, including administration of the SSS Partnership Awards (scholarships), service on a variety of scholarship committees, and partnering with the Community for Excellence and Access Center. The Assistant Director for Recruitment -Transfer Initiatives organizes and oversees the training of new admissions staff, both transfer and freshman teams, on transfer-specific policies, procedures, and practices, including application review. This position is charged with navigating complex transfer issues and providing a clear path to enrollment for prospective transfer students, reading applications and rendering admissions decisions, and responding to a wide scope of inquiries. You will provide leadership for these efforts and are tasked with advancing ideas aligned with Colorado State University’s Land-Grant mission and the Principles of Community. This position is ideal for professionals looking to grow in a supervisory role, engage in business strategy, develop an effective recruitment strategy for transfer initiatives, and use previous experience to meet the needs of our students and develop new markets. This position reports directly to the Director of Recruitment and will also participate in foundational admissions and enrollment management-related activities. The position requires travel and weekend/evening work.This position will be based on campus in Fort Collins, CO. Required Job Qualifications + Bachelor’s Degree completed by the employment start date. + Demonstrated commitment to integrity, inclusion, respect, service, and social justice + Three years of previous admission, college counseling, higher education, or other relevant experience + Demonstrated experience giving presentations to groups of various sizes + Able to work irregular work hours, including evenings and weekends + Maintain a valid driver’s license or have access to a licensed driver + Direct supervisory experience, including staff development and training + Experience utilizing data for assessment purposes Preferred Job Qualifications + Experience working with Transfer students at a four-year college or university Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryTransfer Initiative Recruitment Strategy Duty/Responsibility + Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy for transfer initiatives in the Office of Admissions, leveraging the use of data in its creation, to determine success, and to identify areas for improvement + Facilitate collaboration and outreach to targeted geo-markets, community/junior colleges, Federal TRIO programs, and communities through relationship building and involvement + Make recommendations to wider Recruitment and Marketing and Communications teams to develop strategies for building connections between transfer student population and CSU’s world-class education opportunities + Build connections with campus partners and programs to collaborate in creating access to education through our Land-Grant mission and with the lens of Principles of Community Percentage Of Time40% Job Duty CategoryTerritory Management Duty/Responsibility + Manage a geographic recruitment territory and conduct engagement with prospective students, families, and communities within the assigned territory. + Plan and execute year-round recruitment travel, representing CSU at events such as community college visits, college fairs, one-on-one appointments, information sessions, and other recruitment events. + Application of integrity, inclusion, respect, service, and social justice in all parts of recruitment for CSU Percentage Of Time30% Job Duty CategorySupervision Duty/Responsibility + Supervise professional staff and provide consistent coaching and feedback on recruitment, territory management, application review, performance, and adherence to CSU Principles of Community + Provide training to new professional staff members on policies, procedures, and practices as part of the larger recruitment strategy Percentage Of Time20% Job Duty CategoryOther Duties as Assigned Duty/Responsibility + Participate in application review, event support, deliver presentations and other foundational admissions and enrollment management-related activities Percentage Of Time10% Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel Search ContactSusan Lucero, susan.lucero@colostate.edu EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested3 Maximum Requested3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Will you have a bachelor’s degree by the start date of employment? + Yes + No + * Do you have direct supervisory experience, including staff development and training? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Resume Optional Documents