Regional Director of Recruitment and Promotions - Denver

Company: Western State College
Location: Gunnison
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Position Benefits Supplemental QuestionsWestern Colorado University seeks candidates for the full time position of Regional Director of Recruitment and Promotions for the Denver territory.Duties: The regional director's role is to build Western's student enrollment through both recruitment and marketing efforts. The position exists to execute our new "on the go" recruitment and brand-building/marketing strategies, which requires continuous presence at mutiple levels in the marketplace. This role is a remote position from a home office location based in the Denver area and requires significant travel and activity.Responsibilities include:Conduct prospective student and parent recruitment sessions aimed to market the university and drive enrollment.Represent the university at appropriate recruitment and marketing/brand-building opportunities, including but not limited to conferences, college fairs, community events, expos, festivals and on-campus preview days. Creativity and innovation to go beyond traditional locations and traditional recruitment months required.Utilizing a CRM, third party data sources, and other statistical and analytical tools, to proactively develop, implement, and execute a territory management plan.Maintain up to date contact records and utilize CRM to proactively manage all efforts and optimize activities.Proactively identify, target, prioritize and develop a multi-level recruitment and brand-building pipeline. This will require a balanced level of year-round relationship building with a wide variety of target audiences, including but not limited to high school administration and faculty, alumni, businesses, board members, and various community organizations and leaders.Accountable for filling, developing, and effectively executing a forward-looking calendar of travel activities on a continuous, rolling basis (at least 1-2 months ahead).Meet targeted activity, contact, and meeting/interaction goals.Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include:Excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills.Self-starter with ability to work independently and as a team player.Knowledge of marketing, promotions, brand awareness and sales.Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays, and to travel extensively throughout the state of Colorado as well as out of state.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and spreadsheet software.Experience resolving errors and developing improvements in a computerized database system.Experience initiating and following projects through to completion, paying attention to detail and establishing and achieving goals.Successful experience building positive working relationshipsBachelor's degreeValid US driver's licensePreferred qualifications include:Spoken and written Spanish fluency.Ability to think creatively and skilled at innovation.Experience in higher education, CRM-based processes and territory management.One year of admissions counselor experience or related experience in an institution of higher education.Additional Application Information: Compensation: $40,000 - $45,000 per year full time, excellent shared contribution insurance and retirement plans, paid time off and access to other University benefits.Targeted start date: July 1, 2021To Apply: visit and use our online application. Required attachments to your online application include a brief cover letter describing your interest in the position, your resume, transcripts and a list of three employment references.Please direct questions to Isabel Waldman, Executive Assistant; via or phone at 970-943-2304.Western is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,400 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Western supports diversity, equity, and inclusivity of all types including ability (physical, mental), social class, racial/ethnic, linguistic, religion, sexual orientation, age, experience, gender, and cultural. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge. The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Professionals have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit to learn more about the university.Western Colorado University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive campus.

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