Director of Admissions & Financial Aid

Position location: Denver, CO

Brief job description or other details: The High Mountain Institute is seeking a Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, a full-time administrative, FLSA-exempt position, starting in Summer 2026. This position is based on HMI’s campus in Leadville, CO; on-campus housing is included in the compensation package. Reporting to the Head of School, the Director is responsible for overseeing all marketing, recruiting, admissions, and financial aid initiatives for the school in order to maximize enrollment and meet strategic enrollment priorities. The Director serves as a senior school leader and supervises two or more associates.

Link to job posting: https://hminet.org/employment-2/

Position closing date: Open until filled

College Counselor

Position location: Denver, CO

Brief job description or other details: Mullen High School is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented individual to work in our College Counseling office. Mullen High School is a private, Catholic, Lasallian, college preparatory school in Denver, educating young men and women in grades 9-12. The College Counselor works with administration, faculty, staff, parents, students, and college representatives to assist in meeting the goals and mission of Mullen High School. Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the College Counselor will promote student success by addressing identified student needs, providing for and responding to student needs, and supporting a comprehensive College Counseling program. This is an eleven-month calendar role that will join a team with two other college counseling professionals.

Link to job posting: https://www.mullenhigh.com/about/careers-at-mullen

Position closing date: Open until filled

Executive Director of Admissions

Position location: Bellingham, WA

Brief job description or other details: As part of the Division of Academic Affairs and reporting to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, the Executive Director of Admissions leads a team of about 30 permanent staff and a large team of student staff and is charged with developing and executing Western Washington University’s admissions and recruitment strategies. This role demands strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, technological fluency, a deep dedication to excellence in higher education, and a commitment to student success and development. The Executive Director is an integral part of the Enrollment Management Unit and a critical player in developing enrollment strategies for the university. In addition to leading the admissions team and being an effective manager, this leader will foster meaningful relationships across campus and in the community, always with a student-centered approach. The Executive Director will lead recruitment efforts in alignment with the university’s vision and strategic plan, working in partnership with campus stakeholders to attract and enroll a diverse and talented undergraduate student body—including first-year, transfer, international, visiting/non-matriculating, returning, and dual enrolled—for the Bellingham campus and other WWU locations. In addition to leading an efficient and effective admissions and recruitment operation, the Executive Director will be a collaborative leader and a diplomatic communicator who excels at bringing stakeholders together to support effective and data-driven decision-making in the search, outreach, recruitment, and yield of new students.

Link to job posting: hr.wwu.edu/careers-staff

Position closing date: Open until filled

Admissions Counselor

Position location: Salt Lake City, UT

Brief job description or other details: The Admissions Counselor supports the mission of Ensign College by recruiting, guiding, and enrolling students who are aligned with the institution’s faith-based education and career-centered learning model. This position serves as a key representative of the College, developing relationships with prospective students, families, counselors, community partners, seminary and institute leaders. The Admissions Counselor provides personalized support through each stage of the admissions process, contributes to recruitment initiatives, and collaborates with campus partners to achieve institutional enrollment goals.

Link to job posting: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/byuhi/EnsignCollege/job/Ensign-College/Admissions-Counselor_R0026816

Position closing date: Open until filled

Contact email: [email protected]

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Admissions Counselor for Outreach, Access, and Community Engagement

Position location: Salt Lake City, UT

Brief job description or other details: This position will focus on the targeted recruitment of students historically underrepresented in the college process. Under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Admissions, this person will play a vital role within the recruitment team, providing strategic leadership and oversight of recruitment initiatives to support the institutional enrollment goals. This role directs a comprehensive outreach strategy across local, regional, and national markets, manages a team of admissions counselors, and ensures the execution of data-informed recruitment plans. The Associate Director collaborates with campus partners, oversees access and community engagement event execution, and monitors key performance indicators to enhance prospective student engagement and yield outcomes. This position serves plays a critical role within the Office of Admissions.

Link to job posting: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190766

Position closing date: 02/05/2025