Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

Overview

Department : School of Business-Office

About the University : MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

Position Summary

The College of Business at MSU Denver is seeking a self-motivated, highly organized, dynamic Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator to represent the College in the community. The Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that increase prospective student engagement and enrollment. This role leads recruitment efforts through event participation, classroom presentations, and the development of partnerships with high schools and community colleges. The Coordinator also manages outreach events, promotional materials, and communications, and oversees faculty involvement. While the primary focus is on brand awareness, the role also requires strategic planning and attention to detail. Additional responsibilities include data tracking and analysis, budget management, and collaboration with university departments to align messaging and recruitment goals. This position reports to the Assistant Dean and is part of a team committed to recruitment, retention, and degree attainment for College of Business students.

Responsibilities

Prospective Student Recruitment (65%)

• Research opportunities, initiate contact, and represent MSU Denver at key business related outreach events, including but not limited to college fairs, FBLA and DECA competitions, and programmatic school visits, to increase brand awareness of the College of Business. Gather prospective student information and coordinate follow-up efforts through the Office of Admissions.
• Conduct classroom presentations, info sessions, tours, and workshops, designed to promote enrollment in the College of Business. Coordinate follow-up efforts through the Office of Admissions.
• Develop and host events on and off campus for prospective students and their families at business specific events to promote the College of Business in collaboration with the Office of Admissions.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with school district teachers, CTE counselors and workforce coordinators, and community college faculty and staff that promote enrollment in the College of Business. Coordinate follow-up efforts through the Office of Admissions.
• Build relationships with business instructors, faculty, and advisors at high schools and community colleges to promote pathways from high school to community college to the College of Business.

Team Management (10%)

Strategic Leadership & Program Development (10%)

Promotions & Communications (5%)

Tracking & Reporting (5%)

Budget Management & Other (5%)

Job Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies

Required Qualifications

Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet all required qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to the College of Business and the University.

Special Conditions of Employment

Schedule Information

Salary for Announcement

Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The salary range that the university reasonably expects to pay for this position is $53,000 - $66,000.

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Instructions to Apply

Please apply by visiting our career site, https : / / www.msudenver.edu / careers / and searching for JR104404.

For full consideration, the following documents must be submitted :

Professional references and their contact information will be requested from the finalist. At least one reference provided must be a supervisor (either current or former).

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received through Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11 : 59 PM MST.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver\'s benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see : https : / / www.msudenver.edu / wp-content / uploads / 2024 / 01 / MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. We conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

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