The High Mountain Institute is seeking an Admissions Associate, a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position. This position is based on HMI’s campus in Leadville, CO; on-campus housing is included in the compensation package and required as a condition of employment. Reporting to the Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, this position works on current marketing and admissions efforts, and helps develop new strategies for recruitment and strategy. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized self-starter, able to manage multiple tasks at once, and willing to work as a member of a team. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Increase visibility of HMI brand and all programs

• Manage logistics for admissions travel

• Assist with developing avenues to meet priorities for student-body diversity & belonging

• Up to eight weeks of HMI promotional travel 

• Process applications and enrollment information

• Primary responder to admissions inquiries

• Read and score applications; assist with admissions decisions

• Communicate with interested and accepted families

• Serve in a key support role for the admissions team

Additional Responsibilities:

• Option to lead up to two wilderness expeditions per year (10-18 days each) 

• Option to be directly involved with students in a mentoring capacity

• 10% of every position is whatever needs to be done to serve the mission of HMI

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or associate's degree

• Current driver’s license

• Ability to travel independently around the country (in planes, trains, rental cars, etc.)

• Ability to pass a criminal background check

• Legal work authorization in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in admissions and/or marketing fields, preferably in an educational or non-profit setting

• Strong public speaking skills

• Familiarity with Salesforce and/or Finalsite platforms

• Proficiency in Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.) 

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for working in outdoor programming

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification.

Start Date: Summer 2025

Position Benefits:

• $40,000 - $45,000 annual Total Compensation (inclusive of on-campus housing or, when housing is unavailable, a housing stipend). 

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• Paid parental/FAMLI leave benefits

• 4-9% retirement benefits match after 1 year

• 4-6 weeks vacation annually

• View a full list of employee benefits here

Housing at HMI 

HMI is proud to offer newly constructed on-campus housing to its employees. Living on campus is a condition of employment. Total Compensation is the combination of cash salary plus the value of on-campus housing. For example, a Total Compensation of $50,000 typically represents a cash salary of $41,000 and $9,000 of housing value. Actual figures vary by employee and living arrangement, with typical on-campus housing value of $9,000 for most employees.

How to Apply: 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Molly Lovett, Administrative Coordinator & Registrar, via email at [email protected] and fill out the HMI Prospective Employment Form online. We will begin our initial review of applications immediately and will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. Finalists will be invited to HMI for a formal interview. Correspondence via e-mail is preferred. 

About the High Mountain Institute: Founded in 1995, HMI is a nonprofit independent school with a focus on outdoor, experiential, and place-based education. HMI serves approximately 150 students per year across its high school, summer, and gap programming. About 30% of students receive financial aid, and a similar percentage identify as people of color. All HMI students participate in extended wilderness expeditions lasting from 10-21 days. HMI is not a rehabilitative or wilderness therapy program. HMI students are high-achieving, healthy students seeking challenge, a strong community, and a deeper connection to nature. HMI has about 25 year-round staff. Learn more at: www.hminet.org

Equity and Inclusion at HMI: The High Mountain Institute is committed to building a more diverse and affirming school and outdoor industry. HMI is an equal opportunity employer that strives for diversity by honoring the differences of each member of our community. We seek to build a community (of faculty, staff, students, and trustees) that is ethnically, socio-economically, and geographically diverse and that brings a diversity of experience, background, talent, and perspective. People of color, LGBTQ and gender nonbinary people, and people with other historically marginalized identities are encouraged to apply. Learn more at: www.hminet.org/dei.

The school reserves the right to change or add to this job description at any time.