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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ is pleased to welcome Carlos Jiménez as the university’s new assistant vice chancellorÌýofÌýadmissions and precollege. The position is a key leadership role within Enrollment Management focused on strengthening student accessÌýby ensuring all students—particularly thoseÌýhistorically underrepresented in higher education—have theÌýsupportÌýand pathways neededÌýto reach, enter andÌýsucceedÌýat ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ,Ìýwhile shapingÌýstrategic enrollment efforts and advancing the university’s commitment to student success.Ìý

JiménezÌýbringsÌýmore than 20 years of leadership experience in admissions, enrollmentÌýmanagementÌýand college access. His background includes senior roles at Colorado State University and Colorado College, as well as serving as CEO of Peak Education, a Colorado Springs-based organization dedicated to supporting first-generation andÌýstudents with historically marginalized identities on their path to and through college.Ìý

His career has focused on expanding opportunities, fostering innovation and building strong, student-centered teams. He hasÌýsignificant experienceÌýwith transfer and international recruitment practices.ÌýAcrossÌýhis career, Jiménez has focused on removing practical,ÌýfinancialÌýand informational barriers, strengthening practices that help all studentsÌýbenefitÌýfrom university pathways andÌýsupports, and leading with collaborative,Ìýsolutions‑oriented problem‑solving.Ìý

"I am excited to bring my experience in enrollment management, student success,ÌýandÌýorganizational leadership to the University of Colorado Boulder. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ distinctive culture—combiningÌýworld-class research, innovation, athletic excellence and a strong commitment to public impact—creates a powerful environment to lead admissions and precollege initiatives," said Jiménez.

"At a time when higher education must be increasingly forward-thinking about access, value and student well-being, this work is more important than ever. I look forward to partnering across campus and beyond to strengthen pathways, remove barriers, and ensure talented students from all backgrounds see ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ as a place where they belong and can thrive."

Experience andÌýimpact

Across his career, Jiménez has led and transformed admissions and precollege initiatives, including:Ìý

• Strengthening access while meeting enrollment goals:ÌýLed admissions strategies that increased applications and broadened the student pipeline by reducing barriers to applying, expanding outreach in underserved communities and strengthening support for students and families throughout the college‑going process—all while ensuring enrollment goals and revenue targets were met.
• Scaling precollege programs with strong outcomes:ÌýOversaw programs serving thousands of first-generation andÌýstudents with historically marginalized identities, achieving a 90% college enrollment rate andÌýnearly 80%Ìýcollege completion rate.
• InnovatingÌýthrough technology and systems:ÌýDirected multimillion-dollar budgets and advanced the use of CRM platforms andÌýtechnologyÌýto improve student engagement, streamlineÌýoperationsÌýand enhance student outcomes.
• Providing leadership within the profession and the community:ÌýServed as president of the Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling (RMACAC), helping advance best practices in the field and strengthen regional collaboration. Jiménez also brings a long record of service as a community leader through board and volunteer roles with education‑focused and public media organizations, reinforcing his commitment to expandingÌýopportunityÌýand supporting students and families.Ìý

Jiménez is known for cultivating organizational cultures grounded in collaboration,ÌýtrustÌýand care—qualities he plans to bring to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ as he partners with teams across campus.Ìý

Looking ahead

As assistant vice chancellor, Jiménez will lead the Office of Admissions and theÌýOffice of Precollege Outreach & Engagement, supporting efforts to attract, enroll and prepare talented students from across Colorado, theÌýnationÌýand the world. His leadership will help advance ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ strategic priorities related toÌýstudent success and community impact.Ìý

Enrollment Management leaders shared their enthusiasm for Jiménez’s arrival, noting that his depth of experience and his commitment to creating environments where all students feel welcome and valued will be invaluable as ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ continues to strengthen its admissions and precollege efforts.Ìý

Please join in welcoming Jiménez to the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ community.Ìý