Admissions Counselor
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$ 47788 - 78458
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Working Title:
Admissions CounselorInstitution:
St. Cloud State UniversityClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service FacultyCity:
St. CloudFLSA:
Non Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$47788.00 - $78458.00Job Description
This is a probationary unlimited unclassified position
The primary purpose of this position is to recruit (through matriculation) students most likely to become successful through graduation. This position will support the outreach mission of the Admission Office through maintenance of a full schedule of visits to high schools and/or community and technical colleges and coordination of comprehensive recruitment plans and relationship building activities for an assigned territory. Responsibilities will include college fairs and/or transfer student success days high school and/or community and technical college visits career programs recruitment of targeted populations and meeting with and presenting to prospective students on campus.
Responsibilities
1. Manage the recruitment activities for an assigned territory (70%)
Identify students in the assigned territory who may be acceptable candidates for the University and engage them in the admissions process through a consistent effort of personal contact.
Manage enrollment funnel in the assigned territory by moving students from inquiry to applicant to admitted student to enrollment.
Provide proactive thorough and timely information to students about the admission process financial aid and costs academic program and student experience.
Work with the rest of the admissions staff to develop the annual recruitment plan including the annual calendar of admissions events and implement activities and events as assigned.
Assess the effectiveness of various recruitment tactics and initiate new activities and programs to support the achievement of enrollment goals.
2. Present to and meet with prospective students (20%)
Conduct engaging and effective campus visits for individuals and groups.
Make presentations to groups including College Access Groups who are visiting campus.
Handle telephone email and in person inquiries from prospective students and their family members.
3. Assist with other duties and projects as assigned by the Director and/or Associate Directors of Admissions (10%).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Public presentation skills
Evidence of the ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Drivers License
Preferred Qualification
Masters degree in higher education college counseling or related program
Knowledge and understanding of higher education systems
Professional experience in admissions or marketing
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Other Requirements
Physical Effort
Physical requirements (e.g. lifting and carrying equipment and materials required overnight travel etc.) Ability to lift and carry program materials weighing up to 30 lbs.
Required Documents (Upload with Application)
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Three (3) professional references
Unofficial transcript(s)
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
40-hour week in an office setting. This position will have a primary work site of the St. Cloud main campus. Travel to other sites occasional evening and weekend work and occasional overnight travel are expected.
About
The successful candidate will share St. Cloud States commitment to our mission and in particular the value we place in diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSUs Its Time strategic framework. Notably we uphold the advancement of diversity equity and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values practices and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State systems Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist inclusive community.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found at: Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply including minorities women LGBTQIA persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race sex color creed religion age national origin disability marital status status with regards to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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0Posting Contact Name:
Renee Denise BertramPosting Contact Email:
Employment Type
Full-Time
