Admissions Counselor MSUAASF Range B

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Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to recruit (throughmatriculation) students most likely to become successful throughgraduation. This position will support the outreach mission of theAdmission Office through maintenance of a full schedule of visits tohigh schools and/or community and technical colleges andcoordination of comprehensive recruitment plans and relationshipbuilding activities for an assigned territory. Responsibilities willinclude college fairs and/or transfer student success days highschool and/or community and technical college visits careerprograms recruitment of targeted populations and meeting with andpresenting to prospective students on campus.

Responsibilities
1. Manage the recruitment activities for an assigned territory(70%)

• Identify students in the assigned territory who may beacceptable candidates for the University and engage themin the admissions process through a consistent effort ofpersonal contact.

• Manage enrollment funnel in the assigned territory bymoving students from inquiry to applicant to admittedstudent to enrollment.

• Provide proactive thorough and timely information tostudents about the admission process financial aid andcosts academic program and student experience.

• Work with the rest of the admissions staff to develop theannual recruitment plan including the annual calendar ofadmissions events and implement activities and events asassigned.

• Assess the effectiveness of various recruitment tactics andinitiate new activities and programs to support theachievement of enrollment goals.

2. Present to and meet with prospective students (20%)

• Conduct engaging and effective campus visits forindividuals 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%).

Salary Range: $47788 - $78458/annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree completed upon hire

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Public presentation skills

• Evidence of the ability to work with people 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

Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national a lawful permanent resident or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Physical Effort
Physical requirements (e.g. lifting and carrying equipment andmaterials required overnight travel etc.) Ability to lift and carryprogram materials weighing up to 30 lbs.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Varies. 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 occasionalevening and weekend work and occasional overnight travel areexpected.

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 Interim Title IX Coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Judith Siminoe. 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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