Admissions Counselor
Full Time
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
$37,108 a year
Posted
Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
MSUAASF Range B
Working Title
Admissions Counselor
Hire Type
Staff
Division
Strategic Enrollment Management
Department
Undergraduate Admissions
Unit
Undergraduate Admissions
Location
SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Employment Condition
Probationary
Work Shift
Typically 8:00am - 4:30pm, some evenings may be required
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Typically Monday – Friday, some weekends may be required
Posting Details
To learn more about Undergraduate Admissions and Strategic Enrollment Management, please click here:
https://www.stcloudstate.edu/scsu4u/
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The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s 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 system’s 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.
The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s 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 system’s 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 Service Faculty (MSUAASF), which can be found here.
Salary Minimum
$37,108
Salary Maximum
$64,576
Salary Type
Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan
211, MSUAASF
Job Description
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 Admissions 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:
Manage the recruitment activities for an assigned territory
- 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.
Present to and meet with prospective students
- 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.
Assist with other duties and projects as assigned by the Director and/or Associate Directors of Admissions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s 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
- Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s 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
About
Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.
Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at:
http://www.stcloudstate.edu
Benefits Info
Why Work For Us:
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
23-00117
Number of Vacancies
2
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
07/01/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
05/12/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Accept Applications
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Open until filled. Initial review 2 weeks after posting.
Posting Contact
Michael Hanna, Search Committee Chair Associate Director of Admissions & Transfer Student Recruitment Phone: 320-308-5709 E-mail: Michael.hanna@stcloudstate.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
St. 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, LGBT, 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, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121
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