Admission Counselor - MSUAASF Range B

Southwest Minnesota State University • Marshall, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of new students to Southwest Minnesota State University. Admissions Counselors are responsible for participating in activities and tasks that result in moving students through the enrollment funnel. The enrollment funnel includes the following critical processes: Prospect Generation, Inquiry Management, Application Development, and Admission to Enrollment. The primary objective is to meet or exceed enrollment goals established by the administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional experience in a related field or two years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and interpersonal settings.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience of working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, preferably Slate.
• Knowledge and understanding of higher education systems
• Experience working in admissions and with prospective college students.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to write and speak fluently in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and enrollment of new students to Southwest Minnesota State University.
• Participating in activities and tasks that result in moving students through the enrollment funnel (Prospect Generation, Inquiry Management, Application Development, and Admission to Enrollment).
• Meeting or exceeding enrollment goals established by the administration.

Benefits

• 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
• professional development
• a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level