MSUAASF Range B - Admissions Counselor

Metropolitan State University • Saint Paul, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire at least one Admissions Counselor. This is a full-time position within the Admissions department.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional experience OR two years of professional experience OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education, and/or professional experience.
• Experience in college admissions, student services, recruiting, academic advising, sales, marketing, and/or related experience working with post-traditional students in an urban environment with diverse populations.
• Excellent public speaker, demonstrated ability to write concisely and accurately, and documented organizational skills and experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours, with occasional nights and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the Twin Cities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated experience serving students, community members, partners, and organizations from marginalized communities (Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, Somali or Hmong a plus .
• Experience collaborating with post-traditional learners.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and dynamic multi-campus organization within a team-oriented environment.
• Must be articulate and possess outstanding interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work as a team member to achieve departmental goals and objectives is essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and counsel prospective students on the admissions policies and procedures for admission to Metro State University.
• Responsible for developing and managing annual recruitment plan for individual territory.
• Participate as Admissions representative on various institution-wide committees and teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• Various investment options
• Dedicated professional development
• Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

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