Admissions Counselor (MSUAASF Range B)

Metropolitan State University•Winona, MN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Admissions Counselor at Winona State University. The counselor will manage a recruitment territory, planning and executing visits to high schools, attending college nights and fairs, and counseling prospective students on admissions policies and procedures. They will represent the university and its academic programs at various events, engaging with students through phone calls, emails, and text messaging. A key part of the role involves hosting campus visits, giving information session presentations to both small and large groups, and meeting with prospective students and their family members at different stages of the recruitment cycle. The counselor will also coordinate at least one admissions program area, such as WSU Student Ambassadors, Organized Group Visits, or Admissions Events, which includes developing, planning, and managing these programs in partnership with other Admissions staff and campus stakeholders. Additionally, the position requires staying current with new trends and technologies in student recruitment, assisting other university departments with recruitment-related events, serving as a liaison with other campus departments, reviewing admission appeals, and participating in department policy and procedure development and implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
1 year of experience working in college admissions, student affairs, student services, or related experience OR 1 year of extensive involvement related to Admissions, Student Activities or Athletics as a student while pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
Strong oral, written, interpersonal and electronic communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external university constituencies.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or related field.
Knowledge of undergraduate admissions and recruitment process at a four-year university.
Demonstrated ability in working with diverse populations.
Extensive knowledge of university programs and offerings.
Knowledge of CRM tools, as well as the ability to utilize technology.

Responsibilities

Manage a recruitment territory.
Plan and schedule visits to high schools, attend college nights, and college fairs.
Recruit and counsel prospective students on admissions policies and procedures.
Represent the university and academic programs at events.
Answer questions and reach out to students through phone calls, emails, and text messaging.
Give information session presentations to both small and large groups.
Meet with prospective students as part of their campus visit.
Answer questions from students and family members at different stages of the recruitment cycle.
Coordinate at least one of the following program areas for the admissions department: WSU Student Ambassadors, Organized Group Visits, and/or Admissions Events.
Develop, plan, and manage programs in partnership with other Admissions staff as well as other stakeholders from across campus.
Remain current in new trends and technologies used in the recruitment of students.
Assist other university departments with recruitment related events.
Serve as a liaison with other campus departments.
Review of admission appeals.
Participate in department policy and procedure development and implementation.

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
Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents