Graduate Admissions Counselor - MSUAASF Range B (AA27004)

Metropolitan State University • Mankato, MN

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position fills an important need to actively recruit graduate students into the multiple programs with capacity, creating a greater funnel for conversion of students. It would support not only current existing graduate programs, but help with active recruitment for new and future programs, help refine our admissions processes in our application platform, and ensure qualified applicants in the pipeline. In addition, while housed in the Office of Graduate Studies, this position would provide outreach across our current undergraduate programs and faculty, connecting prospective students with current graduate students and faculty, and promote accelerated degree programs for even greater retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application).
• Valid Driver’s License
• Expertise in social media applications and constituent outreach
• Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating in and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Some periodic extended travel required for graduate recruitment events.
• Must have ability to transport, lift, and carry bulky recruitment materials to remote sites.
• This position requires a valid, applicable driver’s license, as well as DVS records check with an acceptable rating.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Graduate degree (e.g., Master’s) (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application).
• Familiarity with graduate programs and graduate/university policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn, retain, and communicate a wide range of information.
• Ability to communicate effectively through interpersonal, written, and oral communication.
• Ability to plan and execute complex travel arrangements.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work some weekends and evenings.
• Ability to speak multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit graduate students into multiple programs
• Support current and future graduate programs
• Refine admissions processes in the application platform
• Ensure qualified applicants in the pipeline
• Provide outreach across current undergraduate programs and faculty
• Connect prospective students with current graduate students and faculty
• Promote accelerated degree programs

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees