Outreach & Admissions Specialist - MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Willmar, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to lead prospecting and recruitment efforts for the College by promoting the college’s academic programs and student success services in a goal-oriented, metrics driven environment. This position will be focused on student success and will guide students successfully through the enrollment process from point of inquiry to admission and in coordination with advisors and other student services staff, to first semester enrollment.

Requirements

Related work experience
Demonstrated experience in customer service, sales, recruitment, advertising, public relations, marketing, or communications
Public speaking, written and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to communicate clearly and professionally in numerous formats to share information about the college as well as gather required information from prospective students
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to implement and communicate process changes
Problem-solving skills and ability to use analytic reasoning to identify alternative solutions and approaches to problems

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a related field and one year of related work experience
Experience working with diverse populations
Knowledge of post-secondary education
Experience with a Minnesota State college or university
Experience in college recruiting, admissions or marketing
Bilingual
Experience with customer relationship management databases
Experience with event planning and execution

Responsibilities

Lead prospecting and recruitment efforts for the College.
Promote the college’s academic programs and student success services.
Conduct recruitment activities which may include high school visits, hosting on- and off-campus information sessions, leading tours of the college, public speaking, attending college and education fairs, visiting workforce centers, representing the college at job fairs and other community relations events.
Conduct phone/email/text outreach.
Conduct position-related research.
Host special events that lead to meeting enrollment goals for the college.
Guide students successfully through the enrollment process from point of inquiry to admission and in coordination with advisors and other student services staff, to first semester enrollment.
Implement outreach and recruitment strategies and activities to achieve enrollment goals for Ridgewater College.
Report, monitor and track results of outreach and recruitment activities.
Guide new and incoming students through the admissions process.
Collaborate with advising and student services staff through registration and matriculation.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure collaboration and efficiency within the Advancement & Outreach division and with other student services departments.

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