Responsibilities

• Recruit and counsel prospective students on the admissions policies and procedures for admission to St. Cloud State University on campus and at numerous community locations such as high schools and college fairs.
• Recruiting prospective student includes but is limited to: defining student's needs/wants; explaining and interpreting St. Cloud State programs, policies and procedures, and enrollment options; encouraging applications and registrations.
• These activities are carried out during early mornings, the regular workday, evenings and on weekends, and is done individually, electronically, by telephone, and in groups.
• In addition, this position problem-solve complex admissions cases to break down obstacles to enrollment.
• At times, this position has authorization to waive transcripts and make conditional admissions decisions.
• Provide intake services to newly admitted students and students in the admissions process, and for students being readmitted, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of the university's mission, academic programs, and procedures for all students.
• Understand the complexities of applying to college and communicate current admissions requirements to prospective students accordingly.
• Collaborate with other departments to assist prospective and admitted students by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of their admission status.
• In addition this position must maintain a strong relationship with student services offices and best practices.
• Maintain knowledge of other department’s current practices, policies, and procedures to advise prospective students accordingly.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree plus one year of professional experience OR bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional experience OR 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 speaking, writing and organizational skills and experience
• Must have the 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 and St. Cloud territories

Preferred

• 3 years of professional 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.
• Experience with cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships
• Experience analyzing data and using results to inform/create strategy
• Experience working with athletic programs
• 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.

Benefits

• At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 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, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.