Admissions Counselor & Outreach Liaison

Metro State; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN seeks an Admissions Counselor and Community Outreach Liaison to recruit and counsel students across campus and community venues. The role requires managing a territory, building partnerships, and developing outreach plans to increase applications and enrollment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with multiple campus departments, data tracking, and serving diverse populations. Flexible hours and some travel within the Twin Cities are anticipated.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications require a bachelor’s degree with professional experience or a master’s degree.
• Experience in college admissions, student services, recruiting, academic advising, or related work in urban, diverse settings.
• Excellent public speaking, concise writing, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends, and travel within the Twin Cities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and counsel prospective students on admissions policies and procedures on campus and at community locations.
• Territory management with partner colleges, universities, and local businesses to serve prospective Metro State students.
• Develop and implement an annual outreach plan; build relationships with community organizations to raise awareness.
• Track student yields, event ROI, and the impact of external factors on recruitment results.

Skills

Public speaking

Concise writing

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Bilingual (English & Spanish/Somali/Hm

Driver's license & travel

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience

Job description

Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN seeks an Admissions Counselor and Community Outreach Liaison to recruit and counsel students across campus and community venues. The role requires managing a territory, building partnerships, and developing outreach plans to increase applications and enrollment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with multiple campus departments, data tracking, and serving diverse populations. Flexible hours and some travel within the Twin Cities are anticipated.