Admissions Representative

South Dakota Board of Regents; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD, invites applications for an Admissions Representative to help prospective students navigate the admissions process. The role emphasizes campus visits, college fairs, and virtual outreach to engage applicants and families.

Responsibilities include counseling on admissions requirements and financial aid, maintaining student records, and collaborating with NSU faculty to advance enrollment goals. Local travel and some evening/weekend work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Previous experience in admissions, recruitment, sales, or customer service preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit and engage prospective students through campus visits, college fairs, and virtual outreach.
• Provide guidance to students and families on admissions requirements, financial aid, and program offerings.
• Maintain and update student records in the admissions database.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support enrollment initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Institution: Northern State University

Working Title: Admissions Representative

Department: NSU-Admissions

Northern State University is a dynamic and student-focused institution dedicated to academic excellence and student success. We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Admissions Representative to join our team and play a vital role in helping prospective students navigate the admissions process.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively recruit and engage prospective students through campus visits, college fairs, and virtual outreach.
• Provide guidance to students and families on admissions requirements, financial aid, and program offerings.
• Maintain and update student records in the admissions database.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support enrollment initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Previous experience in admissions, recruitment, sales, or customer service preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Duration of the Term: 12 months

Appointment Percent: 100

Work Hours: 8-5

Typical Hours Worked Per Week: 40

Appointment Type: Regular

Faculty Status: No

Scope of Search: External (includes Internal)

Northern State University provides students with a transformative education. The Northern Experience is unmatched - emphasizing quality, personalized attention, and accessibility with a low cost of attendance and the largest guaranteed four-year scholarship in the region.
Northern proudly offers nationally accredited academic programs in the Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Counseling, and Fine Arts. NSU is home to Wolves athletics, which sponsors 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference ( NSIC ).
Northern and the community of Aberdeen, South Dakota, partner to foster a safe, inviting and supportive community; diverse civic, social, cultural, recreational, entrepreneurship and internship opportunities; and leading-edge academic, artistic, athletic, recreational and residential facilities.
To join us on a journey of discovery and endless opportunities, visit https://www.northern.edu .

Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Contact Information

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Aff In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and affirmative Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455