Senior Admissions Counselor: Minnesota Outreach

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota's Undergraduate Office of Admissions is seeking a Senior Admissions Counselor to serve as a primary contact for prospective students in Minnesota, while supporting recruitment initiatives across geographic locations including transfer and international students. This 12-month, full-time, on-campus role requires evening and weekend availability as needed.

As a key representative, you will advise, recruit, and build partnerships with high schools, counselors, and

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or master's degree.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering the University's mission of an inclusive and welcoming University community.
• Must have a valid driver's license; must be able to travel regionally or nationally for extended periods.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking skills and experience.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, make decisions according to policies and procedures, and exercise judgment in recommending procedural changes.

Responsibilities

• Counseling, Advising, and Customer Service 30%. Represent the Undergraduate Office of Admissions by answering questions and providing extra-mile customer service to prospective students and their supporters about university resources, academic opportunities, applications, admission practices, scholarships, and more.
• Recruitment and Outreach 20%. Recruit and facilitate enrollment of prospective undergraduate students, primarily from Minnesota; Represent the University of Minnesota Twin Cities at college fairs and other recruitment events; Plan and execute a recruitment travel plan to Minnesota high schools; Implement extensive recruitment and relationship-building efforts utilizing written, telephone, and in-person communication to prospective students, applicants, and admitted students.
• Partnerships and Relationship Management 20%. Serve as a key liaison with high school counselors, independent counselors, and other school officials; Present at high school programs, recruitment events, and counselor meetings.
• Visits and Events 20%. Participate in the execution of the office's Visits and Events programs; Meet with students and their families on campus to provide admissions information and support them in taking the next step in the enrollment process; Deliver on-campus information sessions to recruit students to apply and enroll at the University of Minnesota.
• Application Review 10%. Evaluate academic and other credentials for admission decision and counseling purposes.

Skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Evening/weekend availability

Ability to travel regionally or US

Education

BA/BS degree or higher, 2+ years experience

Tools

Technolutions Slate

Job description

The University of Minnesota's Undergraduate Office of Admissions is seeking a Senior Admissions Counselor to serve as a primary contact for prospective students in Minnesota, while supporting recruitment initiatives across geographic locations including transfer and international students. This 12-month, full-time, on-campus role requires evening and weekend availability as needed.

As a key representative, you will advise, recruit, and build partnerships with high schools, counselors, and