Transfer Admissions Counselor & Outreach Leader

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Answer to HR and benefits programs

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Senior Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment to act as a key contact for prospective transfer students in Minnesota. The role focuses on transfer recruitment, community college partnerships, and outreach to a broad undergraduate audience, with occasional remote work and a strong emphasis on collaboration across programs.

The position is 100% on-campus, 12-month, with regular weekday hours and occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or master's degree.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work evenings/weekends as needed.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and facilitate enrollment of prospective transfer undergraduate students.
• Represent UMN Twin Cities at community college fairs and events.
• Implement extensive recruitment and relationship-building efforts via written, phone, and in-person communication.
• Coordinate community college advising visits, events, and workshops.
• Evaluate programming effectiveness and propose improvements for recruitment initiatives.
• Develop tailored recruitment plans for specific territories and goals.
• Lead projects and collaborate with external partners to build brand awareness.
• Advise and support transfer students through admission steps and campus resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Diversity and inclusion

Education

BA/BS or higher

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Senior Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment to act as a key contact for prospective transfer students in Minnesota. The role focuses on transfer recruitment, community college partnerships, and outreach to a broad undergraduate audience, with occasional remote work and a strong emphasis on collaboration across programs.

The position is 100% on-campus, 12-month, with regular weekday hours and occasional evenings/weekends.