Transfer Admissions Lead and Outreach Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Tuition benefit

HSA contributions

Wellbeing program

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Undergraduate Office of Admissions seeks a Senior Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment to serve as a key contact for prospective transfer students in Minnesota. This 100%, on-campus role emphasizes recruitment, advising, and transfer pathways, with occasional remote work at the University's discretion.

The incumbent will lead tailored recruitment plans, represent UMN at events, and collaborate with transfer programs, college advisors, and

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or master's degree.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice
• Must have a valid driver's license; must be able to travel regionally for extended periods and work evenings/weekends and some holidays as needed.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and facilitate enrollment of prospective transfer undergraduate students.
• Represent the University of Minnesota Twin Cities at community college fairs, daylong community college programming and other recruitment events.
• Implement extensive recruitment and relationship-building efforts utilizing written, telephone, and in-person communication to prospective students, applicants, and admitted students.
• Assist with communication and coordination of community college advising visits, events, fairs, application workshops and other events.
• Evaluate effectiveness of programming and events while proposing recommendations for improvement to enhance recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience or master's degree

Job description

The University of Minnesota Undergraduate Office of Admissions seeks a Senior Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment to serve as a key contact for prospective transfer students in Minnesota. This 100%, on-campus role emphasizes recruitment, advising, and transfer pathways, with occasional remote work at the University's discretion.

The incumbent will lead tailored recruitment plans, represent UMN at events, and collaborate with transfer programs, college advisors, and