Assistant Director Of Admissions, Twin Cities Operations

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title MSUAASF Range C Working Title Assistant Director of Admissions, Twin Cities Operations Hire Type Staff Division Strategic Enrollment Management Department Undergraduate Admissions Unit Undergraduate Admissions Location SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301 FLSA Non-Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.0 Employment Condition Probationary Work Shift Typically 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, some evenings may be required Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Typically Monday-Friday, some weekends may be required

Posting Details

Learn more about the Undergraduate Admissions and Strategic Enrollment Management

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State's commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU's It's Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system's Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community

• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found here

Salary Minimum $46,372 Salary Maximum $93,342 Salary Type Annual Bargaining Unit/Plan 211, MSUAASF Job Description

Recruitment

• Recruit and counsel prospective students on the admissions policies and procedures for admission to St. Cloud State University on campus and at numerous community locations such as high schools and college fairs.

• Recruiting prospective student includes, but is not limited to: defining student's needs/wants; explaining and interpreting St. Cloud State programs, policies and procedures, and enrollment options; encouraging applications and registrations. These activities are carried out during early mornings, the regular workday, evenings and on weekends, and is done individually, electronically, by telephone, and in groups. In addition, this position problem-solve complex admissions cases to break down obstacles to enrollment. At times, this position have authorization to waive transcripts and make conditional admissions decisions.

• Provide intake services to newly admitted students and students in the admissions process, and for students being readmitted, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of the university's mission, academic programs, and procedures for all students.

• Understand the complexities of applying to college and communicate current admissions requirements to prospective students accordingly.

• Collaborate with other departments to assist prospective and admitted students by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of their admission status. In addition this position must maintain a strong relationship with student services offices and best practices.

• Maintain knowledge of other department's current practices, policies, and procedures to advise prospective students accordingly. Assess, using a variety of metrics, as to whether recruitment activities, outreach and events are fruitful and beneficial to the university.

Territory Management

Responsible for developing annual recruitment plan for their individual territory (incorporating institution strategic priorities developed by the Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management and the Executive Director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Access that includes goals and assessment. This position is assigned to high schools and to a portion of the inquiry pool implement recruitment practices. Read and analyze admissions data and reports in order to aid in development of a comprehensive recruitment and admissions strategy for the assigned territory.

The management and oversight of this territory includes:

• Participate in, facilitate, coordinate and manage off-campus recruitment events.

• Conduct group information meetings and participate in the information delivery systems to prospective students.

• Data and assessment: Tracking student results for the territory including yield rates and return on investment for recruitment events and partnerships and the impact of external influences (such as economy, workforce needs, competition in the marketplace)

• Recruitment events include, but are not limited to:

• Classroom visits and presentations in schools

• Career/job fairs

• Community College Transfer Fairs

• College Open House and Program Information Meetings

• Community events

• Education fairs

• Virtual information sessions and events

This position must maintain current on programs, policies, and procedures to deliver accurate application information. This position communicates these changes back to the admissions the Executive Director of Recruitment & Access, when appropriate.

Liaison for Prospective Student Scholarships, Athletics, and/or Group Visits

• Responsible for distributing academic scholarships to prospective students, serving as a liaison to our athletic department (including coaches) and assisting with group visit. Annual outreach plan that includes goals and assessment.

• Scholarships: Retrieve weekly admissions reports to award applicant's academic scholarship awards. Monitor scholarship awarding to align with SCSU's overall scholarship budget.

• Athletics: Serve as liaison for SCSU's athletic department. Including meeting with varsity athletic recruits. In addition, working with athletic teams for special athletic visit days.

• Make recommendations and decisions, in consultation with department leadership, on scholarship awarding to maximum enrollment capacity.

Other duties as assigned

• Participate as Admissions representative on various institution-wide committees and teams.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree plus one year of professional experience OR Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional experience or equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education, and/or professional experience

• Experience in College admissions, student services, recruiting, academic advising, sales, marketing, and/or related experience working with post-traditional students in an urban environment with diverse populations.

• Excellent speaking, writing and organizational skills and experience

• Must have the ability to work flexible hours, with occasional nights and weekends

• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel within the Twin Cities and St. Cloud territories

• Evidence of demonstrated ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience in College Admissions, student services, recruiting, academic advising, sales, marketing, and/or related experience working with post-traditional students in an urban environment with diverse populations.

• Experience with cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships

• Experience analyzing data and using results to inform/create strategy

• Experience working with athletic programs

• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and dynamic multi-campus organization within a team-oriented environment

• Must be articulate and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. The ability to work as a team member to achieve departmental goals and objectives is essential

Other Requirements About

Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor's degrees were first offered in 1925. Master's degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found here

Benefits Info

Why Work For Us:

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 24-00045 Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting No Desired Start Date 07/01/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 05/23/2024 Close Date 06/21/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Accept Applications Yes Special Instructions Summary Posting Contact Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121