Admissions Counselor, College of Design - St Paul, United States - University of Minnesota

Description

About the Job

The College of Design (CDes) and the Office of Admissions is seeking a highly motivated, focused, and results-oriented CDes Admissions Counselor. This position will represent the College of Design to prospective students, prospective student families, community organizations, and high school officials in Minnesota while providing customer service to prospective students from a variety of geographical locations and identities, including racial and ethnic backgrounds. This person will support prospective students from inquiry to orientation handoff (and everything in between).

This is a 100%-time, 12-month, annually renewable appointment in the academic professional and administrative (P&A) personnel series (classification 9702AN, SS Pro 2-Admissions). This position includes an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life/LTD insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, 22 paid time off days, one personal holiday in addition to the existing 11 University holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Freshman Recruitment (35%)
* Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective first-year students interested in pursuing Design majors at the U of M.
* Recruit and facilitate enrollment of high-achieving and underrepresented prospective College of Design students.
* Participate and assist with the execution of CDes recruitment via targeted calling campaigns to encourage students to attend on-campus events and visits.

Application Review & Office of Admissions Support (35%)
* Provide admissions counseling and extra-mile customer service to prospective freshman students.
Manage and respond to all freshman CDes inquiries, including phone calls, emails, text messages, calling campaigns, etc.
* Evaluate academic and other credentials for admission decision and counseling purposes for freshman CDes applicants.

Campus Visit Coordination (15%)
* Proactively plan and execute specialized visits to create a memorable experience for students by following a strategic visit model created by the Office of Admissions and the College of Design.
* Collaborate with CDes to plan, facilitate, and execute campus visits for students.

Yield & Enrollment Project Support/Collaboration (15%)
* Identify top students to recommend for merit and need-based scholarships aligned with the enrollment goals of CDes.
* Use data and personal student relationships to inform CDes of important information and impactful recruitment efforts.
* Maintain frequent contact with both CDes and Admissions stakeholders, acting as a liaison between offices.
* Co-lead the College of Design Ambassadors and effectively implement them into recruitment efforts.
* Special projects as assigned by the College of Design and the Office of Admissions, based on personal strengths or abilities.
* Participate as a member of CDes Enrollment Management Committee.
* Develop relationships with program faculty, and implement creative recruitment ideas for individual programs.

Salary range for admissions counselor is $44,000 - $48,000, depending on qualifications.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid with onsite location in the Williamson Building, Office of Admissions, 231 Pillsbury Dr SE, Minneapolis, MN

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or master's degree.
* Must be able to travel regionally and nationally, sometimes overnight
* Ability to work evenings/weekends as needed
* Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice
* Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking and/or recruitment experience.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to a changing environment.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and departments to maintain healthy stakeholder relationships.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference given to candidates with University of Minnesota experience, defined broadly, such as former student, graduate, employee, or community member of any campus
* Preference given to candidates with admissions and/or recruitment experience.
* Event planning, project management, and/or customer service experience preferred.

About the Department

The mission of the Office of Admissions is to take leadership in recruiting and enrolling undergraduate students who will benefit from and contribute to the University of Minnesota scholarly community. Admissions strives to be service-driven, tenacious, respectful, inclusive, authentic, and ethical. The Office of Admissions coordinates undergraduate student enrollment efforts and collaborates campus-wide with colleges, departments, and the units within the Office of Undergraduate Education to meet the University's enrollment goals. The Office of Admissions serves prospective undergraduate students, and incoming undergraduate students.

Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online and will be reviewed beginning May 10th as a priority application deadline. Depending on the status of the search, applications may be reviewed after that date. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Please attach a current resume, cover letter, and Diversity Statement - a statement outlining how you value diversity and your experience in working with diverse populations. This statement can be one page or less. (For reference, please see how the University of Minnesota defines diversity.) Three professional references will be requested by finalists only at a later time.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019,