Admissions Counselor - Winona, United States - Winona State University

Description

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Working Title
Admissions Counselor

Hire Types
Staff

Division
Student Life & Development

Department
Student Life & Development

Unit
Admissions

Location
Winona, MN

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full/Part Time
Full Time

FTE
2.0

Employment Condition
Probationary

Work Shift

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Posting Details

Application Deadline: Review begins 3/21/2024

Rank/Title: MSUAASF Range B

Type of Appointment: Probationary

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Appointment Date: May 1, 2025

Salary Minimum

Salary Maximum

Salary Type

Bargaining Unit/Plan
211, MSUAASF

Job Description

Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment. Manage a recruitment territory. Plan and schedule visits to high schools, attend college nights, and college fairs. Recruit and counsel prospective students on admissions policies and procedures. Represent the university and academic programs at events. Answer questions and reach out to students through phone calls, emails, and text messaging.

2. Host Campus Visits. Give information session presentations to both small and large groups.Meet with prospective students as part of their campus visit. Answer questions from students and family members at different stages of the recruitment cycle.

3. Admissions Programming. Coordinate at least one of the following program areas for the admissions department: WSU Student Ambassadors, Organized Group Visits, and/or Admissions Events. This includes developing, planning, and managing programs in partnership with other Admissions staff as well as other stakeholders from across campus.

4. Perform Other Duties as Assigned. Including but not limited to remaining current in new trends and technologies used in the recruitment of students, assisting other university departments with recruitment related events, serving as a liaison with other campus departments, review of admission appeals, and participation in department policy and procedure development and implementation.

Working Conditions

• Independent Travel required.
• Overnight Travel required.
• Occasional evening and weekend event attendance is necessary.

Physical Effort

• Must be able to load, unload, carry and set up bulky recruitment materials to remote locations.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1 year of experience working in college admissions, student affairs, student services, or related experience OR 1 year of extensive involvement related to Admissions, Student Activities or Athletics as a student while pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal and electronic communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external university constituencies.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or related field.
• Knowledge of undergraduate admissions and recruitment process at a four-year university.
• Demonstrated ability in working with diverse populations.
• Extensive knowledge of university programs and offerings.
• Knowledge of CRM tools, as well as the ability to utilize technology.

Other Requirements

A complete online application will include:1. A cover letter which addresses the qualifications listed previously;

2. Curriculum Vitae/ Resume;

3. Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate);

4. A statement explaining your personal or professional experiences in working with diverse populations (such as persons from differing race / ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, gender, or mental and physical ability) as well as how the applicant would contribute toward a diverse and inclusive academic and employment culture and community at Winona State University. Statements should be 1 page or less;

5. Contact Information for at least 3 references, with addresses and telephone numbers.

About

About Winona State University: Founded in 1858, Winona State University (WSU) is the oldest member of the Minnesota State System of colleges and universities. Today WSU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students across two campuses in Winona and Rochester, Minnesota (MN). Winona State was named the second-best public institution in Minnesota by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges," was listed among the "Best in the Midwest" by The Princeton Review, and named as one of "America's 100 Best College Buys."

Benefits Info

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefit package including life, health and dental insurance, a retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, as well as a variety of other benefits as defined by the individual Collective Bargaining Agreements.

For information on our benefits (Medical and Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Disability and Long-Term Care; Pre-Tax Benefits; and Health and Wellness), please refer to SEGIP's website ().

For information on Minnesota State's Retirement Plan(s), please go to:

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2023/202419

Number of Vacancies
2

Re-posting
No

Desired Start Date
05/01/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Accept Applications
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Posting Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement