DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Freshman Recruitment (35%)
● Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective first-year students interested in pursuing College of Science and Engineering majors at the U of M.
● Recruit and facilitate enrollment of high-achieving and underrepresented prospective College of Science and Engineering students.
● Participate and assist with the execution of CSE 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 CSE inquiries, including phone calls, emails, text messages, calling campaigns, etc.
● Evaluate academic and other credentials for admission decision and counseling purposes for freshman CSE 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 Science and Engineering.
● Collaborate with CSE 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 CSE
● Use data and personal student relationships to inform CSE of important information and impactful recruitment efforts.
● Maintain frequent contact with both CSE and Admissions stakeholders, acting as a liaison between offices.
● Lead the College of Science and Engineering Ambassadors and effectively implement them into recruitment efforts.
● Special projects as assigned by the College of Science and Engineering and the Office of Admissions, based on personal strengths or abilities.

Salary range for admissions counselor is $45,000 - $52,000, depending on qualifications.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid with onsite location in the Williamson Building, Office of Admissions, 231 Pillsbury Dr SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455.

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience, or a 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