Job Details

Working Title: MSUAASF Range B - Admissions Counselor

Institution: Metropolitan State University

Classification Title: MSUAASF Range B

Job Description

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire at least one Admissions Counselor. This is a full-time position within the Admissions department.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and counsel prospective students on the admissions policies and procedures for admission to Metro State University.
• Responsible for developing and managing annual recruitment plan for individual territory.
• Participate as Admissions representative on various institution-wide committees and teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional experience OR two years of professional experience OR an 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 public speaker, demonstrated ability to write concisely and accurately, and documented organizational skills and experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated experience serving students, community members, partners, and organizations from marginalized communities (Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color). Bilingual in English and Spanish, Somali or Hmong a plus.
• Experience collaborating with post-traditional learners.
• 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.