Job DescriptionBemidji State University (BSU) invites applicants to join our team as an Executive Director of Admissions. Under the direct supervision of the Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM), the Executive Director of Admissions is responsible for leading the admissions and operations enterprise at Bemidji State University (BSU). The director will play a central role in the development of the VPEM?s comprehensive recruitment strategy; will implement and manage the recruitment of both in-state and out-of-state recruiting of first-year, transfer, and graduate students; and will collaborate closely with colleagues responsible for international undergraduate recruiting. The Executive Director will provide expertise and advice to the VPEM and other BSU leadership, as well as to appropriate Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System officers, regarding recruitment goals and trends. The Executive Director is responsible for the performance of the Admissions Office staff, providing leadership, direction, problem-solving, staff development and team building. The Executive Director of Admissions represents BSU to prospective students, families and various communities within Minnesota and beyond. The Executive Director also represents BSU with Minnesota State and other associated professional organizations assigned by the VPEM.Responsibilities of the Executive Director of Admissions include: Leading and administering the functions of the Admissions Office. (80%)Demonstrating self-awareness of one?s own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one?s orientation toward leadershipProviding leadership, supervision, and performance management of the Associate Director, Assistant Directors, Admissions Representatives, Operations staff members and support staff. Providing development, growth and leadership opportunities for Admissions and Operations staff, encouraging and influencing all staff to provide the highest level of customer service.Developing and managing the office budgets.Responsible for managing and appropriating scholarship budgets and resources consistent with strategic initiatives and enrollment goals.Supporting and continuously improving the development of Slate (CRM), and enhancement of existing and new computer systems used to perform various functions of the Admissions Office; overseeing and troubleshooting using of all such systems by Admissions staff.Recommending and supporting the VPEM?s development and interpretation of both University/College and Minnesota State policies regarding undergraduate admission (including transfer evaluation, residency, and reciprocity). Distributing all forms of admissions information and records in a manner consistent with Minnesota State, state and federal regulations including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Minnesota Data Practices Act, and overseeing the implementation of such polices by Admissions staff.Implementing and evaluating all university and college recruitment strategies; directing mail campaigns, phone-athon efforts, special visit days, including on-campus, off-campus, high schools, colleges, and community partners.Working with Institutional Research and Effectiveness to assess demographics and research pertaining to recruitment efforts to ensure that enrollment goals are met or exceeded.Recommending and supporting the VPEM?s design and development of recruitment strategies in collaboration with the other members of the Enrollment Management team.Implementing and overseeing the first-year segment of the VPEM?s multi-year recruitment plan to meet or exceed established enrollment goals.Providing direction for all admissions communications and events to undergraduate and graduate students, high school counselors, college counselors, parents, community partners and faculty/staff/alumni of the institutions.Evaluating all Admissions Office functions to identify areas of improvement and recommending changes to the VPEM.Serving on internal and external committees and providing leadership on issues of student recruitment and admission, as assigned by the VPEM. (10%)Serving as the Strategic Enrollment Management Committee.Representing the Admissions office on the Enrollment Management Leadership Team.Serving as a representative and providing leadership in various state and national professional organizations {i.e. ACT, National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC), as well as statewide organizations for MN, WI, IA and the Dakotas}.Developing strong and open lines of communication with other offices, specifically Financial Aid, Housing and Residence Life, Records and Registration, Advising Success Center, Career Services, International Program Center and the Office of Communications and Marketing. Developing strong and open lines of communication with the Deans to ensure proper promotion of academic programs. (10%)Minimum QualificationsMaster?s degree plus five (5) years of professional work experience in Admissions, Recruitment, or Student Affairs-Related setting, or a closely related field, OR Bachelor?s degree plus six (6) years of professional work experience in Admissions, Recruitment, or Student Affairs-Related setting, or a closely related field, OR equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education, and/or professional experience.Experience with both in-state and out-of-state recruiting.Familiarity with current national issues in higher education and awareness of their implications.Capacity to think strategically and to work creatively, and the skills and discipline to bring initiatives to fruition.Experience leading and supporting the development of professional staff and-or teams.Ability to foster intercultural competence, advance equity, and inclusion, and create a diverse, inclusive work environment; success recruiting a diverse student body.Preferred QualificationMaster?s degree and 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in Admissions, Recruitment, or Student Affairs-Related setting. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, interrupt oppressive structures and practices, and create an institutional culture that is equitable, inclusive, and just.Other RequirementsAll applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment.Official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Associate of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) ? see agreement.In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MinnState?s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.BSU is a tobacco free workplace (see policy).Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)Exempt / Full-Time / Probationary / Travel requiredTelework (Yes/No)Telework currently not available for this position.A complete application will include the following attachments: Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at BSU.Resume / Curriculum Vitae.Inquiries about the position:Ben Hoffman, Vice President of Enrollment Management AdmissionsPhone: (218) 755-2180Email: benjamin.hoffman@bemidjistate.eduIf you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application, contact Mary Miller at mary.miller@bemidjistate.eduAboutUNIVERSITY / COMMUNITYWHY BEMIDJI:It?s more than a job. It?s an opportunity for the extraordinary.On the idyllic shores of Lake Bemidji, cradled among the limitless natural beauty of the North Woods and neighbored by Minnesota?s three largest Indigenous nations, Bemidji State University offers opportunities for the extraordinary.Bemidji State University has been ranked as one of the top 30 public institutions in the Midwest region by U.S. News World Report each year since 2019. BSU offers its diverse student body a comprehensive spectrum of opportunities with nearly 120 undergraduate degrees and emphasis areas in more than 50 areas of study, 14 pre-professional programs, and 14 graduate programs and certificates.As Bemidji State continues its second century of service, our vision is simple: we educate people to lead inspired lives. To achieve this, BSU centers diversity, equity and inclusion as a core value and strives to create a campus culture in which all members are free to be their authentic selves. BSU also proactively engages with Indigenous communities in northern Minnesota and nationwide toward its goal of becoming a destination university.BSU is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, the third-largest system of higher education institutions in the United States. It shares a unique alignment with Northwest Technical College, with administration and student services generally having dual responsibilities to serve both campuses. Through this alignment, NTC students can take advantage of services, support, activities, and opportunities at BSU that expand and enhance their college experience ? such as full access to BSU?s library and the ability to live in BSU?s on-campus resident housing.For the first time, a joint strategic planning process will guide the future directions for both institutions. The schools are pursuing four shared strategic priorities: student success, the Nisidotaading initiative, northern distinction, and telling our story. These priorities will serve as the foundations for master planning processes for facilities, academic programs, fundraising, information technology, intercollegiate athletics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, among others.The Nisidotaading initiative ? named for an Ojibwe phrase meaning ?building mutual understanding? ? is creating a statewide center of excellence. It will develop communities of practice meant to help Minnesota State colleges and universities better educate their campus communities on historical trauma and lived experiences of their Indigenous populations, and how to most effectively guide Indigenous students toward their educational goals. In addition, BSU is the first university in the United States to expose all of its students to a course on Indigenous people before graduation.Bemidji State University acknowledges that it is located on land and water that is the current and ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe and Dakota. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide, forced assimilation, and efforts to alienate the Indigenous inhabitants from their territory here. We honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land, retained tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and cultural resilience. Indigenous people are spiritual and physical caretakers of this land to which we all belong. Bemidji State University respects these sacred lands, stands with the community members from these Nations, and will fight injustice in all its forms.At Minnesota State, the work we do is more than just a job. In their pursuit of purpose, connection, and growth, our employees play a critical role on our campuses. They develop policies, provide essential services, and work to improve the well-being and quality of life for our students and for all Minnesotans. Minnesota State is committed to equity and inclusion, and we invest in our employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Unlock your potential through possibility.The City of BemidjiBemidji State University and Northwest Technical College lie amid the lakes and forests of northern Minnesota. Bemidji State occupies a wooded campus along the western shore of Lake Bemidji while Northwest Technical College lies just three miles east, near Bemidji?s robust industrial district.?The city sits between Minnesota?s three largest American Indian tribal nations: the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, the Red Lake Nation and the White Earth Nation. When settling the Bemidji area in 1750, the Ojibwe people named the lake Bemidjigamaag, which means ?a lake with crossing waters? as the Mississippi River flows in from the south and exits on the east. Today, a city proper with a population of around 15,000 serves as a regional economic and cultural hub for about 100,000 Minnesotans.Located just minutes away from a thriving downtown Bemidji, both the BSU and NTC campus communities have convenient access to affordable restaurants, fine-dining experiences, cozy coffee shops, grocery stores ? including a natural foods co-op ? city parks, and nearly unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities. Small, locally-owned shops and art sculptures line Bemidji's downtown streets, while national chains are also found in and around the area.?The historic Paul Bunyan Playhouse has a calendar of classic shows, restaurants offer weekly live music performances, the First Friday Art Walk provides a tour of new monthly art exhibits, and annual festivals bring the community together throughout the year.?Additionally, the North Woods setting means students, staff, and faculty have a variety of activities available at their fingertips year-round. With more than 400 lakes ? and a 240-acre research forest owned by BSU ? within 25 miles of the city, there is easy access to kayaking, canoeing, swimming, boating, paddle boarding, hunting, hiking, biking, foraging, fishing, and more. An expansive network of?multi-use trail systems is available for running, cross-country skiing, single-track or fat-tire biking, and skijoring. Further, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing lie just north of Bemidji at the Buena Vista Ski Area.Bemidji is also near two of Minnesota?s 66 state parks:?Lake Bemidji State Park, which sits along Lake Bemidji?s northern shore, and Itasca State Park, home to the majestic Mississippi River Headwaters. Both parks are popular recreational and camping destinations where locals and tourists gather for sailing, swimming, and fishing during the summer months, and?skating, hockey, curling, and?yes?more fishing in the winter.?Of course, no tour of Bemidji is complete without a visit to ? and a selfie with ? its two most famous residents: the iconic statues of Paul Bunyan and his trusty companion, Babe the Blue Ox. The famed duo, which has greeted visitors to Bemidji since 1937, is on the National Register of Historic Places and was once ranked by Kodak as the second most-photographed statue in America.For further information About BSU visit our website at http://www.bemidjistate.edu.Review a special report on how this former lumber town has rebuilt itself as a high-speed, regional center of enterprise at Bemidji 2.0Other Resources:Visit Bemidji ? https://www.visitbemidji.com/218 Relocate / Greater Bemidji ? https://www.218relocate.com/Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce ? https://www.bemidji.org/Explore Minnesota ? https://www.exploreminnesota.com/article/top-things-to-do-bemidjiStatement of NoticeBemidji State University prohibits discrimination and sexual violence of any kind. Contact the Title IX Coordinator if you have concerns regarding discrimination and/or sexual violence.Per Minnesota State System Procedure 1B.3.1, all universities and colleges must provide contact information of their Title IX Coordinator. Megan Zothman, Campus Human Resources Officer Title IX CoordinatorEmail: TitleIX@bemidjistate.edu or Megan.Zothman@BemidjiState.eduPhone: (218) 755-25021500 Birchmont Drive NE, Deputy Hall, Room 335, Bemidji, MN 56601Bemidji State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities. Consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.

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