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Summary of Position
The Undergraduate Office of Admissions is seeking a highly motivated, focused, and results-oriented Admissions Counselor, who will have special responsibility working with prospective African and African American (AA) students and communities. This person will facilitate the enrollment of qualified students from a variety of backgrounds and represent the University of Minnesota to the public, provide exceptional customer service to prospective students and their families, and play a crucial role in shaping the University’s image.

This is a full-time, P&A, non-exempt position. Salary range is $45,000 - $48,000 depending on qualifications. This 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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as contact for prospective students in Minnesota.
• Plan, participate and work with general student recruitment outreach activities on campus.
• Serve as key liaison with high school counselors, independent counselors, and other school officials.
• Present at high school programs, recruitment events, and counselor meetings.
• Recruit and facilitate enrollment of prospective undergraduate students, primarily from Minnesota.
• Provide admissions counseling to prospective students, their parents, and guidance counselors.
• Evaluate academic and other credentials for admission decision and counseling purposes.
• Implement extensive recruitment and relationship-building efforts utilizing written, telephone, and in-person communication to prospective students, applicants, and admitted students.
• Serve as one-stop contact for freshman admissions; provide advising and assistance throughout the admission process to students, family members, and high school counselors.
• Coordinate and deliver on and off-campus information sessions to recruit students to apply and enroll at the University of Minnesota.
• Event planning and management; lead, host, and/or manage targeted recruitment events
• Liaison to key campus partners and student groups such as but not limited to The Black Student Union, Black Motivated Women, Huntley House and Charlotte’s Home Living and Learning Communities
• Responsible for AA community outreach and recruitment coordination
• Participate in the execution of the office’s Visits and Events programs

Required  

• BA/BS with at least two years of relevant experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; must be able to travel regionally and nationally for extended periods and work evenings/weekends and some holidays as needed.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Preferred  

• Event planning or project management experience preferred
• Preference given to candidates with University of Minnesota experience defined broadly such as former student, graduate, employee, or community member of any campus
• Experience working with historically underrepresented students in higher education
• Community based organization experience that work with or serve students in education and/or the college application process
• Preference given to candidates with admissions experience

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