Senior Admissions Counselor, Minnesota Recruitment

Senior Admissions Counselor, Minnesota Recruitment

Priority Application Deadline: Friday, May 16th, 2025

Summary of Position
The Undergraduate Office of Admissions is seeking a highly motivated, focused, and results-oriented Senior Admissions Counselor, who will serve as a key contact for prospective students in Minnesota. This position will represent the University of Minnesota to prospective students, prospective student families, and high school officials in Minnesota while providing customer service to prospective students from a variety of geographical locations.

This is a 100%, full-time, 12-month, on-campus, annually renewable appointment in the academic professional and administrative (P&A) personnel series. Most work is conducted during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. However, evening and weekend work is occasionally required, as necessary, to properly execute the duties of this role. Occasional remote work may be accommodated at the discretion of the Office of Admissions when such remote work is in the interest of the University.

Must be eligible to work in the United States; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as contact for undergraduate admissions; provide advising and assistance throughout the admission process to students, family members, and high school counselors.
• Recruit and facilitate enrollment of prospective undergraduate students, primarily from Minnesota.
• Plan, participate and work with student recruitment outreach activities on and off campus.
• Plan and execute a recruitment travel plan to Minnesota-based high schools
• Serve as a key liaison with high school counselors, independent counselors, and other school officials.
• Implement extensive recruitment and relationship-building efforts utilizing written, telephone, and in-person communication to prospective students, applicants, and admitted students.
• Coordinate and deliver on and off-campus information sessions to recruit students to apply and enroll at the University of Minnesota.
• Present at high school programs, recruitment events, and counselor meetings.
• Event planning and management; lead, host, and/or manage targeted recruitment events.
• Participate in the execution of the office's Visits and Events programs.
• Evaluate academic and other credentials for admission decision and counseling purposes.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or master's degree.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering the University's mission of an inclusive and welcoming University community
• Must have a valid driver's license; must be able to travel regionally or nationally for extended periods
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking skills and experience.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, make decisions according to policies and procedures, and exercise judgment in recommending procedural changes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in college admissions and recruitment or a closely related unit such as campus tours, orientation, college access community based organizations or other direct work with student outreach and enrollment.
• Event planning or project management experience.
• University of Minnesota experience defined broadly such as former student, graduate, employee, or community member of any campus.
• Demonstrated experience with Technolutions Slate.

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. The Office of Admissions coordinates undergraduate student enrollment efforts and collaborates campus-wide with colleges, departments, and the units within the Office of Enrollment Management to meet the University's enrollment goals. The Office of Admissions serves prospective undergraduate students, and incoming undergraduate students.

Pay Range: $50,000 - $55,000 annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University 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

Application materials must be submitted online and will be reviewed beginning May 16th, 2025 as a priority application date. Depending on the status of the search, applications may be reviewed after that date. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will need to complete the online application and submit the following required materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 professional references will be requested by finalists only at a later time

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).