Admissions Application Spec.

About the Job

This position contributes to the University by supporting the recruitment of new students and retention/persistence of students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Data Management: Entering and updating applicant information in student information systems (SIS) like Slate or Banner.
• Document Verification: Reviewing transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation to ensure they are official and complete.
• Eligibility Screening: Calculating GPAs and verifying that applicants meet specific institutional criteria (e.g., residency status or prerequisite courses).
• Applicant Communication: Contacting students via email or phone to request missing documents or clarify details in their application.
• Record Maintenance: Utilizing and maintaining accurate data, including student contacts, in software systems to allow for the construction of the weekly report to the Enrollment Management Team.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience after degree completion or master's degree.
• Prior work at a college or university.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and take initiative, working independently without supervision.
• Excellent writing skills, including professionalism in composing emails.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $48,000.00 - $58,000.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100 % Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

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

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

Resume and Cover Letter are required.

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

Diversity

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.

Employment Requirements

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.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR)

At the University of Minnesota Rochester, our vision is to transform higher education through innovations that empower graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the twenty-first century. UMR prepares students for a broad spectrum of career pathways including pre-med and patient care; psychology and mental health; business and leadership; health technology; public policy and global health; and research, discovery, and cures.

The campus community serves almost 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the heart of downtown Rochester and continues to grow in size and influence through creative partnerships. At UMR, relationships and research drive student success.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.