Admissions Counselors

About the Job

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) seeks Admissions Recruiters to assist with the recruitment of undergraduate students to our premier undergraduate health sciences university. Recruiters are based out of the Rochester campus and are provided with all necessary supplies and technology for remote or travel-related work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruitment: 85%
• High school visits: Cultivate relationships with high school counselors and interested students.
• College fair participation: Coordinate and participate in college fairs.
• Campus visits: Participate in campus visit days, including group presentations and tours.
• Personal correspondence: Recruit students through text, phone, email, social media, and other forms of communication.
• Accurate record keeping: Utilize and maintain accurate data in software systems for weekly reports to the Enrollment Management Team.
• Under-represented students: Collaborate with the Student Success, Engagement and Equity Team to develop relationships with teachers and community members.
• Office of Admissions Teamwork / Application Processing and Professional Development: 15%
• Participate in team meetings to coordinate activities.
• Process applications and conduct admission interviews.
• Contribute to the daily operation of the Office of Admissions.
• Engage in professional development.

Days and Schedule

Admissions recruiters must be able to travel and work beyond an 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. work schedule occasionally to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, which will include on-site training, in-person events, and engagements on evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree and two years experience after degree completion, a master’s degree.
• Valid driver’s license.
• PREFERRED:
• At least one year of experience in admissions, student recruitment, the transfer process, or multicultural student support.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence, including experience working in diverse communities.
• Experience working with an accredited, not-for-profit institution.
• Experience recruiting under-represented students.
• Fluent in English and one other language.
• Ability to work in an innovative, collaborative, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to UMR values and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and take initiative.
• Excellent communication skills including writing and public speaking.
• Ability to relate well with high school students and parents.
• Ability to use and learn a variety of computer programs including Excel, PeopleSoft, and other databases.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $48,000 - $58,000 annually; 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

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter online. Additional documents may be uploaded after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

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. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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.