Outreach & Admissions Specialist - Mnscu Academic Professional 1

Ridgewater College

Willmar, US
$23.98 - $34.69 ph; $50,070 - $72,433/ yearly; not...
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Prospecting and recruitment efforts
Promote academic programs
Student success services
** Ridgewater College is seeking an Outreach & Admissions Specialist to lead recruitment efforts and support students through the admissions process. The role requires excellent communication skills, a background in customer service or marketing, and a commitment to student success. **

Job Summary

  • The purpose of this position is to lead prospecting and recruitment efforts for the College by promoting the college’s academic programs and student success services in a goal-oriented, metrics driven environment.
  • Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting recruitment activities which may include high school visits, hosting on- and off-campus information sessions, leading tours of the college, public speaking, attending college and education fairs, visiting workforce centers, representing the college at job fairs and other community relations events, conducting phone/email/text outreach, conducting position-related research and hosting special events that lead to meeting enrollment goals for the college.
  • At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Ridgewater College is seeking an Outreach & Admissions Specialist to lead recruitment efforts and support students through the admissions process. The role requires excellent communication skills, a background in customer service or marketing, and a commitment to student success. **

Salary

$23.98 - $34.69 per hour; $50,070 - $72,433/ yearly; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prospecting and recruitment efforts
  • Promote academic programs
  • Student success services
  • Goal-oriented, metrics driven environment
  • Conduct recruitment activities
  • Phone/email/text outreach
  • Guide students through enrollment process

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with advising and student services
  • Work with diverse populations
  • Experience with Minnesota State college

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in customer service, sales, recruitment, advertising, public relations, marketing, or communications
  • Public speaking, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to use analytic reasoning
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

Work Rights

Not specified

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