MnSCU Academic Professional 1 - Admissions Representative

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Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1 - Admissions Representative

Institution:

Dakota County Technical College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

RosemountInver Grove Heights

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$23.63 - $34.18

Job Description

The Admissions Representative position is shared between Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College, and it exists to recruit students based on the annual colleges and program recruitment goals. The overall objective of this position is to coordinate, implement, and evaluate all activities that educate and inform prospects, parents, high school personnel, and referral agencies. The admissions representative serves as a spokesperson for the college through presentations, meetings, and communications with prospective students, high school counselors and teachers, and community referrals; functioning in both in-person/traditional and virtual recruitment/outreach. This position serves as a critical link between Student Affairs, the colleges faculty & staff and will work collaboratively with both Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College.

Minimum Qualifications (Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications to be considered.)

• Two years of professional experience in higher education, student personnel, counseling, advising, or other related field; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience, an associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong listening skills to advise individuals and facilitate groups.

• Ability to develop and deliver public presentations to various audiences.

• Demonstrated customer service skills to professionally handle in-person visitors, phone calls, emails, and written correspondence while providing accurate and timely information.

• Personal computing/technology skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office software; experience with and comfort utilizing multiple types of technology.

• Organizational skills sufficient to process and maintain data and manage multiple and diverse responsibilities.

• Ability to travel to multiple locations in the local service area.

Preferred Qualification 

• Two years of professional experience in higher education recruiting and admissions.

• Working knowledge of relevant high school and Work Force center processes and principles.

• Knowledge of Minnesota State’s Integrated Student Record System (ISRS) and a customer relations management system (i.e Slate).

• Independent decision-making skills sufficient to make appropriate, well-thought-out admissions, testing, technology support and student records recommendations.

• Knowledge of private data practices and FERPA.

• Experience working with international (F-1) students and/or concurrent enrollment (PSEO) populations.

• Knowledge of basic principles of database management and the ability to enter and retrieve data.

• Self-motivated/self-disciplined.

• Fluency in another/other language(s) in addition to English.

Physical Requirements

• Communicate effectively with customers/stakeholders

• Maintain a stationary position for long periods of time

• Travel to various locations for events or meetings.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday

Occasional evenings and weekend due events.