Regional Admissions Counselor

Overview and Responsibilities

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

Job Summary

The Regional Admission Counselor works from a remote location and is the primary admission representative for an assigned territory based in the Twin Cities. This counselor represents the residential college of Saint Mary’s in the assigned Twin Cities territory. Reporting to the Senior Director of Admission, this individual’s role is to nurture, develop and enhance relationships with prospective students and their families as well as provide recruitment and financial aid knowledge throughout the admission process. This position maintains a strong connection to the Winona campus. The Regional Admission Counselor participates in both remote and on-campus recruitment events, is responsible for monthly and Saturday on campus office responsibilities, and is expected to remain informed and knowledgeable of activities related to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Winona Campus.

Salary Range: $42,000 - $46,000

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• At the direction of the Senior Director of Admission, designs and executes an ongoing outreach and recruitment plan for assigned territory, with an emphasis on the Twin Cities-metro and Northern Minnesota.
• Implement recruitment strategies in the assigned territory that includes high school visits, college fairs, and all follow-up activities involved with recruiting prospective students to Saint Mary’s.
• Execute ongoing communication with students and families via phone, texts, e-mail, and face-to-face meetings in assigned territory, aligned to documented expectations and CRM-assigned “tasks.”
• Provide guidance to students and families regarding admission requirements, financial aid, scholarships, residence life and other recruitment related issues; interact with high school counselors to assist in their knowledge and understanding of Saint Mary’s; participate in professional development activities that both enhance job performance and positively showcase the university.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions in the CRM system.

Qualifications

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with an interest in higher education admission or related experience.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with events coordination and facilitation in assigned territory.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.
• Experience developing strong professional relationships and communicating effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience being diplomatic and collaborative in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills: Solid understanding of CRM software experience strongly encouraged (Target X).
• Must be able to regionally travel 80% during seasonal admissions period (September 15 - November 15) as well as in the Spring and Summer.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Hazards – Health and Safety Concerns

• General office environments
• Driving

Application Requirements

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.