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Working Title:
MnSCU Academic Professional 1
Institution:
Minnesota State College Southeast
Classification Title:
MnSCU Academic Professional 1
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
City:
Red Wing
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
$23.98 - $34.69
Job Description
Admissions Representatives recruit all student prospects including traditional, non-traditional, first-generation, and students of a diverse background. This person will assist with enrollment management goals for the college by recruitment and advisement efforts, as well as provide input to the Enrollment Team. This position works with college faculty, high school counselors, the Associate Dean of Enrollment Management and conduct outreach to business and industry to broaden communication channels. This position is responsible for attaining annual enrollment and placement goals by use of continuous improvement strategies and skills. This person will have a key role in developing innovative approaches to expand access to information about the college. The home campus for this position is Red Wing, however, periodic travel to support the Winona campus is required. Limited Academic Appointment (January 2025 - March/April 2025)
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS
Recruit and advise students in all areas of study and programs. Implement the college's recruitment advisement and enrollment plan. Collaborate with the enrollment team to assist alignment of efforts with the department's strategy and continually advise students on enrollment requirements.
Provide college programs overview. Perform recruiting and advisement activities including representing the college virtually, both on and off campus at high schools, college/career programs, community events, business expositions, and other events. Correspond with existing, prospective and new applicants. Oversee and respond to inquiries from Enrollment Services email. Coordinate virtual, and both on and off campus visits for area high school students, first-generation, non-traditional students and Alternative Learning Center (ALC) schools. Assist early college initiative efforts, including, but not limited to, distribution of applications, advisement, course registrations, progress reports. Provide advising services to current students and prospective students and conduct presentation sessions as necessary. When appropriate refer students to faculty, advisors, student support services, and financial aid. Build and maintain positive relationships with faculty to assist with advising, consultation and information services.
Coordinates activities and career fairs. Coordinate open houses and information sessions for the College. Plan and schedule visits with high school students, non-traditional students, first-generation and works with the Director of Diversity and Inclusion to enhance a diverse student body.
Recruitment and outreach to encourage students from diverse backgrounds, including veterans, returning adults with no degree, economically disadvantaged, first generation populations and to advise on preparedness. Work with local/surrounding community organizations and businesses to promote and provide college accessible resources to students such as Financial Aid, Counseling services, and The Academic Success Center for support services.
Coordinate, and organize Online-in-the-High School admissions programs in collaboration with the Director of Secondary Relations.
Develop positive and professional partnerships with a variety of people and organizations; provide program outreach and informational presentations with all stakeholders including school districts, students and families, home school co-ops and other outside agencies. Provide holistic student support and services to include monitoring, coaching, advocacy and advising for academic growth to ensure successful recruitment, retention, matriculation and completion.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in counseling, communications, and business or a combination of and education experience.
Ability to advise students on financial aid, educational services, admissions and course information.
Experience working with students and potential students in an academic setting in higher education.
Experience working with a diverse student body including nontraditional, first-generation, and underrepresented students.
Excellent oral communication skills sufficient to direct and advise students, staff and faculty, and in making speeches and presentations along with conducting telephone discussions.
Excellent written communication skills sufficient to develop and produce written documents.
Bring a positive, enthusiastic attitude in which to work within a team and individually
Experience working with high school counselors, parents and guardians of students.
Experience working on multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Computer skills (email, word processing, web page, PowerPoint, spreadsheet/database) sufficient to disseminate, track, communicate with students and potential students.
Ability to travel as dictated by the position responsibilities
Preferred Qualification
Person is fluent in written and spoken Spanish
Bachelor's or higher in counseling, teaching, or higher education related field
Working knowledge of college policies, procedures, major programs and curriculum sufficient to advise and direct retention initiatives
Other Requirements
Local Travel up to 40%
Work Shift - Monday-Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)
Salary: $23.98-$34.69/hourly wage
(Based on experience and qualifications)
About
Minnesota State College Southeast is an open-access, public, not-for-profit comprehensive technical and community college. Our campuses are located in the historic river towns of Red Wing and Winona, set sixty miles apart along the Mississippi. The two campuses have distinctive characteristics but are one college in structure, policies, procedures, and mission. Both campuses offer small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and an environment that is friendly and supportive.
Benefits Information:
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. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
12-15-2025
Position End Date:
04-01-2026
Open Date:
10-27-2025
Close Date:
12-01-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Alecia Carol Spagnoletti
Posting Contact Email:
alecia.spagnoletti@southeastmn.edu
