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Working Title:
Admissions Representative & International Student Outreach Coordinator / MnSCU Academic Professional 2
Institution:
Normandale Community College
Classification Title:
MnSCU Academic Professional 2
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
City:
Bloomington
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$25.67 - $37.26
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Admissions Representative & International Student Outreach Coordinator
Classification: MnSCU Academic Professional 2
Unlimited, Full Time
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
*A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable)
Salary Range: Hourly from $25.67 to $37.26; Annually from $53,599 to $77,709
Salary placement is dependent on education and experience
(Please note that a different range may be displayed elsewhere in this post due to a glitch, this is the correct range.)
This vacancy is posted on-line from Wednesday, November 26, 2025 to Tuesday, December 2, 2025 until 11:59 PM.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position serves a dual role as an admissions generalist while specializing in the complexity and nuances of international student admissions to meet the recruitment and outreach goals of Normandale Community College. The Admissions Representative and International Student Outreach Coordinator is the primary contact for all prospective international students and serves as the Designated School Official, ensuring all international students meet and maintain eligibility and compliance with the policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and submitted required documentation and reports to keeping Normandale Community College in good standing with related state and federal agencies.
In addition to international student responsibilities, this position participates in a wide range of activities and tasks that result in moving students through the enrollment funnel: prospect generation, inquiry management, community outreach, application development, and case management of admitted students to promote full matriculation through initial registration. The Admissions Representative position informs a variety of stakeholders (prospective students, parents, high school counseling staff, etc.) of the admission requirements, procedures, and educational opportunities available at Normandale Community College. The Admissions Representative is responsible for developing relationships with high school guidance counselors, and other civic and community leaders and maintains follow-up contact with prospective students and their parents. This position provides presentations about the college and represents the college at internal and external events, including high school visits, educational fairs, and community and employer college/career events. This position arranges campus visits and tours and other outreach events in support of the college's strategic
This position will actively advance the college's strategic goals, including achieving equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL: These qualifications are required to move forward; as such, ( ensure your application contains descriptions of your education and work experience sufficient to demonstrate competency in each of the following ):
Associate's degree in higher education, student affairs, international relations, psychology, sales, communications, liberal arts, or related field
One (1) year experience in an educational recruitment or admissions setting
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident as mandated by federal regulations to be a Designated Service Officer for the Dept. of Homeland Security
Demonstrated intercultural competency sufficient to successfully interact and communicate with students and family, or other support relations, from diverse backgrounds
Verbal and written English communication skills sufficient to understand and effectively carry out complex oral and written directions
Customer service skills sufficient to elicit and provide information with tact and diplomacy and interpret and explain complicated information in a courteous, professional, and understandable manner to diverse population by phone, in-person and by e-mail
Proficiency in computer use (applications including in Microsoft Suite products, including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher and Visio, telephone-related software; customer relations software)
Previous experience providing group presentations in-person and remotely via video conferencing software
PREFERRED:
Three (3) years of previous work experience in a college or university admissions office
Experience working with prior international student admissions and diverse cultures
Experience working with U.S. immigration/government regulations
The competency to perform research using a variety of educational resources along with the knowledge of diploma, degree, and certificate requirements is essential
Knowledge of and ability to understand and apply state and federal regulatory laws, such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Minnesota Data Privacy Act
Prior experience working with customer relationship management software
Independence, dependability, and conscientiousness, with self-imposed initiative and motivation.
Solid understanding of student information systems, document imaging, and related web communications and degree audit systems
Bilingual or working proficiency in Somali, Spanish, Arabic, or Hmong
WHY NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Normandale (https://www.normandale.edu/) is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural responsiveness in the classroom and services provided.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, income protection plans, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.
For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/benefits/) . For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/Retirement_Brochure.pdf) through MMB.
This position is also part of Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE). The 2025-2027 UNIT 14: GENERAL PROFESSIONAL LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND THE MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/000/az/labor-relations/mape/2025-2027/MAPE-2025-2027-Contract.pdf) outlines many additional benefits provided.
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be available to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.
No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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:
01-28-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
11-26-2025
Close Date:
12-03-2025
Posting Contact Name:
John Norman
Posting Contact Email:
john.norman@normandale.edu
