Assistant Director of Online & Transfer Recruitment
University of Minnesota Crookston
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Posted: 19-Nov-24
Location: Crookston, Minnesota
Salary: 54,471.22 - 89,877.51
Internal Number: 365648
POSITION This is a full-time, 12-month renewable contract reporting to the Director of Admissions.
The Assistant Director of Online and Transfer Recruitment is responsible for strategic planning and execution of the Universityâ™s efforts to identify, recruit, evaluate and enroll transfer students. The Assistant Director will provide leadership in recruitment of transfer students from prospect generation through enrollment confirmation. The Assistant Director will cultivate relationships with key constituents, including prospective students, two-year programs, and employers. As the majority of UMN Crookston transfer students enter UMN Crookstonâ™s online academic programs, activities targeting adult learners is key, along with developing relationships with employers funneling students to online programs. As part of a new collaboration, this position will include targeted recruitment for UMN Crookston.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement a comprehensive admissions plan that effectively builds a competitive advantage consistent with U of M Crookstonâ™s mission, academic programs, and unique strengths;
Lead the design and execution of a transfer student recruitment plan;
Strategize, coordinate and execute a college recruitment management plan that applies an effective mix of in-person and virtual recruitment, over-the-phone and email communication, and other methods of relationship building;
Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including prospective students, two-year academic programs, and employers looking to educate their workforce;
Plan and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities, including: managing an admissions territory, attending open houses, regional presentation, orientation programs, regional and national college fairs, and scholarship days;
Independently review applications and make admission recommendations based on academic requirements and program choice compatibility;
Model and promote respect and effective partnerships in advancing campus efforts to build an inclusive and respectful community;
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelorâ™s degree;
Five years of experience in undergraduate admissions and recruiting or related experience.
Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competence, and achievement in working with diverse student populations;
Demonstrated track record of success in achieving stated outcomes;
Exemplary customer service and relationship-building skills;
Demonstrated excellence in writing, oral communication and oral presentations;
Strong interpersonal skills, evidence of the ability to establish rapport easily with a wide variety of people and to project a positive image;
A demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member;
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel (requires occasional overnight, evening and week-end work).
The final job offer is contingent upon a complete background check and receipt of official transcripts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masterâ™s degree;
Five years progressively responsible experience in undergraduate admissions and/or comparable experience and record of success in sales and marketing.
The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston) is one of five campuses comprising the University of Minnesota system. UMN Crookston is a four-year public university with an enrollment of 1,800 students, approximately half on campus and half in online degrees. The student body is diverse and comes from over 40 states and over 30 countries. Thirty-four baccalaureate degrees are offered, 15 of which are also offered online. UMN Crookston proudly carries on a tradition of over a century of educational service to northwestern Minnesota, beginning in 1906 as a regional residential high school, changing to a two-year college in 1966 and to a four-year college in 1993. UMN Crookston is a small student-centered community of learning and scholars known for providing personal attention to every student. UMN Crookston makes a commitment to each individual student’s achievements and offers a hands-on approach and experiential learning that put students ahead of the competition. Integral to the university's statewide land-grant mission, UMN Crookston provides applied, career-oriented learning programs including internships and connects its teaching, research, and outreach to local, co...unty, and regional economic development agencies in support of the global economy. UMN Crookston delivers world?class University of Minnesota degrees in an affordable, close?knit campus setting where faculty and staff personally invest in the success of each student. UMN Crookston has been recognized for its quality programs by such organizations as U.S. News & World Report, which ranked the campus as #1 in the category Top Public Regional Colleges–Midwest for 2020. U.S. News has ranked UMN Crookston among the top four in this category for the past 23 consecutive years.