Transfer Specialist- MSUAASF Range C

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Job Description

We are hiring for multiple vacancies for this position

This position has the primary responsibility to recruit and counsel prospective students for St. Cloud State University in a professional manner across a variety of audiences. The successful applicant will participate in education fairs and recruitment events on and off campus, conduct formal presentations, conduct group meetings. In addition, this position will serve as a liaison for prospective student scholarships, athletics, and/or group visits.

Responsibilities and Results

Recruitment:

Recruit and counsel prospective students on the admissions policies and procedures for admission to St. Cloud State University on campus and at numerous community locations such as high schools and college fairs.

Recruiting prospective student includes, but is not limited to:

Defining student's needs/wants; explaining and interpreting St. Cloud State programs, policies and procedures, and enrollment options; encouraging applications and registrations. These activities are carried out during early mornings, the regular workday, evenings and on weekends, and is done individually, electronically, by telephone, and in groups. In addition, this position problem-solve complex admissions cases to break down obstacles to enrollment. At times, this position have authorization to waive transcripts and make conditional admissions decisions.

Provide intake services to newly admitted students and students in the admissions process, and for students being readmitted, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of the university's mission, academic programs, and procedures for all students.

Understand the complexities of applying to college and communicate current admissions requirements to prospective students accordingly.

Collaborate with other departments to assist prospective and admitted students by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of their admission status. In addition, this position must maintain a strong relationship with student services offices and best practices.

Maintain knowledge of other department’s current practices, policies, and procedures to advise prospective students accordingly. Assess, using a variety of metrics, as to whether recruitment activities, outreach and events are fruitful and beneficial to the university. 50%

Territory Management:

Responsible for developing annual recruitment plan for their individual territory (incorporating institution strategic priorities developed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Executive Director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Access that includes goals and assessment.

Read and analyze admissions data and reports in order to aid in development of a comprehensive recruitment and admissions strategy for the assigned territory.

The management and oversight of this territory include:

• Recruitment events include, but are not limited t

• Participate in, facilitate, coordinate, and manage off-campus recruitment events.

• Management of transfer student application review process

• Conduct group information meetings and participate in the information delivery systems to prospective students.

• Data and assessment: Tracking student results for the territory including yield rates and return on investment for recruitment events and partnerships and the impact of external influences (such as economy, workforce needs, competition in the marketplace)

• Recruitment events include, but not limited to:​Classroom visits and presentations in community colleges, Career/job fairs, Community College Transfer Fairs, Program Information Meetings, Community events, Education fairs, Virtual information sessions and events

This position must maintain current on programs, policies, and procedures to deliver accurate application information. This position communicates these changes back to the admissions the Executive Director of Recruitment & Access, when appropriate. 40%

Provide Holistic academic advising for new entering transfer students through their first semester at SCSU:

Serve as an academic advisor for assigned students during their first semester enrollment.

• Introduce and orient students to their academic requirements, academic planning tools, and campus resources

• Assist students in creating educational goals, an academic plan, and interpretation of policies and procedures in relation to their goals.

• Connect students to their Student Success Advisor for future communication 40%

  • Have an assigned academic college to be an expert in.
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business, Engineering and Technology
  • College of Education, Health and Human Services

Liaison for Transfer Student Programming:

This may include but is not limited to:

• Transfer Center daily operation

• Transfer student engagement opportunities

• Community College Group Visits

• Liaison to athletics for transfer athletes

• Monitor transfer student scholarship awarding

• Annual outreach plan that includes goals and assessment 15%

Other duties as assigned

5%

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree plus one year of professional experience OR bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional experience OR equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education, and/or professional experience

• Experience in College admissions, student services, recruiting, academic advising, sales, marketing, and/or related experience working with post-traditional students in an urban environment with diverse populations.

• Excellent speaking, writing and organizational skills and experience

• Must have the ability to work flexible hours, with occasional nights and weekends

• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the Twin Cities and St. Cloud territories

Preferred Qualification 

• 3 years of professional experience in College admissions, student services, recruiting, academic advising, sales, marketing, and/or related experience working with post-traditional students in an urban environment with diverse populations.

• Experience with cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships

• Experience analyzing data and using results to inform/create strategy

• Experience working with athletic programs

• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and dynamic multicampus organization within a team-oriented environment

• Must be articulate and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. The ability to work as a team member to achieve departmental goals and objectives is essential.

Other Requirements

Physical Effort
Physical requirements (e.g. lifting and carrying equipment and materials, required overnight travel, etc.) Ability to lift and carry program materials weighing up to 30 lbs.

Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Required Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcript(s)

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

40-hour week in an office setting. This position will have a primary work site of the St. Cloud main campus. Travel to other sites, occasional evening and weekend work, and occasional overnight travel are expected.

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. 

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found at: https://www.msuaasf.org/

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Interim Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Susan Woolf. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121 

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

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