Assistant Director for Collegiate Recruitment and Operations

University of Minnesota
Twin Cities, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/17/2021 CLOSED ON 9/5/2021

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OVERVIEW

The Assistant Director for Collegiate Recruitment and Operations in the Office of Admissions is responsible for leading the work of recruitment, event management and review within the freshman admission counselor team. The Assistant Director will also ensure the effective execution of collegiate-focused recruitment and outreach efforts and day-to-day operations. This position reports to the Associate Director for Collegiate Recruitment.

This is a full-time, P&A, non-exempt position. Salary range is $54,000 - $57,000 depending on qualifications. This includes an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life/LTD insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, 22 paid time off days, one personal holiday in addition to the existing 11 University holidays.

The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

• Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

• Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts

• Excellent retirement plans with employer match

• Disability and employer-paid life insurance

• Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition

• Student loan forgiveness opportunity

• Opportunities for growth and promotion

• Employee Assistance Program

Summary:
The Assistant Director for Collegiate Recruitment and Operations in the Office of Admissions is responsible for leading the work of recruitment, event management and review within the freshman admission counselor team. The Assistant Director will also ensure the effective execution of collegiate-focused recruitment and outreach efforts and day-to-day operations. This position reports to the Associate Director for Collegiate Recruitment.

Duties:
College Based Recruitment & Event Management (30%)
Liaise with Admissions communication team members to ensure college communications timelines and deadlines are met in regards to event and visit success
In coordination with the Associate Director for Collegiate Recruitment, oversee the implementation of college-based and overall recruitment efforts, including event planning, presentation development, volunteer efforts
Coordinate collegiate ambassador recruitment initiatives (where appropriate)
Liaise with college stakeholders regularly to ensure college timelines, deadlines and goals are met

Holistic Review Coordination (20%)
Serves as the Freshman Counselor Review Coordinator
Coordinates scholarship, honors and school review annually
Oversees programs and services to serve freshman counselors in their review

Direct Customer Service & Recruitment (20%)
Represents the U of M's Office of Admissions at on and off-campus recruitment events.
Serves as the Office of Admissions contact for School of Nursing inquiries/events/presentations where appropriate
Provides the highest level of extra-mile customer service to prospective students, their
families, and school officials.
Provides admissions counseling and information to students, families, and constituent groups
Enhances service to students, schools and constituent groups through the implementation of innovative programs and initiatives.
Ensures quality and effectiveness of recruitment efforts and program delivery through effective implementation and outcomes-monitoring
Manages escalated phone calls and complex situations that have no apparent solution
Participates in the development of effective and creative recruitment and outreach efforts

Leadership and Supervision (20%)
Serves as a member of the freshman admissions expanded leadership team.
Responsible for day-to-day supervision of professional staff and student workers; coordinates with the Associate Director to manage work assignments of team members.
Serves as manager on duty or adviser on duty.
Serve as committee member or leader as needed
Liaise across the department and on campus
Support meeting coordination as necessary

Project Management & Execution (10%)
Manage, or participate in special or team projects.

Qualifications

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum six years of experience in admissions, student recruitment, customer service or other aspects of public relations.
  • Must have either a driver's license or consistent and reliable transportation to travel regionally in the Midwest.
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice.
  • Must be able to travel regionally and nationally, sometimes overnight, for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work evenings/weekends as needed.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Event planning or project management experience preferred.
  • Preference given to candidates with University of Minnesota experience defined broadly such as former student, graduate, employee, or community member of any campus.
  • Preference given to candidates with community based organization experience.
  • Preference given to candidates with University of Minnesota admissions experience.


About the Department

The mission of the Office of Admissions is to take leadership in recruiting and enrolling undergraduate students who will benefit from and contribute to the University of Minnesota scholarly community. Admissions strives to be service-driven, tenacious, respectful, inclusive, authentic, and ethical.

The Office of Admissions coordinates undergraduate student enrollment efforts and collaborates campus-wide with colleges, departments, and the units within the Office of Undergraduate Education to meet the University's enrollment goals. The Office of Admissions serves prospective undergraduate students, and incoming undergraduate students.

Services Offered:

Recruiting communications

Transfer admissions

International admissions

Freshman admissions

Freshman scholarships

How To Apply

Application materials must be submitted online and will be reviewed beginning September 3 as a priority application date. Depending on the status of the search, applications may be reviewed after that date. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will need to complete the online application and submit the following required materials:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Diversity Statement a statement outlining how you value diversity and your experience in working with diverse populations. This statement can be one page or less. (For reference, please see how the University of Minnesota defines diversity.)
  • 3 professional references will be requested by finalists only at a later time

Additional documents such as the diversity statement may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Background Check Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
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