Director Of Admissions - Crookston

About the Job
The Director of Admissions is responsible for all aspects of student recruitment for both in-person and online programs. The Director will supervise the admissions team, maintain and improve office systems; address technology needs; establish departmental goals and institutional objectives for quality/customer service; develop and implement, in collaboration with faculty, administration and staff, comprehensive and aggressive recruitment and marketing strategies and activities to achieve the University's student enrollment and multicultural goals. In collaboration with the Director for Strategic Marketing, the Director will inform and deploy an integrated marketing plan for the college to increase its visibility and prominence. The plan will enable the college to identify, recruit, select and enroll high school, transfer students, and working professionals, from diverse populations and geographical locations.
This is a full-time, 12-month renewable contract reporting to the Interim Director for Enrollment Management. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications with an anticipated salary range is $75,000-$100,000 plus an excellent benefits package.
Responsibilities
Leadership

• Develop and foster an admissions organization that is collaborative and connected with the other aspects of the university and the community.
• Make decisions that are informed by research, data, and theory and that leverage students' unique cultures, experiences, and backgrounds as strengths.
• Exhibit a philosophical approach grounded in the belief that all students can learn and succeed.
• Demonstrate self-awareness of one's own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one's orientation toward leadership.
• Contribute to assessment, accreditation, and other continuous improvement processes.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the admissions office staff including hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, retaining, and serving as a mentor to office staff.

Admissions

• Implement a strategic admissions plan that effectively builds a competitive advantage consistent with UMN Crookston's mission, academic programs, and unique strengths;
• Identify and recruit prospective students who will succeed at the campus leading to attainment of institutional enrollment goals for both in-person and online populations;
• Coordinate and refine the use of Slate, the student inquiry management system, including prospect generation, inquiry, application, evaluation, and notification including international admissions;
• Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Marketing to identify target populations, employ appropriate student search services and connect with prospective students via multiple advertising channels.
• Ensure an excellent student experience from an individual's first contact with the university through their initial enrollment;
  Initiate communication and planning with two-year institutions, high schools and other target audiences locally, regionally, and nationally;
• Coordinate the integration of enrollment management strategies, strategic use of scholarship money, student financial assistance, and retention;
• Collect and analyze appropriate data to assess effectiveness of recruitment activities.
• Ensure the effective administration of the admissions websites, on-line application, database systems, and statistical and survey tools; and
• Directs student visit programs and online recruitment visits to ensure strategic goals are being met in on- and off-site information sessions and recruiting events, arrange student visiting days and meetings with potential students, college night information sessions, and conferences.
• Structures and schedules an appropriate mix of high school and 2-year college recruitment visits, recruitment fairs, online recruitment events, student visit days, and college information sessions to successfully meet enrollment recruitment targets.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least six years of relevant experience, or master's degree plus at least four years of relevant experience.
• Four years of experience in admissions and/or recruiting;
• Knowledge in student recruitment and demonstrated achievement in higher education admissions;
• 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

• Earned master's degree;
• Demonstrated commitment to the land-grant mission of the University of Minnesota Crookston, especially as related to access and student success;
• Experience in personnel supervision and budget management;
• Experience using computerized databases, the internet and web-based enrollment strategies; and
• Five years progressively responsible experience in college admissions, enrollment management, and/or comparable experience, and record of success in sales and marketing.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competence, and achievement in working with diverse student populations;
• Exceptional leadership, supervision, analytical, and organizational skills;
• Exemplary customer service and relationship-building skills;
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, oral communication and oral presentations;
• Outstanding and proven ability to organize and follow through on projects;
• Strong interpersonal skills, evidence of the ability to establish rapport easily with a wide variety of people and to project a positive image;
• Demonstrated capacity for collaboration across departmental lines to create a team-oriented environment with faculty, staff and students;
• Competency in data analysis and the use of spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications.

Benefits
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.
How To Apply
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).
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
Employment Requirements
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
University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC)
With a strong tradition of technology-enhanced teaching and learning, the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) serves as the U's major outpost in Northwest Minnesota. UMC provides both experiential, career-oriented degree programs as well as high-quality online programs, while connecting its teaching, research, and outreach to rural economic development and service to the region and beyond.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).