Director of Graduate Recruitment Apply
Classification Title
MnSCU Academic Supervisor 2
Working Title
Director of Graduate Recruitment
Hire Types
Staff
Division
Administration
Department
Strategic Enrollment and Marketing
Unit
Admissions
Location
Saint Paul
FLSA
Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Employment Condition
Unlimited
Work Shift
8am-4:30pm
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Monday Friday
Posting Details
Metro State University, Minnesotas public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Director of Graduate Recruitment. This is a full-time position within the Strategic Enrollment and Marketing Division.
Salary Minimum
See below
Salary Maximum
See below
Salary Type
Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan
216, MMA
Job Description
The Director of Graduate Recruitment provides strategic direction and day-to-day management of graduate admissions recruitment tactics, staff development, and achievement of team deliverables. The Director develops and implements all university recruitment programs and activities targeted at graduate enrollment, and the recruitment and processing personnel who conduct these operations.
- In response to the Universitys Strategic Enrollment Management Plan, create and implement the recruiting and admissions plan, including enrollment targets, for new graduate students and attract prospects to apply to the university, working with prospective students through inquiry, application, and admission decision phases.
- Exercise supervisory authority so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered and employees under this positions jurisdiction will effectively perform assigned job duties to achieve the annual objectives of the Admissions Office.
- Provide strategic direction of graduate admissions at the university.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Admissions Office and Recruitment communication flows to prospective graduate students. Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to inform their efforts in creation of a marketing plan to support the recruitment plans.
Required Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
- 3 years of experience in admissions and/or recruitment in an education setting to include supervisory/leadership/lead work experience.
- Experience working with diverse, underrepresented and/or underserved communities and/or organizations.
- Demonstrated critical analysis skills to evaluate, prioritize, and resolve complex issues at the departmental level.
- Experience with a CRM in an educational admissions environment
- Demonstrated experience in making formal/informal and engaging presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the use of computer software programs for email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
- Experience creating recruitment communication plans.
- Experience in program planning and development
- Demonstrated knowledge of enrollment management student lifecycle
- Commitment to collaboration, thinking creatively and moving ideas from concept to reality.
- Evidence of the ability to manage and complete projects, prioritize work, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, attend to detail, anticipate office needs, and meet deadlines.
Other Requirements
Physical Requirements of the Job: Requires occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, boxes, and hand tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota States vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota States vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
About
The University:
We are the urban, public, comprehensive university in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area where the faculty, staff, and students of Metro State will reflect the areas rich diversity, build a culturally competent and anti-racist learning community, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to civic engagement.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be where learning meets living. Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 67 out of 1550 in 2021). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan with a theme of Building a Resilient, Student Ready University.
Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.
Visit our web site at http://www.metrostate.edu
For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety
The School/Academic Department: The Division of Strategic Enrollment and Marking champions Metropolitan State Universitys goals and strategic objectives by leveraging a strong brand, reputation, rich culture, diverse student population, commitment to equity and inclusion, excellent academic programs, student-centered services, and affordability. The Admissions Office is responsible for recruiting students, processing applications, and assisting students through matriculation.
Benefits Info
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement MMA which can be found at:
https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/000/az/labor-relations/mma/2023-2025/mma-contract-2023-2025.pdf
Salary Range: $67,150-$97,217 (Based on experience & qualifications)
Salary Range: $67,150-$97,217 (Based on experience & qualifications)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F207P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
02/05/2024
Close Date
02/18/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
- To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Closing Date: February 18, 2024
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:
- Cover letter of interest addressing how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position.
- Current curriculum vita or resume.
- Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers.
- Transcripts Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date, your name and the academic institutions name/logo are required. We do not accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades or DARS reports. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.
If you have other questions related to this job announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275 or email at hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu.
Accept Applications
Yes
Posting Contact
Kab Chu Yang Heu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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