Admissions Representative

The Admissions Representative position is shared between Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College, and it exists to recruit students based on the annual colleges and program recruitment goals. The overall objective of this position is to coordinate, implement, and evaluate all activities that educate and inform prospects, parents, high school personnel, and referral agencies. The admissions representative serves as a spokesperson for the college through presentations, meetings, and communications with prospective students, high school counselors and teachers, and community referrals; functioning in both in-person/traditional and virtual recruitment/outreach. This position serves as a critical link between Student Affairs, the colleges faculty & staff and will work collaboratively with both Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College.

Minimum Qualifications (Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications to be considered.)

Two years of professional experience in higher education, student personnel, counseling, advising, or other related field; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience, an associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months experience

Strong oral and written communication skills; strong listening skills to advise individuals and facilitate groups.

Ability to develop and deliver public presentations to various audiences.

Demonstrated customer service skills to professionally handle in-person visitors, phone calls, emails, and written correspondence while providing accurate and timely information.

Personal computing/technology skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office software; experience with and comfort utilizing multiple types of technology.

Organizational skills sufficient to process and maintain data and manage multiple and diverse responsibilities.

Ability to travel to multiple locations in the local service area.

Preferred Qualification 

Two years of professional experience in higher education recruiting and admissions.

Working knowledge of relevant high school and Work Force center processes and principles.

Knowledge of Minnesota State’s Integrated Student Record System (ISRS) and a customer relations management system (i.e Slate).

Independent decision-making skills sufficient to make appropriate, well-thought-out admissions, testing, technology support and student records recommendations.

Knowledge of private data practices and FERPA.

Experience working with international (F-1) students and/or concurrent enrollment (PSEO) populations.

Knowledge of basic principles of database management and the ability to enter and retrieve data.

Self-motivated/self-disciplined.

Fluency in another/other language(s) in addition to English.

Physical Requirements

Communicate effectively with customers/stakeholders

Maintain a stationary position for long periods of time

Travel to various locations for events or meetings.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday

Occasional evenings and weekend due events.

Telework Eligible:

May be eligible for partial telework, based upon need of the department. To be discussed at time of hire.

Application Procedure

Please upload the following information with your application:

- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest (Optional)

- Current Resume

Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications

Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.

- Transcript: May be unofficial for review purposes

External Applicants

Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub.  Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

Contact
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at angela.loza@inverhills.edu or hr@inverhills.edu and or at 651-450-3371.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement    
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

About

Dakota County Technical College is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses.

DCTC is aligned with Inver Hills Community College. Located nine miles apart, Inver Hills offers a broad range of liberal arts and professional programs that complement programs at DCTC. Both Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.

Inver Hills Community College is an accredited 2-year college in the Southeast suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer nearly 40 programs and hundreds of classes for students of all ages and backgrounds. At Inver Hills, we are dedicated to advancing the power and promise of education. This vision guides our daily work and captures the spirit of our campus. Through career exploration and professional preparation, our graduates leave Inver Hills fully prepared to launch their careers or pursue further education at a four-year institution.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

06-18-2025