Director of Admissions (MnSCU Academic Supervisor 2)

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Job Description

The Director of Admissions provides supervision, leadership, innovation, and data informed direction for all functions related to college Admissions recruitment, prospect management, recruitment-related events and outreach, and application process. The Director will be visible on both campuses and partner with community agencies on both campuses to provide a seamless transition regardless of student educational background. The Director will work collaboratively with all entities of the college, such as faculty, Marketing and Communications, Deans, and the Vice President of Academic Affairs, to develop admissions strategies that will increase enrollment of a diverse student body. The Director of Admissions will stay current with best practices, learning trends and legal rulings pertaining to recruiting and admissions practices and will advocate for support programing as needs arise. This position will supervise full-time, and part-time, professional and support staff, and will oversee the supervision of student workers.

A. Develop, supervise, and administer the Admissions department.

• Responsible for providing direction and leadership to admissions staff in conceptualization and implementation tactics related to recruitment, admissions funnel to support SCC strategic enrollment strategies focusing on specific student populations including high school, adult pathways students of color, underrepresented and/or underserved populations, veterans, international, displaced workers, and others.
• Develop recruiting and marketing materials, including website, to support enrollment strategies in collaboration with Communications and Marketing
• Develop and implement a sustainable communication plan for prospective and new students to keep them abreast of their enrollment status, missing information, and next steps of enrollment
• Coordinate Enrollment Policy and Procedure appeal process.
• Direct outreach programs including campus visits, high school visits, Minnesota State recruitment events, College Information Nights in Somali and Spanish languages, Family Night, campus tours, open houses, etc.
• Support campus programming including National Technical Signing Day, Career Navigator, Tour of Manufacturing, academic faculty outreach programs and other Secondary Relations events.
• With Secondary relations, coordinate PSEO/concurrent enrollment efforts and campus-based events including semesterly high school counselor visits.
• Oversee processing of applications to ensure timely response and ongoing communication with prospective and admitted students.
• Oversee international student admissions including serving as the Designated School Official (DSO) and providing direction to the International Student Enrollment Advisor.
• Create and implement a plan to support undecided students
• Coordinate communication with academic deans, department chairs and faculty regarding program recruitment.
• Implement strategic enrollment initiatives to advance the College's Strategic Enrollment Plan
• Utilize enrollment reports to drive recruitment efforts.
• Assess effectiveness of departmental services in support of continuous improvement and co-curricular assessment.
• Develop program recruitment strategies with academic deans and Marketing & Communications.

B. Responsible for the direction, supervision and administration of Admissions staff at the Faribault and North Mankato campuses.

• Authorize salary and non-salary expenditures.
• Initiate hiring process, direct work, and manage employees.
• Evaluate employee performance standards and review training goals.
• Manage daily operational procedures for the multiple Admissions functions.
• Authorize employee leave and approve timesheets.
• Initiate disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Provide training for departmental employees.
• Formulate, develop and manage annual budget and expenditures that adequately meets personnel and operational needs.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to provide communication with related departments ensuring consistency of department policy, procedures, and activities

C. Complete other duties to ensure the successful operation of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and South Central College.

• Represent Admissions at all division and college-wide committees at the direction of the supervisor, for example, Student Affairs Leadership Team, Management Team Meetings, Strategic Enrollment Planning Committee, etc.
• Represent South Central College to the Minnesota State system, for example, Admissions Director's meetings, etc.
• Collaborate with Vice President of Retention and Outreach to promote access and opportunity to targeted student populations.
• Maintain current memberships with professional organizations for enrollment and recruitment, such as the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), Upper Midwest Region AACRAO (UMACRAO), etc.
• Foster professional working relationships across campus with senior administration, student affairs staff, deans, faculty, staff, and students.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives and Co-curricular Assessment Plan for the Admissions department.
• Use data to inform strategic enrollment and admissions efforts.
• Align departmental goals and objects to the SCC Strategic Plan.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

Grid 16E - Range 18

$33.61 - $48.66

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of relevant Admissions experience. A bachelor's degree in education or related field may be substituted for experience as follows: Associates=6 months; Masters = 18 months

• Experience working with diverse populations, perspectives and abilities

• Interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relationships with students, parents, staff, faculty and administrators

• Demonstrated presentation skills for external audiences

• Experience assessing programs and overall department effectiveness for continuous improvement

Preferred Qualification

• Multilingual or multicultural background or experience working with underserved populations.

• Three years of experience supervisory or leadership experience

• Supervisory experience leading multiple initiatives, projects and diverse teams

• Demonstrated knowledge of admissions processes, enrollment management strategies, and best practices in student recruitment

• Experience using data analysis and technology tools to inform decision-making and improve recruitment outcomes

Other Requirements

South Central College is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (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 Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

South Central College is a comprehensive community and technical college that is part of the Minnesota State system, with campuses in Faribault and North Mankato. To meet the educational needs of students and our communities, SCC provides lifelong learning opportunities.

SCC is committed to fostering a campus environment of inclusion, knowledge, and understanding in which faculty, staff, and students learn to value diversity and to respect individual differences that enrich our college community.

To learn more about South Central College visit www.southcentral.edu

SCCis an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities, consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.

Benefits

This position is covered under the MMA Collective Bargaining Agreement. View union contract here: Agreement between the State of MN and the Middle Management Association

The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, a robust retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents and professional development funds, among a variety of other benefits.

Application

South Central College requires that you include the following in your application:
* Resume/Curriculum Vitae which clearly addresses the requirements of the position as described above.

Please be prepared with a list of 5 references and their contact information, 2 of which are current or past managers/supervisors. For recent graduates: Teachers, professors, and instructors may qualify as manager references. This information will be obtained from you as applicable during the recruitment process.

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.

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