Job description
Working Title
Admissions Counselor
Posting Number
NFE01970P
Department
SDSU-Admissions
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
Admissions Counselor
Office of Admissions
South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University (SDSU) Office of Admissions is offering an exciting career opportunity as an Admissions Counselor. This position will assist in meeting the University enrollment goals through implementation of the undergraduate admissions recruitment programs. The Admissions Counselor will meet with and advise prospective students about the academic offerings, services, activities, and other opportunities of the University. This position will manage inquiries for information through phone, department email account, and web chat.
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Professionally represent SDSU at college fairs, high school visits, and other off-campus programs.
- Meet with prospective students and families that visit the SDSU campus.
- Successfully manage assigned territories to meet enrollment goals of the university.
- Establish an effective communication program for students in assigned territories.
- Determine admission status of freshman students.
- Establish personal written communications projects for prospective students.
- Respond to incoming inquiries for information through phone, department email account, and web chat.
- Assist with orientation/early registration as needed.
- Complete assigned project planning guides.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Participate in professional service as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Earned Bachelor’s degree by first date of employment;
- Strong oral, written, interpersonal and electronic communication skills;
- Candidates must possess effective organizational skills;
- Quality public speaking ability;
- Commitment to detail and follow-up;
- Ability to multi-task;
- Exceptional telephone skills;
- Must possess ability to represent SDSU in a professional, positive manner;
- Must be willing to travel extensively and work flexible hours;
- Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of start date.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS
:
- An independent, self-starter who is committed to meeting the goals of the SDSU admissions office;
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment;
- Knowledge of SDSU, South Dakota or the Midwest;
- Recent and relevant experiences at SDSU and/or successful admissions experiences at relatable institutions.
BENEFITS
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South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.
APPLICATION PROCESS :
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae or resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
Posting Date
04/13/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
05/04/2023
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications.
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
UNIVERSITY
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COMMUNITY
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South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.
South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.
As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.
SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities in 2014. The university’s total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state’s first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.
Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.
The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.
The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center, and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128
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Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact Emma Mudgett, Search Chair, at 605-688-4335 or emma.mudgett@sdstate.edu.
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