Outreach & Admissions Specialist

Classification: MnSCU Academic Professional 1
Campus: Hutchinson
Bargaining Unit: MAPE, 214
Employment Condition: Full Time, Unlimited
Classified Status: Unclassified
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)
Salary Range: $23.63 - $34.18 per hour / $49,339 - $71,368/ yearly
PCN: 00798631

Job Summary
This position leads prospecting, outreach and recruitment efforts for Ridgewater College, promoting its academic programs and student success services. Key responsibilities include conducting recruitment outreach and promotional activities such as high school visits, hosting information sessions, leading campus tours, public speaking, attending fairs, visiting workforce centers, and conducting outreach via phone, email, and text. The role also involves planning and coordination of special events. Focused on student success, this position guides students through the enrollment process from inquiry to admission and, in coordination with advisors and student services staff.

Principle Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Implement outreach and recruitment strategies and activities to promote Ridgewater College and its programs.

2. Guide new and incoming students through the admissions process in collaboration with faculty, advising and student services staff.

3. Work collaboratively with other departments and student services to ensure students are successful.

 
Minimum Qualifications (required skills to enter the job; must be identified on application materials)          

• Related work experience

• Demonstrated experience in customer service, sales, recruitment, advertising, public relations, marketing, or communications

• Public speaking, written and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to communicate clearly and professionally in numerous formats to share information about the college as well as gather required information from prospective students

• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to implement and communicate process changes

• Problem-solving skills and ability to use analytic reasoning to identify alternative solutions and approaches to problems

 
Preferred Qualifications (desired but not required)

• Associate’s degree in a related field

• One year of related work experience

• Experience working with diverse populations

• Knowledge of post-secondary education

• Experience with a Minnesota State college or university

• Experience in college recruiting, admissions or marketing

• Bilingual

• Experience with customer relationship management databases

• Experience with event planning and execution

• Knowledge of the agriculture and veterinary technology industries

 
Job Requirement:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

 
How to Apply
Apply online at:
https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Hutchinson/Outreach---Admissions-Specialist---MnSCU-Academic-Professional-1_JR0000002695
 
Online application deadline is 11:59PM on July 9, 2025.
 
Application must include:

• Online Employment Application

• Resume

• Letter of Interest / Cover Letter addressing the position qualifications

• A list of three professional references with contact information

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Why Work For Us
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Minnesota State offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 11 paid holidays each year

• Medical Insurance (Single Coverage $38.50 per month and Family Coverage is $262.66 per month)

• Dental Insurance (low deductibles)

• Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)

• Employer paid life insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

• Retirement Plan

• Tax-deferred Compensation

• Generous vacation and sick leave

 
Additional Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
 
Other Information
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.
 
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Felicia Telecky at Felicia.telecky@ridgewater.edu  or at 320-234-8534.
 
Institution Information
 
MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.
 
VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.
 
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.

• Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.

• Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.

• Trust and Respect – We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.

• Collaboration – We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.

• Curiosity and Creativity – We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.

• Accountability – As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.

 
Equal Employment Opportunity
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 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.
 
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637 or email careers.mmb@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.