Admission Counselor - MSUAASF Range B

Job Description

This position is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of new students to Southwest Minnesota State University. Admissions Counselors are responsible for participating in activities and tasks that result in moving students through the enrollment funnel. The enrollment funnel includes the following critical processes:
Prospect Generation, Inquiry Management, Application Development, and Admission to Enrollment. The primary objective is to meet or exceed enrollment goals established by the administration.

• Bachelor's degree plus one year of professional experience in a related field or two years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of post‑secondary training, education and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and interpersonal settings.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

• Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, preferably Slate.
• Knowledge and understanding of higher education systems.
• Experience working in admissions and with prospective college students.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to write and speak fluently in Spanish.

Priority will be given to those who apply by 6/24/2026.

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

No

• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Southwest Minnesota State University complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. The annual security and fire safety report is available online.

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success.

Southwest Minnesota State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and/or gender in education programs and activities. SMSU maintains compliance with federal Title IX law, Minnesota statute § 135.A.15 (Campus Sexual Misconduct Policy), and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees 1B.3 Sexual Misconduct policy and 1B.3.1 Response to Sexual Violence and Title IX Sexual Harassment procedure.

Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the affirmative action office, . For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at  This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.