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Working Title:

Outreach & Admissions Specialist - MnSCU AP 1

Institution:

Ridgewater College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

RIDG - Willmar Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$23.98 - $34.69

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to lead prospecting and recruitment efforts for the College by promoting the college’s academic programs and student success services in a goal-oriented, metrics driven environment. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting recruitment activities which may include high school visits, hosting on- and off-campus information sessions, leading tours of the college, public speaking, attending college and education fairs, visiting workforce centers, representing the college at job fairs and other community relations events, conducting phone/email/text outreach, conducting position-related research and hosting special events that lead to meeting enrollment goals for the college. This position frequently requires night and weekend shifts and travel within the region and state approximately 3-40% of the time. This position will be focused on student success and will guide students successfully through the enrollment process from point of inquiry to admission and in coordination with advisors and other student services staff, to first semester enrollment. This position will serve as a liaison and resources for numerous internal and external college stakeholders.

Principle Responsibilities & Duties

+ Implement outreach and recruitment strategies and activities to achieve enrollment goals for Ridgewater College, while also reporting, monitoring and tracking results.

+ Guide new and incoming students through the admissions process and in collaboration with advising and student services staff, through registration and matriculation.

+ Other duties as assigned to ensure collaboration and efficiency within the Advancement & Outreach division (including marketing, recruiting, Foundation) and with other student services departments (admissions, advising, registration, financial aid, business office, TRIO, disability services, etc.)

Salary Range:

$23.98 - $34.69 per hour / $50,070 - $72,433/ yearly

Minimum Qualifications

+ 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 Qualification

+ Associate’s degree in a related field and 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

Other Requirements

Job Requirement

+ Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

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.

Application Requirement

Online application deadline is 11:59PM on October 27, 2025.

Application must include:

+ Online Employment Application

+ Resume

+ Letter of Interest / Cover Letter addressing the position qualifications

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday – Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

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.

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:

12-09-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

10-13-2025

Close Date:

10-28-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Felicia Mary Telecky

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]