Saginaw Valley State University
Admissions Representative
Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan Center, Michigan, United States, 49254
Admissions Representative
External posting
Full-Time, Exempt , Administrative/Professional
JOBSUMMARY: SVSU is looking for a highlydynamic, dedicated and passionate individual to inspire next year's class ofstudents. Individuals will engageprospective students and their families in one-on-one meetings (both virtualand in-person), present to large groups, host counselor update meetings andmore.
ESSENTIALDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with the Directorand other Admission staff to implement a recruitment plan to achieve SVSU'senrollment goals. Take SVSU's inspiring and inclusivemessage across the state by traveling in-person to high schools and attendingvarious student receptions and activities on behalf of SVSU. Significant travelwill be required during the months of September, October, November, March, andApril, in addition to sporadic travel at other times. Conduct in-person and virtualappointments and recruitment events through various technological platformsyear-round. Create and maintaincollaborative relationships with guidance counselors, parents and students fromfirst point of contact through final enrollment. Support high school counselors,administrators, prospective students and parents in a friendly manner throughprompt and consistent communication. Review and evaluateapplication-related materials and maintain student records. Accurately enter all necessarydata into an electronic contact management system to produce a log of inquiriesand direct student follow-up through text, phone and email channels. Coordinate follow-upcommunication campaigns with students, parents and counselors throughout theyear. Participate in the developmentand implementation of multi-faceted, outreach-related events and activities. Demonstrate in-depth knowledgeof SVSU academic programs and offerings. Participate in division-relatedprograms and services when requested. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions. SUPERVISIONRECEIVED:
Supervision is provided by theDirector and Associate Directors in the Office of Admissions.
SUPERVISIONEXERCISED:
May be responsible for thesupervision and coordination of work for student employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree Valid Michigan driver's license Experience and ability topositively interact with diverse student populations and groups. Ability to work independentlywhile engaging as a member of the Admissions team. Excellent written and oralcommunication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to address largegroups of students and/or adults. Ability to plan and organize amultifaceted personal and team workload. Demonstrate high level ofinitiative, enthusiasm, and perseverance. Ability to work a flexibleschedule which includes evenings, weekends, and statewide travel. Ability to load and transportadmissions materials, displays and other equipment. Ability to perform the essentialduties of the position with or without accommodation. PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in college admissionsor with high school audiences is preferred. Direct knowledge and experiencewith SVSU is preferred. WORKINGCONDITIONS:
Duties are generally performedinside and not exposed to adverse conditions. Duties require automobile travelwhich includes exposure to varying weather conditions.
Theabove reflects the general details considered necessary to describe theessential functions of the job, and shall not be construed as an exhaustivestatement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent inthe job. It is not intended to limit orin any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and controlthe work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression orillustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties notmentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Posted through: Open Until Filled Applicants must apply online at jobs.svsu.edu
About SVSU: Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For" (2016-2023).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.
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JOBSUMMARY: SVSU is looking for a highlydynamic, dedicated and passionate individual to inspire next year's class ofstudents. Individuals will engageprospective students and their families in one-on-one meetings (both virtualand in-person), present to large groups, host counselor update meetings andmore.
ESSENTIALDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with the Directorand other Admission staff to implement a recruitment plan to achieve SVSU'senrollment goals. Take SVSU's inspiring and inclusivemessage across the state by traveling in-person to high schools and attendingvarious student receptions and activities on behalf of SVSU. Significant travelwill be required during the months of September, October, November, March, andApril, in addition to sporadic travel at other times. Conduct in-person and virtualappointments and recruitment events through various technological platformsyear-round. Create and maintaincollaborative relationships with guidance counselors, parents and students fromfirst point of contact through final enrollment. Support high school counselors,administrators, prospective students and parents in a friendly manner throughprompt and consistent communication. Review and evaluateapplication-related materials and maintain student records. Accurately enter all necessarydata into an electronic contact management system to produce a log of inquiriesand direct student follow-up through text, phone and email channels. Coordinate follow-upcommunication campaigns with students, parents and counselors throughout theyear. Participate in the developmentand implementation of multi-faceted, outreach-related events and activities. Demonstrate in-depth knowledgeof SVSU academic programs and offerings. Participate in division-relatedprograms and services when requested. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions. SUPERVISIONRECEIVED:
Supervision is provided by theDirector and Associate Directors in the Office of Admissions.
SUPERVISIONEXERCISED:
May be responsible for thesupervision and coordination of work for student employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree Valid Michigan driver's license Experience and ability topositively interact with diverse student populations and groups. Ability to work independentlywhile engaging as a member of the Admissions team. Excellent written and oralcommunication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to address largegroups of students and/or adults. Ability to plan and organize amultifaceted personal and team workload. Demonstrate high level ofinitiative, enthusiasm, and perseverance. Ability to work a flexibleschedule which includes evenings, weekends, and statewide travel. Ability to load and transportadmissions materials, displays and other equipment. Ability to perform the essentialduties of the position with or without accommodation. PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in college admissionsor with high school audiences is preferred. Direct knowledge and experiencewith SVSU is preferred. WORKINGCONDITIONS:
Duties are generally performedinside and not exposed to adverse conditions. Duties require automobile travelwhich includes exposure to varying weather conditions.
Theabove reflects the general details considered necessary to describe theessential functions of the job, and shall not be construed as an exhaustivestatement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent inthe job. It is not intended to limit orin any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and controlthe work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression orillustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties notmentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Posted through: Open Until Filled Applicants must apply online at jobs.svsu.edu
About SVSU: Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For" (2016-2023).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.
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