Outreach & Admissions Specialist
Classification: MnSCU Academic Professional 1
Campus: Willmar
Bargaining Unit: MAPE, 214
Employment Condition: Full-time, Unlimited
Classified Status: Unclassified
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (8:00AM-4:30PM)
Salary Range: $23.98-$34.69 per hour / $50,070 – $72,433/yearly
PCN: 00798635
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Job Summary
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. 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.)
Application Details
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
