What are the responsibilities and job description for the MnSCU Academic Professional 3 - Assistant Director of Admissions position at Inver Hills Community College?
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Working Title:
MnSCU Academic Professional 3 - Assistant Director of Admissions
Institution:
Inver Hills Community College
Classification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
City:
Inver Grove HeightsRosemount
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Classified - Unlimited
Salary Range:
$27.84 - $40.82
Job Description
The Assistant Director of Admissions plays a key role in supporting the Admissions and Testing departments at both Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) and Inver Hills Community College (Inver). This position focuses on strengthening alignment and streamlining processes across both campuses. The Assistant Director will oversee communication strategies for prospective students and applicants, manage application processing workflows, and ensure a comprehensive understanding of testing center functions. Additionally, the Assistant Director will act as a work lead in the Director of Recruitment and Admissions' absence.
As a leader within the Admissions and Testing teams, the Assistant Director will guide important initiatives such as research, assessment, and continuous process improvement efforts. This includes overseeing internal and external communications, outreach/recruitment strategies, and operational tasks such as staff scheduling and training. As a critical member of the Student Affairs Division, the Assistant Director will contribute to college-wide student success and enrollment management efforts by participating in various committees, workgroups, and meetings where relevant, including but not limited to the Admissions Bold New Future Teams. This role requires close collaboration with Student Affairs, faculty, and academic departments to ensure the overall success of students, the department, division, and both Colleges, by way of programs/programming and event development.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years of professional experience in Admissions, Advising or other Student Services area; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 1 year of professional experience, an associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months experience
- Previous leadwork experience and/or demonstrated progressive work responsibilities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Personal computing/technology skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office software; experience with and comfort utilizing multiple types of technology.
- Demonstrated ability to create and deliver communications plans and reports and to provide data.
- Strategic planning experience and excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and administer multiple activities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and faculty with diverse perspectives and backgrounds and evidence of commitment to the success of culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse learners.
Preferred Qualification
- Bachelors' degree and/or higher
- Professional level experience working in higher education.
- CRM (Salesforce, Retain, or similar platform) experience.
- Experience with project management.
- Ability to work well under pressure and respond to multiple demands.
- Experience working with and knowledge of International Student admissions processes.
Other Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday; Day Shift (7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm)
Occasional evenings and weekend due events.
Telework (Yes/No)
No; May be eligible for future partial telework, based upon need of the department.
Application Procedure:
Please upload the following information with your application:
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Current Resume: Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.
- Transcript: May be unofficial for review purposes
Internal Applicants
All current DCTC/Inver Hills employees will need to log into
Workday
to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.
Contact
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Human Resources at
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Human Resources at
humanresources@inverhills.edu
or at 651-450-3371.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
About
Inver Hills Community College is an accredited 2-year college in the Southeast suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer nearly 40 programs and hundreds of classes for students of all ages and backgrounds. At Inver Hills, we are dedicated to advancing the power and promise of education. This vision guides our daily work and captures the spirit of our campus.. Through career exploration and professional preparation, our graduates leave Inver Hills fully prepared to launch their careers or pursue further education at a four-year institution.
Inver Hills is aligned with Dakota County Technical College (DCTC). Located nine miles away on County Road 42 via U.S. Route 52, DCTC offers a broad range of professional, technical, and liberal arts programs that complement academic programs at Inver Hills. Both
Inver Hills Community College
and Dakota County Technical College
are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.
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:
02-26-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
02-03-2025
Close Date:
02-25-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Angela Loza
Posting Contact Email:
dw6493kv@minnstate.eduSalary : $28 - $41
