Admissions Specialist

To provide incoming students with knowledge to make informed decisions about educational and career goals with Minot State University’s quality programs, small size, and affordable tuition and to attract and enroll prepared students from around the world. We are dedicated to student success by seeking students committed to persevering and graduating. We are proud to serve as the front door to Minot State University, and to provide a personalized experience tailored to student needs by striving to give the best service possible.

This position is responsible for the entire enrollment process for applicants to Minot State University, communicating with applicants and administering the admission standards. This position also is a member of the enrollment management team that supports recruitment and registration of students

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility

• Process all applications including Canadian and International applicants. Data entry for applicant biodemographics, applicant academic records, admission decision data, and campus level service indicators and student groups.
• Create and maintain admission checklist. Communicate with the applicant missing checklist items.
• Evaluate transcripts, test scores, and other admission documents. Follow state and institutional policies to determine admission provisional statuses, service indicators, and student group placement, exempt students from admission standards such as core HS classes. Escalate admission files as needed to campus administration.
• Produce admission decision letters.
• Schedule campus admissions committee meetings.
• Create and manage paper and digital files of application and admission records. Verify record retention.
• Gather data to ease the transition to campus for new students in working with other departments. Distribution of student records to appropriate departments.
• Issuing refunds for duplicate payments.
• Attend state sponsored meetings.
• Assist with General office duties as needed
• Keep up-to-date on campus developments and changes.
• Participate in staff meetings, committee work, and other duties as assigned.
• Compile data for institutional studies as requested.

Requirements
AA/AS required BA/BS preferred in information systems, communication, public relations, marketing or business. Experience in working with computers and application software (work processing, scanning, database, spreadsheets) PeopleSoft experience preferred.

Application
Please submit an online application through the MSU Website.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement
Minot State University (MSU) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off-campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law. MSU complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.

For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.edu
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ND Veteran's Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.