What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Admissions position at St. Catherine University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Associate Director of Admissions
Division
Enrollment
Department/Office
Admissions - College for Women
Position Summary Information
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The Office of Admissions – College for Women at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Associate Director position.
The Associate Director will represent St. Catherine University to prospective day students and their families. They will supervise the Admission Counselor staff members, including recruiting, hiring, training and supervising counselors. Admission professionals are expected to contribute to ensuring that the quantity and quality of College for Women students desired by the college enroll each year.
Responsibilities:
The Associate Director will represent St. Catherine University to prospective day students and their families. They will supervise the Admission Counselor staff members, including recruiting, hiring, training and supervising counselors. Admission professionals are expected to contribute to ensuring that the quantity and quality of College for Women students desired by the college enroll each year.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Admission Counselor staff in the CFW Admission office.
- Provide supervisory support and training, assist in problem solving, and exhibit strong leadership skills.
- Assist the Director of Admission and the Admission Counselors in achieving enrollment goals.
- Manage geographic territory including visiting high schools, attending college fairs, making phone calls to inquiries and applicants.
- Counsel and advise prospective students and their families about admission and financing a St. Kate’s education.
- Assist in coordinating group campus visit and event programs (e.g. Minnesota Private College Week, Just Juniors, New Student Registration, Preview, and Fall Visit Days).
- Provide leadership for small group visits.
- Act as liaison to various departments on campus to coordinate recruitment efforts with those departments. Including but not limited to Academic departments, TRIO, the on-campus Honors program, etc.
- Provide new information about those departments to admission staff.
- Attend staff and other campus meetings, and maintain professional development by attending conferences, membership on committees.
- Coordinate the PSEO program for high school students.
Salary: $50,000 – $55,000
Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:
- Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid “gift” days when the University is closed.
- Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403b retirement plan access
- Accrued sick time
- Paid parental leave after one year of service
Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three (3) years of full-time work experience in admissions, college advising, college counseling, financial aid, financial literacy, or financial education. This could also include experience in complex sales
- Experience interacting respectfully and helpfully with a diverse population of students and parents
- Willingness to work and travel evenings and weekends
- Current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience effectively representing an education institution to prospective students and other key external constituents
- Supervisory experience
We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.
EEO Statement
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for STAFF
Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
20220668-STAFF
Posting Start Date
01/23/2025
Application Deadline
02/09/2025
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
