ADMISSIONS RECRUITER
Minnesota State University is accepting applications to fill an Admissions Recruiter position in
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
The University: Minnesota State University Moorhead offers 76 undergraduate majors with 172
different emphases and options, 9 pre-professional studies programs, 10 graduate degree
programs, and 11 graduate certificate programs. The majors include 19 areas of teacher licensure
preparation. Our professional programs are grounded in the liberal arts, designed to provide a
broad base of knowledge and cultural themes. MSUM enrolls approximately 7,000 students from
37 states and 56 countries. MSUM is part of the Tri-College University, an educational
consortium that includes Concordia College, a private college in Moorhead, and North Dakota
State University in adjacent Fargo, North Dakota.
The Position: The Admissions Recruiter position is responsible for all phases of recruitment,
admissions and enrollment functions within assigned regional and national territory. A primary
aspect of the position is to develop and sustain relationships with high school guidance
counselors and community college transfer coordinators to attract and recruit prospective
freshmen and transfer students. The position reports to the Director of Admissions.
Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree and at least one or more years of customer
service experience. Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal and organizational
skills, effective oral and written skills; ability to make presentations to large and small groups
from diverse populations; possess initiative and high energy; excellent ability to multi-task in a
fast-paced environment independently and as an effective team member; must be computer
literate; extensive travel is required that includes driving long distances that requires overnight
stays; evening and weekend hours are required when necessary; a valid driver’s license is essential;
must have ability to lift, load and unload recruitment publications and promotional items.
Information for Candidates: Interested candidates should continue application process via the
MSUM website (www.mnstate.edu/humanresources/employment). Candidates must complete
online application and submit with current resume, a letter of interest that includes qualifications
for the position; and the names, addresses (including email), and telephone numbers for at least
three professional references. A review of completed applications will begin on December 15,
2014 and continue until the position is filled.
Questions and requests for additional information about the position should be directed to:
James Anderson
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Minnesota State University Moorhead
anderjim@mnstate.edu
Minnesota State University Moorhead is an equal opportunity educator and employer and is a
member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.