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Metropolitan State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and five time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire an Admissions Counselor and Community Outreach Liaison. This is a full-time, probationary position within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs/Admissions department.

Minimum Qualifications:

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

Physical Requirements of the Job: Ability to lift and carry program materials weighing up to 30 lbs., setting up displays and tables, must be able to give tours around campus.

Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on 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.

The University: Metropolitan State University, a member of the Minnesota State, is a public, urban university located in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. The University provides an excellent, inclusive and engaging education to eliminate educational opportunity gaps and lead the Twin Cities community to a prosperous and equitable future. Recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve approximately 10,200 students, two-thirds of whom are from communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college or are eligible for Pell grants. Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked #39 out of 1449). The university is a four-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. Metropolitan State offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Recognized in 2008 and 2014 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement and named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching scholarship and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metropolitan State University is actively working to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to advance equity and close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support.
Visit our web site at http://www.metrostate.edu

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: www.metrostate.edu/security

The School/Academic Department: The mission of the Office of Admissions is to recruit, admit, and serve an eligible, diverse student population regionally, and nationally. It embraces the University’s commitment to attain the quality of students who are able to matriculate and graduate. The Office of Admissions also maintains the integrity of the admissions process; thus ensuring efficient and systematic evaluation of credentials. Through multiple recruitment strategies, the Office of Admissions works to ensure that eligible students have access to higher education.

Salary: This is a Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) Range C position with a salary range of $43,785 (minimum) to $75,840 (maximum). Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) and the MSUAASF organization.

* Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the MSUAASF which can be found at: