Assistant Director of Admissions and Transfer Pathways Counselor

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Director of Admissions and Transfer Pathways Counselor Division Enrollment Department/Office Admissions - College for Women Position Summary Information

Advertisement St. Catherine University and our College for Women Admission Office invite applications for an Assistant Director of Admissions and Transfer Pathways Counselor position.

St. Catherine University is the largest private Catholic women's college in the nation. We educate women to lead and influence. In an era when the empowerment of women continues to make headlines and issues of equity and inclusion are front of mind, St. Catherine University is a place where you can live your values. Our Admission team connects with young people to help them identify their education goals. The Assistant Director of Admissions and Transfer Pathways Counselor enthusiastically represents St. Catherine University to prospective College for Women and College for Adult students and their families as well as outside constituents who assist students in transferring to other colleges.

Responsibilities include:

• Build relationships with Community College students, advisors, academic departments and other student centered community college departments.
• Counsel and advise prospective transfer, second degree, non-degree and pre-requisite students & their families about admission and financial aid for the CfW and CfA, Academic programs, campus departments and services.
• Manage a geographic territory including visiting /community colleges, attending college fairs and school visits, contacting inquiries, applicants and accepted students by email and/or phone for the purpose of meeting enrollment goals.
• Nurture and develop an external presence at area community colleges, while building new relationships to recruit more students to the university.
• Complete degree audit and program planning with transfer students following completion of transfer evaluation.
• Work with the Registrar's office to insure admission counselors have the resources and support necessary to serve students with transfer of credit in the admission process.
• Assist with implementation of group campus visit programs, including but not necessarily limited to Transfer Info, Registration, Preview, and Fall Visit Days.
• Review application files and conduct required interviews.
• Attend staff and other campus meetings.
• Maintain professional development by attending conferences, staff development, and membership on committees.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of admission experience or similar sales experience.
• Willingness to work and travel evenings and weekends during recruiting season.
• Experience or interest in interacting with a diverse population of students and parents.
• Appreciation for the mission of the University.
• Driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using transfer evaluation tools to complete credit evaluation and course planning for prospective transfer students. Possible tools include Transfer Equivalency System (TES) or Transferology & Degree Works.

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 or . Application instructions for STAFF Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. Applications will be considered as they are submitted.

Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series, including a booster, unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation/exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit stkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine .

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: .

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number -STAFF

Posting Start Date 04/11/2022

Application Deadline 05/22/2022