Entry Level Macalester Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Overview

Please Note:
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with the role of Assistant Director of Admissions, please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows Macalester College to consider candidates with different levels of experience for this position.
The Admissions and Financial Aid Division at Macalester College seeks to hire an Admissions Officer. This entry level position is suitable for recent college graduates and those with 1-3 years of professional experience.
The role serves as a prospective student's initial and ongoing contact with Macalester College and a spokesperson for the College's academic and co-curricular programs.
This is a full-time, exempt position that requires 3-8 weeks of overnight travel (Sept-October and March-May). For non-travel weeks this role offers hybrid flexibility based upon the seasonal demand according to the admissions cycle.
About the Department
At Macalester, our work is guided by academic excellence, internationalism, multiculturalism, and civic engagement. Our admissions team is collaborative and supportive.
We are committed to college access and to the impact of a Macalester education.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Recruitment and Travel

• Develop and annually reevaluate recruitment strategies for assigned regions

• Plan and execute high school visits, college fairs, off-campus interviews, and regional and national recruitment events

• Support yield activities for admitted students

• Lead campus visit programming for prospective students and families

• Collaborate with student ambassadors on recruitment initiatives

Application Review

• Participate in the admissions selection process and Admissions Committee

• Practice holistic admissions evaluation

• Make professional recommendations on admission decisions

• Collaborate with team partners in evaluation

Representation and Communication

• Present Macalester academic and co-curricular programs to prospective

• students and families

• Create a welcoming environment for all visitors

• Assist with special programming for underrepresented students of color, first-generation students, LGBTQIA+ students, and low-income students

• Cultivate relationships with high school administrators, counselors, and community-based organizations

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in division-wide initiatives and strategic planning

• Support research and data analysis efforts

• Assist with special projects as determined by the Dean of Admissions

• Engage in professional development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Valid US drivers license

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong presentation skills for various group sizes

• Deadline management and ability to multitask

• Attention to detail

• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications

• Strong understanding of liberal arts education values

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Demonstrated aptitude for counseling students and families

Preferred

• Experience working with diverse student populations

• Understanding of financial aid principles and processes

• Experience in student recruitment or enrollment management

• Familiarity with holistic application review

Schedule and Travel

• Full-time, 12-month position (38.75 hours per week)

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM with occasional evening and weekend work

• 3-8 weeks of overnight travel annually, primarily September-October and March - May

• Must be comfortable driving rental cars and flying domestically

• Limited remote work permitted; primary duties require regular on-campus presence

Qualifications: The position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

Compensation:

$51,384.00-$53,719.00 Annually

Union:

MAPE

Benefits

At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 90% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page

Bargaining units may have slightly different benefits negotiated in their contracts. Please see applicable contracts for more details.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Application Guidelines

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by July 24th. No applications will be received after this date.
Kim Price
Interim - Talent Acquisition Manager
price@macalester.edu

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