Dakota State University Hiring for Transfer Admissions Specialist at Madison, SD Full Time

Dakota State University is seeking applications for a Transfer Admissions Specialist. The successful candidate will provide undergraduate transfer students with information regarding DSU’s educational programs, the admission and enrollment process, financial aid opportunities, and more. The position reports to the Director of Admissions.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct on campus and virtual admission visits.
• Attend regional transfer college fairs.
• Travel to and building relationships with regional community colleges and those colleges with which DSU has established articulation agreements.
• Develop communication plans and utilize CRM technology to manage student messaging.
• Assist in planning and executing new student registration and orientation sessions.
• Conduct preliminary transfer course evaluations.
• Provide expertise for transfer of dual credit courses.
• Partner with advising staff as a member of a transfer student’s success network.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Ability to travel as required by the position.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior time management and organization skills.
• Excellent customer service skills

Benefits:

• Flexible benefits package – including paid time off, health and retirement benefits
• Life and disability insurance options
• Reduced tuition, longevity pay and training opportunities
• Professional liability coverage

How to Apply:
DSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.

Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Dakota State University:
DSU is located in Madison, South Dakota in the southern lakes region of the state. The region boasts a wealth of outdoor sports and a life-style possible only in smaller towns and rural communities. Madison is just a 50-minute drive from Sioux Falls, the larges city in South Dakota.

Dakota State employees receive a comprehensive and flexible benefits package including paid time off, health and retirement benefits, and life and disability insurance options. Other benefits include reduced tuition, longevity pay and training opportunities. DSU also provides professional liability coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
DSU is committed to equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants with disabilities are invited to identify any necessary accommodations required in the application process. E-Verify, EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madison, SD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location