COLLEGE OF MENOMINEE NATION
Position Description

Internal/External Posting

JOB TITLE: Admissions and Recruiting Specialist
SUPERVISOR: Admissions Coordinator
LOCATION: College of Menominee Nation - Keshena Campus
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Admissions and Recruiting Specialist will initiate, coordinate, and implement admissions and recruitment activities throughout northeast Wisconsin.  Recruitment will include overnight travel and presenting programs to large and small groups.  This is a partially grant funded position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Facilitate and chair monthly Recruitment Committee meetings.

  • Develop a recruitment plan to include area high schools, tribal offices, pow-wows, training centers, and college fairs in coordination with Recruitment Committee.
  • Develop and implement a budget for recruitment in coordination with Recruitment Committee.
  • Identify, recruit, and support students interested in pursuing degrees.
  • Develop demonstration materials to be used at high school presentations and college fairs.
  • Build relationships with Indian communities, education leaders, and elders.
  • Provide the Admission Representative with accurate information regarding prospective students.
  • Work with prospective students to complete admissions form and start registration/admission process.
  • Work with admissions, financial aid and other student services personnel to ensure student success in the registration/admissions process.
  • Appropriately communicate to the public at large the role CMN plays in the community it serves.
  • Gather and report data relevant to the success of students contacted, enrolled, and successful at College of Menominee Nation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree is required and experience in sales, marketing or higher education is preferred.  Applicants must possess strong interpersonal communication skills and marketing ability.  Strong computer skills in word-processing, keyboarding, and database maintenance are required.  The ability to organize, prioritize, and work successfully with a wide variety of people is essential.  Applicants should be willing to learn about the community, the local campus and other college programs and resources relative to student needs and must be a team player.  Spanish language fluency is helpful.   It is necessary to have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and a willingness to travel throughout northeast Wisconsin, including some overnights, when necessary.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
A complete application includes: a letter of interest, a current resume, a completed College of Menominee Nation application form (found under employment/jobs on College website), transcripts of all completed college level course work (copies acceptable – official transcripts required upon hire), three professional letters of recommendation and proof of Tribal enrollment status, if applicable.  All materials should be sent directly to Human Resources, P.O. Box 1179, Keshena, WI 54135.  Position open until filled; first preference will be given to complete application materials submitted by Noon on Tuesday, September 30, 2008.

Note: Pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

 

EOE/MITW82-10