Job Description
Required Qualifications BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or master's degree. Demonstrated commitment to fostering the University’s mission of an inclusive and welcoming University community Must have a valid driver’s license; may occasionally support recruitment events off campus. Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking skills and experience. Strong ability to work independently within established guidelines and make decisions according to policies and procedures. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in college admissions and recruitment or a closely related unit such as campus tours, orientation, college access community-based organizations or other direct work with student outreach and enrollment. Experience working with students around food, agricultural, or natural resource science topics. Event planning or project management experience. University of Minnesota experience defined broadly such as former student, graduate, employee, or community member of any campus. Demonstrated experience with Technolutions Slate. Priority Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 27th 2026 Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program. Hybrid Occasional remote work may be accommodated at the discretion of the Office of Admissions when such remote work is in the interest of the University. The Undergraduate Office of Admissions is seeking a highly motivated, focused, and results-oriented Admissions Counselor who will serve as a key contact for prospective students interested in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS). This position represents the University of Minnesota and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences to prospective students, prospective student families, and high school officials while providing customer service to prospective students from a variety of geographical locations. This is a 100%, full-time, 12-month, on-campus, annually renewable appointment in the academic professional and administrative (P&A) personnel series. Most work is conducted during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. However, evening and weekend work is occasionally required, as necessary, to properly execute the duties of this role. Occasional remote work may be accommodated at the discretion of the Office of Admissions when such remote work is in the interest of the University. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Recruitment and Outreach 25% Serve as the face of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences for prospective first-year students interested in pursuing our majors at the U of M at a variety of recruitment events. Recruit and facilitate enrollment of high-achieving prospective CFANS students through highly personalized student interactions, implementation of strategic recruitment plans, and more. Implement extensive CFANS recruitment and relationship-building efforts through targeted written, telephone, and in-person communications. Partnerships and Relationship Management 25% Serve as a stakeholder manager between CFANS and the Office of Admissions. Assist in advising the CFANS Ambassador Student Group. Use data and personal student relationships to inform CFANS of impactful recruitment efforts. Execute special projects as assigned by CFANS and the Office of Admissions, based on personal strengths or abilities. Campus Visit and Event Coordination 20% Proactively plan and execute specialized visits to create a memorable experience for students by following a strategic visit model created by the Office of Admissions and CFANS. Collaborate with CFANS to plan, facilitate, and execute campus visits and events for students. Engage and utilize the CFANS Ambassador program to assist with on-campus visits, specialized experiences, and recruitment. Participate in the execution of the Office of Admissions Visits and Events programs. Meet with students and their families on campus to provide admissions information and support them in taking the next step in the enrollment process. Learn 3-4 presentations and present information regularly to prospective students and families. Counseling, Advising, and Customer Service 20% Represent the Undergraduate Office of Admissions by answering questions and providing extra-mile customer service to prospective students and their supporters about university resources, academic opportunities, appl