Admissions Representative II - Montana Tech

Admissions Representative II

Department:                    Admissions 

Employment Detail:           Full-Time

Salary:                          $20.00/ hour

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK 

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.

Applications received by  January 7, 2023 will be guaranteed full review and consideration.  Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

DUTIES:

Montana Technological University seeks an organized and energetic Admissions Representative to engage prospective students, families, and organizations; recruiting students to apply and enroll who can benefit from and contribute to our distinct campus community of determined doers. The Admissions Representative will lead undergraduate recruitment efforts in an assigned territory to meet the university’s strategic enrollment goals. The Admissions Representative will develop relationships with inquiring students, assist them through the application process, and guide them through enrollment. The successful candidate will manage their assigned territory, organizing recruitment activities such as attending college fairs, visiting high schools, hosting and participating in campus visits and events, and maintaining student records in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Montana’s only Special Focus University, Montana Tech is consistently recognized among America’s best values in STEM and healthcare education. Montana Tech’s main campus is perched on a hill overlooking historic Butte, Montana’s Festival City. Nestled in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Southwest Montana, Butte boasts unparalleled access to outdoor recreation including hiking, camping, biking, skiing, climbing, floating, fishing, hunting, and more.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Planning, managing, and evaluating recruitment activities for prospective students within an assigned geographic territory, including but not limited to high school visits, college fairs, community college visits, and other events for groups and individual prospective students.
• Implementing professional written and verbal communication plan to provide prospective students and their families with information about Montana Tech and offer guidance through the college application and enrollment process.
• Supporting office operations, including answering phone calls and emails, staffing on-campus recruitment events, and meeting with prospective students from your assigned territory during campus visits
• Collaborating and cultivating relationships with alumni and departments across campus to support student recruitment efforts.
• Evaluating students for admission and making professional recommendations regarding admission.
• Safeguarding confidentiality of student, staff, and University information by exercising discretion in communication and following policies and procedures for the handling of records and other materials.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions and/or Executive Director of Admissions and Enrollment.
• Working in a team-oriented, flexible, and customer-service oriented manner, fostering and maintaining strong relationships with campus departments and University partners.
• Hours are typically M-F, 8-4:30, but a flexible work schedule is required to accommodate seasonal travel and events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma and Some College
• Valid Driver’s License
• The ability to work a flexible scheduling allowing travel

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and the ability to learn other software as assigned
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working in secondary education or at a college/university
• Demonstrated customer service, sales, or marketing experience
• Experience tailoring communication to varying audiences
• Demonstrated public speaking skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The ability to lift up to 49 pounds
• Ability to stand for up to 2 hours

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

Employment (veteran's) preference form

To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu

Why Work at Tech?

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.