Overnight Mental Health Counselor

The Transfer Admissions Counselor recruits, evaluates, and advises prospective transfer students to meet institutional enrollment goals. The Transfer Admission Counselor is responsible for recruiting, advising, and supporting prospective transfer students throughout the admission process at UMR. This role focuses on building relationships with community colleges. The counselor will guide students on transfer credits, degree pathways, financial aid options, and university resources to enhance transfer student enrollment and retention.

Position is located within the Enrollment Management/Admissions office areas on the Rochester campus. Position is Monday through Friday, normal campus office hours. Some weekend and nights will be required. Admissions Representatives must be able to travel. Overnight visits may be required (travel reimbursement is provided). This role is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. Recruit transfer students to the undergraduate health sciences and BSHP programs of the University of Minnesota Rochester, including but not limited to the following activities.

Community College visits: travel to community colleges to cultivate relationships with counselors and interested students; assist in developing a travel schedule and making detailed arrangements.

Personal Correspondence: manage application and enrollment-specific communications via text, phone, e‑mail, social media, print publications, personalized letters, and other appropriate forms of communication. Accurate, up‑to‑date record keeping: maintain accurate data in software systems and keep detailed records of student contacts.

Manage special projects as assigned.

Office of Admissions Teamwork / Application Processing Management (25%)

Contribute to the daily operation of the Office of Admissions, as assigned by the Director.

Evaluate applications, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other supplemental materials.

Manage projects and workflow to ensure project goals and deadlines are met.

Bachelor's degree and two years of post‑graduate experience or master's degree.

At least one year of experience in admissions, student recruitment, the transfer process, or multicultural student support; Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (for data reconciliation) and experience with Student Information Systems or CRMs (e.g., High emotional intelligence for handling sensitive financial conversations with families and extreme attention to detail to avoid over‑awarding budgets.

Demonstrated intercultural competence, including experience working in diverse communities.

Fluent in English and one other language (e.g., Spanish, Hmong, Somali).

diversity and inclusion; and community.

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and take initiative, working independently without supervision.

Excellent communication skills, including writing (especially e‑mails) and public speaking.

Ability to relate well with high school students and parents with strong interpersonal communication competency.

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.

Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.

Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Disability and employer‑paid life insurance.

Employee wellbeing program.

Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.

Financial counseling services.

Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.

This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. Applications must be submitted online. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your My Job Applications page and uploading documents in the My Cover Letters and Attachments section.

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