Minimum Qualifications:

• Must support the mission, vision and values of NDSCS
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in communication, marketing, or other closely related field
• Three years of professional experience in higher education (or closely related field).
• Capacity to think strategically and to work creatively to meet established goals.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate staff: hiring, training, orientation, evaluation, coaching, managing meetings, policy development, and establishing goals.
• Proven ability to make strategic, data-informed decisions.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, including persuasive presentation abilities to audiences of all sizes.
• Self-directed and intrinsically motivated to succeed.

• Verified interpersonal and relationship-development skills with diverse individuals and organizations.
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally, particularly during the fall, throughout the MN/SD/ND region (and nationally infrequently).  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in communication, higher education, or closely related field.
• 3+ years of direct experience in admission office of non-profit regionally accredited college/university.
• Communication, marketing, and/or public relations experience.
• Proven ability to foster equity and inclusion, and create a diverse, inclusive work environment.
• Familiarity with current issues impacting higher