Job Description

The purpose of this position is to lead prospecting and recruitment efforts for the College by promoting the college's academic programs and student success services in a goal-oriented, metrics driven environment. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting recruitment activities which may include high school visits, hosting on- and off-campus information sessions, leading tours of the college, public speaking, attending college and education fairs, visiting workforce centers, representing the college at job fairs and other community relations events, conducting phone/email/text outreach, conducting position-related research and hosting special events that lead to meeting enrollment goals for the college. This position will be focused on student success and will guide students successfully through the enrollment process from point of inquiry to admission and in coordination with advisors and other

student services staff, to first semester enrollment.

Principle Responsibilities & Duties

• Implement outreach and recruitment strategies and activities to achieve enrollment goals for Ridgewater College, while also reporting, monitoring and tracking results.

• Guide new and incoming students through the admissions process and in collaboration with advising and student services staff, through registration and matriculation.

• Other duties as assigned to ensure collaboration and efficiency within the Advancement & Outreach division (including marketing, recruiting, Foundation) and with other student services departments (admissions, advising, registration, financial aid, business office, TRIO, disability services, etc.)

This position is not telework eligible

Salary Range:

$23.98 - $34.69 per hour / $50,070 - $72,433/ yearly

Minimum Qualifications

• Related work experience

• Demonstrated experience in customer service, sales, recruitment, advertising, public relations, marketing, or communications

• Public speaking, written and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to communicate clearly and professionally in numerous formats to share information about the college as well as gather required information from prospective students

• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to implement and communicate process changes

• Problem-solving skills and ability to use analytic reasoning to identify alternative solutions and approaches to problems

Preferred Qualification 

• Associate's degree in a related field and one year of related work experience

• Experience working with diverse populations

• Knowledge of post-secondary education

• Experience with a Minnesota State college or university

• Experience in college recruiting, admissions or marketing

• Bilingual

• Experience with customer relationship management databases

• Experience with event planning and execution

Other Requirements

Job Requirement:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Online application deadline is 11:59PM on April 30, 2026.

Application must include:

• Online Employment Application

• Resume

• Letter of Interest / Cover Letter addressing the position qualifications

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Institution Information

MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.

VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.

• Empowerment - We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.

• Excellence - We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.

• Trust and Respect - We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.

• Collaboration - We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.

• Curiosity and Creativity - We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.

• Accountability - As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.

About Ridgewater College

Ridgewater College is a community and technical college that offers more than 100 educational programs in Transfer Education, transfer options, and technical education. Ridgewater College serves more than 5500 students on its campuses in the growing communities of Willmar and Hutchinson, Minnesota. Ridgewater College also offers some programs that are unique in the state of Minnesota and nationally. Small class sizes, up-to-date technology, and access to many student activities and organizations (including intercollegiate sports, choir, theater, and Student Senate) give students the opportunity to enjoy a positive college experience. Ridgewater College is proud of its scholarship foundation, and excellent graduation and job placement rates. As a partner in the region's business and industry, Ridgewater College strives to maintain a quality of education for tomorrow's workforce, and to keep pace with the needs of the community by offering Customized and Continuing Education courses. Ridgewater College is recognized as an educational leader that exemplifies innovation and excellence within a student-centered learning environment, and is dedicated to providing an accessible, affordable, and supportive setting for all students.

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