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The National Association for College Admissions Counseling | NACAC is closely monitoring the evolving news about the coronavirus (COVID-19). See below for:
▶ Coronavirus and College Admission ▶ Updates on NACAC College Fairs and Conferences ▶ Information from Related Organizations ▶ Factors Affecting the College Admission Process ▶ Other Impacts ▶ Additional Resources MORE INFORMATION
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In accordance with the CDC recommendations to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the MSCA Spring Conference has been cancelled. MSCA will issue full refunds to registrants starting this week. Refunds will be issued in the form of registration payment (i.e. credit cards will be credited, checks returned). MSCA knows how important professional development is for our members, therefore we will be working on duplicating the content of the conference in a “Virtual” Conference. Further communication about this opportunity will be heading your way in the coming weeks. In the meantime, for school counselors working to transition their programs online, check out the MSCA Resources and see here for help and resources from ASCA MORE INFORMATION
Virtual School Counseling Resources Planning for Virtual/Distance School Counseling During an Emergency Shutdown Download the PDF. Webinar on Demand: School Counseling in a Virtual Setting Watch the webinar. Open to members and nonmembers. Position Statement: The School Counselor and Virtual School CounselingRead the full position statement Magazine Article: It’s a Virtual World Read the article. Additional COVID-19 ResourcesHere are some suggestions and resources to consider as you provide support to your students regarding COVID-19. as well as links to other education-related organizations with valuable information to share. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Web CenterThis web center has been created to keep NASFAA members and the financial aid community updated on pertinent news related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). This web center is updated daily with new items marked as *NEW*.
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Attention Colleagues,
We are planning a VIRTUAL College Signing Day for Wednesday, May 6! The Montana University System and Reach Higher Montana are partnering to celebrate all Montana High School Seniors who plan to commit to their post-secondary plans. Please encourage every high school senior you know to visit ReachHigherMontana.org/classof2020 to learn more. All resources for student participation can be found at this website. We want to make sure all Montana high school students can participate. Here are two quick, easy ways for your students to join the fun. Email the following to: Classof2020@ReachHigherMontana.org High-quality video
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All materials are due no later than midnight on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Materials may also be mailed to: Reach Higher Montana, 40 West 6th Avenue, Helena, MT 59601. All submissions received by Friday, April 10th, will be eligible for early bird drawings! Winners will be posted on ReachHigherMontana.org and will be shared on social media. Students who send in a video or email will be entered into a random drawing for prizes including a $500 scholarship, a laptop and more! We know there is great uncertainty in these times. We also know that students may not have the technology resources to participate. As such, we hope you will assist them as much as possible. Please help us spread the word about this great opportunity by sharing this information with your students and their families via email and social media. How your schools can participate:
Maria Lillrose College Access Manager Educational Talent Search Montana University System Mlillrose@montana.edu 406-431-5057 cell 406-449-9138 office ACT UPDATES
ACT is offering digital learning and workforce resources to assist students, teachers, schools and workers impacted by COVID-19. We’re committed to serving community needs during this challenging time. The resources below are adaptable for use in home, through online learning and in workforce settings. Bookmark this page to stay on top of the ever-changing landscape as new resources and announcements are added. To see a full list of updates and resources visit the link below: MORE INFORMATION SAT / THE COLLEGE BOARD UPDATES Below you will find a summary updates relating to at-home digital AP exam and the AP Classroom supports. The full details of the update can be found on the AP Central Coronavirus Updates page. At-Home Digital Exams:
Due to the World Health Organization declaring the COVID-19 a global pandemic and several of the Montana Tribes limiting travel and group gatherings, we regret to inform you that the 2020 Montana Tribal College Fairs have been canceled. We are saddened to share this news, as we look forward to this team event with all of you each year. Due to this happening with only two weeks before this circuit, we recognize that this is an inconvenience and unfortunate for us all. The health and safety of everyone who participates in this event is our top priority. We appreciate your collaboration and service to students. In an effort to try and keep this partnership and service growing, we are still brainstorming ideas with our teams. We will be back in touch soon with more details about any alternative options and registration details. Thank you for your patience and understanding, as we all learn together in this new realm. Should you have any questions, please contact us. We appreciate your team efforts and welcome any ideas for continued collaboration. Please stay safe and healthy during this unique time. MPSEOC & The Montana Tribal College Team Following the votes at last month’s national conference to remove three provisions from NACAC’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practices (CEPP) and to institute a moratorium on enforcement of the entire document, members have asked for advice about what counselors can tell students and families moving forward. How will these changes affect students in the college admission process? What do students and their families need to know? And what can counselors tell them?
To help you respond, we asked NACAC colleagues on the Admission Practices Committee, Aaron Salasek and Stacey Cunitz, for their advice for counselors. Additionally, we are sharing an edited version of a letter prepared by NACAC member Rafael Figueroa, dean of college guidance at Albuquerque Academy (NM), for the parents of his students. Both documents, along with an updated version of the CEPP, are linked below. We hope these resources can help guide your conversations this fall with the understanding that it will still be some time until NACAC has complete details to share with you, our members. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation has not yet been resolved. We don’t know when the DOJ will make its decision, what it will entail, if a consent decree will be imposed, or what the association will need to do in order to comply. In the interim, we hope these resources can be of assistance. Please feel free to share these with colleagues as well as with the students and families you serve:
Thank you for your attention to this important issue. I am confident that despite the CEPP changes our association can and will remain a champion for the ethical practice of college admission. If you have further questions or for more information, please contact NACAC's governance team. Sincerely yours, Jayne Caflin Fonash NACAC President Miles Community College
Job Title: Admissions Counselor Department: Student Services Job Status: Full Time Amount of Travel Required: 50% - 75% Reports To: Director of Financial Aid and Admissions; Dean of Enrollment Management and Educational Support Services ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for promotion of the College through high school visitations, college fairs, and career fairs. Visit all high schools assigned per recruitment plan and develop relationships with high school counselors and related personnel. Assist with the planning and implementation of a comprehensive 12-month recruitment strategy for prospective students which includes creating and working toward targeted enrollment goals. Knowledge of all academic programs offered through Miles Community College including all continuing education and workforce development initiatives and be able to relay the information to potential students, parents, counselors, community agencies, and other interested parties. Assist prospective students in navigating the college’s admissions and advising process. This includes assisting these prospective students in identifying resources on the College campus that would include student support services, academic advising, financial aid counseling, and Veteran’s benefits assistance. Assist Marketing Coordinator with maintenance of social media used for recruiting purposes. Compile admissions packets and other promotional materials used for recruiting. Create and generate recruiting mailings and coordinate prospect management using Access, Excel, and Banner. This will include compiling and reporting prospect data to supervisors. Provide campus tours, facilitate student/parent question and answer sessions, and assist families with the admissions process to include first semester advisement. Plan and administrate all Campus Preview Days. In conjunction with the Director of Financial Aid and Admissions, organize and facilitate student recruitment events for special populations of students, including adult learners. Advise Student Ambassador Program. Assist with facilitation of Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) sessions and advise new students. Assist with the planning of Welcome Wagon and participate in Welcome Wagon weekend. Fulfill recruitment responsibilities per recruitment plan which includes managing and executing communication plans. Organize and supervise the College's fair booths per recruitment plan. Organize and supervise the College's annual Bucking Horse Parade entry. Serve on selected college committees as requested. Must be able to work evening hours and occasional weekends. Significant travel, including overnight travel, required. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid and Admissions, Dean of Enrollment Management, and Miles Community College President. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Business Acumen - Understands basic business practices. Change Management - Communicates changes effectively. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments. Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments. Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent action. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Improves processes, products and services. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly. Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Adapts strategy to changing conditions. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Degree must be from an accredited institution. Experience: Show experience and knowledge in regard to the organization and development of recruitment plans.
New Student Specialist
ABOUT Responsible for providing information to prospective students. Duties include working to build relationships with students, high school counselors, teachers and others on an information-sharing basis. Responsible for processing official documents as needed, data entry and assisting with on-campus programs including representing MSU-Northern at university and community events. Provide campus tours to prospective students and their families. Assist prospective students through application, admission, and first semester course enrollment. Department Admissions, Office of Student Success Benefits Eligible Yes Compensation Annual Salary $32,000 RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for providing information to prospective students. Duties include working to build relationships with students, high school counselors, teachers and others on an information-sharing basis. Responsible for processing official documents as needed, data entry and assisting with on-campus programs including representing MSU-Northern at university and community events. Provide campus tours to prospective students and their families. Assist prospective students through application, admission, and first semester course enrollment. 1. Provide accurate information to prospective, admitted and current students including programs, admission requirements, scholarship information, and residence life. 2. Coordinate and conduct high school visits and other opportunities to meet prospective students. 3. Schedule travel arrangements. 4. Perform computer functions to extract data from Banner and Radius. 5. Conduct campus tours for individuals or groups and meet with campus visitors. 6. Assist new students through application and admission processes. 7. Register new freshman students for their first semester of classes. 8. Represent Northern at campus and community events. 9. Attend college fairs. 10. Initiate and maintain contact with all prospective students by phone and email. 11. Develop relationships with students, high school counselors, teachers and industry partners. 12. Travel extensively from August until May. Most travel is by car, some air travel may be required. 13. Help with any other areas of MSU-Northern’s recruiting plan not specifically mentioned above. Additional Duties 1. Use Banner for data processing. 2. Use Radius for Student Contact Management 3. Work with other departments on campus to keep current about information presented to prospective students. 4. Committee assignments. 5. Special projects as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Knowledge or experience using Banner 2. Knowledge or experience using Hobsons Radius or similar CRM 3. Experience working with students in admissions, recruiting, residence life, student senate, orientation, or other campus and student organizations 4. Experience planning and coordinating projects 5. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills 6. Experience in making presentations to large groups 7. Sales experience The Successful Candidate Will: 1. Have excellent organizational skills 2. Be ability to relate well with people 3. Have good communication skills 4. Be self-motivated 5. Be flexible 6. Be team oriented Special Requirements: 1. Lift up to 50 lbs. 2. Office environment, extensive time spent in automobile, road and weather conditions while driving and staying in motels For the full position listing, and to apply, visit: https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/1612 Coordinator of Student Life and College Housing
Department: Student Engagement and Aux Svcs Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Dean of Student Engagement and Aux. Svcs Amount of Travel Required: No travel required Positions Supervised: Office hours and weekend duty as assigned. Resident Assistants and Office Workers POSITION SUMMARY The Coordinator of Student Life and College Housing is a live-in position and is an integral part of the Residence Halls and College Community. There are significant time commitments required of the position. Due to the unique nature of this position, work cannot easily be translated into hours worked per day or week. The Coordinator of Student Life and Campus Housing position requires both regularly scheduled responsibilities and times at which the Coordinator is available and accessible to residents and staff with many of these hours being at unconventional times. On average, this position should expect to work 40 hours per week. The individual is responsible for the oversight of all Housing and Residence Life functions and Campus Disability Services. Responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day operations of disability services and coordination. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. STUDENT LIFE AND ENGAGEMENT Supervise educational and social activities each academic year in accordance with the Residence Life programming model requirements. Collaborate with the student life team to create and engage with an annual calendar of programming to ensure an active and vibrant student life. SUPERVISION Supervise the Resident Assistants and/or other assigned personnel. Create agendas and facilitate Weekly RA Staff Meetings and 1:1 meetings with RA staff. Maintain documentation and evaluation plans for all RA staff. Attend a weekly meeting with Dean of Student Engagement. See official position listing (linked below) for full ADMINISTRATIVE duties and POSITION COMPETENCIES. SKILLS & ABILITIES
EDUCATION Associate's Degree (two-year college or technical school), Bachelor’s Degree preferred. EXPERIENCE Previous experience in student life preferred. Experience working with Banner preferred. Experience working with individuals with different abilities and understanding of disability laws and best practices. For More Information & The Full Job Posting, Visit: https://content.milescc.edu/Employment/JobDescriptions/CoordinatorStudentLife-CollegeHousing-July2018.pdf |
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