College Recruiter
Academic and Enrollment Services - Office of Recruitment
University of Illinois at Chicago
Close Date: 01/04/2016
Salary Range: $33,500 - $37,000
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is seeking to fill several College Recruiter positions. This position recruits prospective high school and transfer students through the development and implementation of integrated marketing and recruitment strategies necessary to meet the enrollment goals of the University. This is a highly visible position that represents the University’s interests during high profile events and to a wide range of constituents (e.g. state legislators, community leaders and organizations, parents and students) and venues (e.g. college fairs and programs, local, state and national conferences and events).
Duties:
Develop and implement recruitment and yield strategies to attract prospective students to the Campus and meet the enrollment needs of the University.
Establish and maintain relationships with students/parents, high school counselors, teachers, and administrators to provide pre-admission advice and counsel relative to the recruitment and admissions processes.
Seek out opportunities to engage and meet prospective students by participating in local, state-wide, or national school events, college fairs, community organizations, etc.
Field questions and respond to inquiries from prospective students through various mediums (e.g. individual appointments, telephone, email and social networking.)
Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective student questions and concerns
Host and assist in the establishment and coordination of on-campus programs for prospective students.
Represent the University during on-campus events to provide information about available offerings (including but not limited to academic programs, resources, opportunities, facilities, etc.).
Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make recommendations for program changes and enhancements.
Compile, assess and interpret student data, event outcomes, recruitment trends, market area trends and report findings to senior leadership.
Update and report regularly on recruiting events and outcomes.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Minimum of one year experience in student counseling, admissions and/or UIC undergraduate campus involvement or leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Public speaking experience and organization skills preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to working with diverse populations.
Ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems, initiate and implement projects independently.
Membership in the Illinois Association for College Admissions Counseling (IACAC) and the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) preferred.
Occasional overnight travel, locally, statewide and nationally required.
To Apply: For fullest consideration, you must complete an online application through the UIC Job Board at:
https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=58643
The above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Monday, January 4, 2016.
We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
