at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
College Recruiter - Office of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach
College Recruiter - Office of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach
Hiring Department: Office of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026779
Posting Close Date: 8/23/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
This position recruits prospective high school students through the development and implementation of
integrated marketing and recruitment strategies necessary to meet the enrollment goals of the University of Illinois at
Chicago. 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), venues (e.g. college fairs and programs, local, state
and national conferences and events), and territories (local, regional, national, or international).
Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as a primary field representative for a recruitment territory, fielding questions and responding to inquiries from prospective students from that territory through varied communication channels and through a range of recruitment activities, and benchmarks, for the purpose of increasing applications and enrollments. Territory assignments will vary on college recruiter to college recruiter basis and may include local, regional, national and international territories.
Maintain a travel schedule and represent undergraduate admissions at various recruitment events, high school visits, and yield activities throughout the designated territory.
Maintain a regular office schedule, acting as the primary point of contact for prospective students via telephone, and arranging and completing campus appointments with prospective students.
Nurture relationships, through various communication channels, with students, parents, high school counselors, teachers, and administrators providing admissions advice and counsel relative to the recruitment and admissions processes.
Regularly present admissions and recruitment information for campus visitors (prospective students, families, student and school groups) of various sizes.
Host and assist in the 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.
Regularly interfaces with campus departments and external community groups and organizations to promote and support the University's overall recruitment efforts.
Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make recommendations for program changes and enhancements.
Compile, assess and interpret student data, event outcomes, recruitment trends, and regularly report findings to senior leadership.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time during peak travel season of the recruitment cycle. Frequent local travel expected.
Overnight, statewide, and national travel may be required. Ability to work select evenings and... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
