Coordinator of Undergraduate Recruitment - Office of Academic Programs, College of ACES (163338)
University of Illinois

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College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Office of Academic Programs

Coordinator of Undergraduate Recruitment

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Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

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The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

Primary Position Function/Summary:

Provide recruitment and admissions coordination and leadership in a fast-paced, professional student-focused and results-driven environment. Collaborate with Academic Programs and Departmental staff on recruitment initiatives to drive undergraduate enrollment growth through the development of strategic recruitment and relationships.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Provide leadership to ACES undergraduate recruitment efforts by working closely with ACES departmental recruiters and academic advisors as well as staff in the Office of Academic Programs with the goal of growing overall undergraduate student enrollment.
• Establish and maintain an undergraduate recruitment budget in consultation with the Associate Dean for Academic Programs.
• Reach out and encourage prospective students to explore and eventually apply to College of ACES majors by coordinating and hosting college-wide visits and prospective and admitted student events, making phone calls, sending informational emails and building personal relationships.
• Counsel and advise prospective students as they move through the admissions process including consulting with them on program fit, answering questions about the admissions process, alleviating concerns, and assisting with application submissions.
• Actively manage and report on the prospective student pipeline, work towards admissions goals, and assist in admissions event planning.
• Present at recruiting events, both in-person and online.
• Establish a high-quality recruitment experience for interested candidates in the College of ACES.
• Work some evening and weekend hours, and travel within the state of Illinois as needed.
• Assume additional appropriate academic duties as assigned to further the mission of ACES Academic Programs.

Admissions

• Evaluate admissions applications; apply discretion and independent judgment in evaluating and comparing applications and gathering information in preparation for admission consideration; and provide input to the admissions team for admissions decisions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree

Preferred: Master's degree in an ACES related major

Experience

Required: Two years of professional experience. Experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred: Minimum of one year of relevant experience in recruiting, admissions or sales.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required: Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, and proven success in managing across multiple stakeholders. Must demonstrate a service-oriented attitude for working with faculty and students. Working knowledge of computer related databases and office related software.

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT DETAILS: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full time, 100% professional appointment.

PROPOSED STARTING DATE: July 16, 2022

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, contact information of three professional references, and a statement demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by June 5, 2022. All requested information must be submitted via the online system for your application to be considered. For further information please contact Dr. Debra Korte, search chair, via e-mail at dskorte@illinois.edu .

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

College Name or Administrative Unit:

ACES

Category:

5-Education and Student Services

Title:

Coordinator of Undergraduate Recruitment - Office of Academic Programs, College of ACES (163338)

Open Date:

05/16/2022

Close Date:

06/05/2022

Organization Name:

Academic Programs

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