Hiring Department: Reg Pharmacy Program: Rockford
Location: Rockford, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1017930
Posting Close Date: May 4, 2023
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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
This position recruits prospective professional and graduate students through development and implementation of integrated marketing and recruitment and yield strategies to meet the Rockford and Chicago Programs and University enrollment goals. This highly visible position performs targeted outreach to both internal and external constituencies, legislators, community leaders and organizations in order to establish and grow professional relationships with prospective students, parents, counselors and educators, high schools, 2 and 4 year colleges through in-person/print, on-line and social media networking.
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of a related Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Higher Education, Health Professions, Communications, Counseling, or related field is preferred
- A minimum of one (1) years' experience in higher education setting, student recruiting, admissions or graduate/professional advising, counseling or related experience is required
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. Public speaking experience and strong organization skills are strongly preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to working with diverse populations and demonstrable ability of an awareness and sensitivity to socio-ethnic and cultural communication styles is required
- Demonstrable ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems, initiate and implement projects independently is required
- Frequent travel, with heightened travel requirements during peak recruiting seasons (August - November and February - April) locally, statewide, and nationally and the ability to travel overnight at least 60% of the time over designated recruitment territory (local and national) is required. Regular travel to both Chicago and Rockford campus is required.
- Strong knowledge of student development and academic programming. Working knowledge of university / college academic and financial policies, academic admissions and records policies and procedures is highly preferred.
- Membership in professional organizations such as the Illinois Association for College Admissions Counseling (IACAC), the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), or the Illinois Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (IACRAO) is preferred.
For fullest consideration, submit a cover letter of interest and a current resume/cv by May 4, 2023 plus the contact information for three professional references.
Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting date and before submitting the application. Cover letters should indicate which campus candidates prefer to make their home campus. Changes may not be made after submission unless applicant withdraws and reapplies. All postings close at 6:00 pm CDT on the posting close date.
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