College Recruiter - Engineering

College Recruiter - Engineering

Hiring Department: College of Engineering - Academic Resource Center

Location:  Chicago, IL

Requisition ID: 1021272

Posting Close Date: January 26, 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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

The College of Engineering at the University of Illinois atChicago is seeking two energetic College Recruiters to attract prospective highschool and transfer students. These individuals will play an integral part onthe continued success of the university that is ranked 5th overall,2nd public university in the state of Illinois by U.S. News andWorld Report.

These Recruiters will ensure the best and brightest studentsjoin the College of Engineering family through the implementation of integratedmarketing and recruitment strategies as well as individual communications.Through the coordination of print, on-line and social media marketing, theserecruiters will elevate the College's visibility and ensure UIC is a top choicefor those seeking higher education in Engineering and Computer Science. By representingthe college at talent acquisition and recruitment fairs, visits to high schools,community colleges, and through campus tours, the recruiters will have theopportunity to showcase the cutting-edge research and acclaimed academia at theleading public university in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Present and discuss the college and its programs with potential undergraduate students and their parents.

• Represent the college at events such as UIC Preview Days, recruitment days, college fairs, and all related recruitment yield events as well as visits to high schools and community colleges.

• Maintain ongoing partnerships through relationships with key personnel at prioritized institutions. Communicate with partners on a regular basis to ensure continuity of the relationship.
• Cultivate strong relationships with high school guidance counselors, advisors, faculty, potential students and their parents through meetings, networking events and social media to build and strengthen recruitment efforts.
• Assist with the development of unique and comprehensive marketing strategies across several platforms (print, social media, web, etc.) to promote the college, plus coordinate the college marketing staff the college newsletter publication process (print and electronic formats).
• Collaborate with college leadership to develop recruitment and yield strategies to attract prospective students. Record and utilize data in Customer Relationship Management technology to maintain contact and for follow up with prospective students.
• Maintain a comprehensive web and social media presence that markets engineering/computer science programs. Communicate success stories of students through news releases to campus offices and on the website.
• Field questions and respond to inquiries from prospective students through various mediums (e.g. individual appointments, telephone, email and social networking).
• Follow up with prospective students, assist them in making progress toward application and enrollment in the college's programs.
• Assist with Orientation and Summer College sessions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum of two years work experience; minimum of one year experience in student recruitment, advising, or related area in a higher education setting.

High level of familiarity and use of social media.

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects.

Familiarity with standard office software, project management software and publications software strongly preferred. Knowledge of trends and issues in college disciplines (Engineering and Computer Science) and higher education strongly preferred.

Excellent writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to situationally adapt the style, tone, and voice. Excellent public presentation skills with experience presenting to large and small audiences. Experience with, and sensitivity to, diverse populations and communication styles.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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