College Recruiter - Recruitment Cba

College Recruiter - Recruitment CBA

Hiring Department: UIC Business Recruitment

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024000

Posting Close Date: April 5, 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.

Description:

Position Summary
This position will be responsible for building relationships in order to increase applications and grow the applicant pool for the undergraduate programs offered by the College of Business Administration. This role will serve as an integral part of the UIC Business recruiting and enrollment team.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment in developing and executing a recruiting and marketing strategy for the undergraduate programs. This strategy is designed to attract top students and ensure that each incoming class meets the size, quality, diversity and financial goals established by the school.

• Actively recruit candidates for the school’s programs by representing the College of Business Administration at recruiting fairs, campus visits, information sessions, and speaking with candidates, both electronically and face-to-face.

• 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.

• Field questions and respond to inquiries from prospective students through various mediums (e.g. individual appointments, live chat, telephone, email and social networking.)

• Collaborate with cross-functional program office projects and initiate new programming.

• Represent the College of Business Administration on various committee and college-wide initiatives.

• Interview candidates for the program and serve as an information resource for prospective candidates.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make recommendations for program changes and enhancements.

• Serve as an active member of the school’s admissions committee.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree required. Master’s Degree in business, higher education, college student personnel, or closely related field preferred.
A minimum of one year of experience in student counseling, recruitment, admissions and/or UIC undergraduate campus involvement or leadership.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Effective presentation skills.
Experience with business students and curricula preferred.
Knowledge of university admissions policies, practices, and trends preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to working with diverse populations.
Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities.

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, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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