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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hiring a Coordinator of Recruiting and Admissions - Gies College of Business. The coordinator drives enrollment growth for Gies graduate programs, mainly the online ones, by counseling prospective students and building pipelines of qualified applicants with faculty, current students, and alumni. The role also supports admissions by reviewing applications and interviewing candidates for graduate programs, including upcoming degree launches.

Highlights

Counsel prospective students through the recruiting process, advising on program fit, answering questions about admissions, and helping them submit applications to Gies graduate programs.
Plan, present at, and manage logistics for in-person and virtual recruiting events, including Zoom setup and breakout rooms, with some night, weekend, and domestic or possibly international travel.
Assist or lead the recruitment, training, and retention of student ambassadors and hourly student workers, and source ambassador stories for publication.
Help carry out recruitment marketing plans across social media, video, websites, blogs, webinars, and email, text, and calling campaigns aimed at prospective students.
Review admissions applications with independent judgment, provide input to the admissions committee, and conduct informational and assessment interviews with candidates.
Handle operational admissions work such as transcript verification, course articulation, and processing and notifying applicants of admissions decisions.
Monitor trends and barriers in the application process and develop proposals with leadership for new initiatives that reduce them.
Bachelor's degree, two years of professional experience, and experience working with people from varied backgrounds; a master's degree in business and a year of recruiting, admissions, or sales experience are preferred.
Strong presentation, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and comfort with video-based web conferencing.
Full-time, 12-month Academic Professional position with a budgeted salary of $50,000 to $55,000, with hybrid options available but on-site presence required on campus as operations demand.

Coordinator of Recruiting and Admissions - Gies College of Business Full Description

Gies Graduate Programs

Job Summary

Provide recruitment and admissions support in a fast-paced, professional, customer-focused and results-driven environment. Collaborate with program staff to drive enrollment growth for graduate programs through the development of strategic recruitment and relationships and provide admissions support for current and future degree launches. By collaborating with faculty, facilitators, current students, and alumni, the coordinator will help showcase the Gies experience and build strong pipelines of qualified applicants. This role will primarily serve online graduate programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment

Serve as a point of contact and resource for all Gies Graduate programs. Counsel and advise prospects as they move through the recruiting process, including consulting them on program fit, answering questions about the admissions process, alleviating concerns, and assisting with application submission.
Assist or lead the recruitment, training, and retention of student ambassadors and connection of prospective learners with student ambassadors. Source and organize student ambassador stories for publication.
Plan, conduct, and/or present at recruiting events both in-person and virtually, promoting Gies Graduate programs. Manage logistics for recruiting events, including Zoom setup and breakout room management, event staffing, etc. Some night and weekend travel obligations as well as domestic and possibly international travel for recruiting events.
Assist or lead the recruitment, training, and retention of a team of hourly employees and/or student workers. Provide training and support in best practices related to customer service.

Recruiting Marketing

Assist with the implementation of recruitment marketing and communications plans, including, but not limited to social media, video creation, websites, blogs, webinars, and email and calling campaigns.
Assist with the creation and proofing of email and text messaging campaigns for prospective students to understand Gies differentiators, details of the application process and event information.

Admissions

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Gies and University of Illinois processes.
Review admissions applications using discretion and independent judgment in evaluating and comparing applications; and provide input to the admissions committee for admissions decisions.
Perform informational and assessment interviews of potential candidates.
Assist with operational functions including, but not limited to transcript verification, course articulation, processing and notification of admissions decisions.
Monitor trends and challenges in application processes that will help enhance future admissions cycles.
Identify, investigate and troubleshoot barriers to the application process. In conjunction with leadership, develop proposals for new initiatives to help reduce or eliminate such barriers.

Miscellaneous

Other related duties as assigned.
Opportunity to participate in professional development activities including conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Required: Two years of professional experience.
Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Preferred: Master’s degree in business
Experience: Preferred: Minimum of one year of relevant experience in recruiting, admissions or sales.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent presentation, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work cross functionally with other teams to accomplish goals
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment, and function professionally under pressure.
Maintain a high level of attention to detail, ability to work independently or in a team environment, and function professionally under pressure.
Maintain a high level of self-motivation while providing top-level customer service. Familiarity and comfortable with using video-based web conferencing technology.
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and partners from a wide range of backgrounds.
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after search close date. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience while considering internal equity. The budgeted salary for this position is $50,000 to $55,000.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Hybrid work options may be available for this position; however, must be available to be on-site at the University of Illinois campus based on operational needs.

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

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