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College Recruiter - UIC Business
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Position Number: 5131772
Location: Chicago, IL
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

The University of Illinois Chicago College of Business Administration (UIC Business) is seeking to hire a College Recruiter. UIC is one of the nationâ€™s most diverse, urban public research universities and ranks among the top business, top public, and top 100 national universities in the country. UIC Business provides innovative instruction, career and professional development to future business leaders and thinkers. Our recruiters are an integral part of an engaging, hard-working, and supportive undergraduate admissions team committed to student access and success. This position is responsible for building relationships with prospective first-year students and stakeholders and delivering programming to help students learn about our undergraduate Business programs. Employees are eligible for hybrid work schedules and a generous benefit and leave package, including tuition waivers. Prior work experience will determine starting title and salary.

Job 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.

Job Responsibilities

Support the Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment and the Director of Recruiting and Enrollment in developing and executing a recruiting strategy for the undergraduate degree 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 dean.

Actively recruit candidates for the schoolâ€™s programs by representing the College of Business Administration at recruiting fairs, corporate events, campus visits, information sessions, and speaking with candidates, both electronically and face-to-face.

Advise students on degree selection appropriate to future personal and professional goals.

Analyze and evaluate application information using university database software and CRM and produce data and reports to support enrollment management.

Coordinate and execute prospective student communication campaigns and admissions marketing outreach.

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

Work with UIC Business Department heads, campus admissions, and colleagues in other colleges to identify potential recruiting opportunities and support the admissions process.

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

Serve as an active member of the schoolâ€™s admissions committee.

Oversee the hiring, training, and work assignments of student workers.

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

Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree required. Masterâ€™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.

APPLY BY: April 5, 2024 at: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8775?c=uic&source=blacksinighered

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the Universityâ€™s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidateâ€™s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

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, visitÂhttps://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899