Associate Director of Admissions, Recruitment - Chicago, United States - Chicago State University

Chicago State University

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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Associate Director provides leadership to a team of enrollment specialists that supports the enrollment goals of the division.

This role also develops and supervises the team who manages outreach efforts including:
virtual recruitment, transfer, training, alumni volunteers, communication, campus tours, and other areas as identified.

This is a professional position responsible for increasing undergraduate enrollment through coordinated, planned and data driven recruitment practices.

Responsible for representing Chicago State University at high school, community college, university programs and events across the Midwest Including travel within Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin:

counseling families, prospective students and the general public on all aspects of the admissions process at Chicago State University; assisting with planning and implementation of university on-and-off campus programs; assisting with marketing and relationship-building activities through electronic correspondence and recruiting events; maintaining excellent public relations with prospective students and their families; making decisions regarding admission to the university; determining and implementing recruitment strategies in order to achieve enrollment goals; and assisting with other enrollment related services.

Job Description:

Admissions Outreach (90%)

Represent the university at recruitment events hosted by high schools, community colleges, community and social service agencies, local and regional businesses, faithbased organizations, and etc.
In consultation with the AVP/Director, use historical enrollment data to make decisions regarding travel to target markets to represent the university at recruitment events.
Evaluate and advise prospective students using a consultative process to best determine educational needs and position CSU as the school of choice.
Coordinate tour requests and support admissions activities (open house, cougar start u, etc.).
Foster public and personal relationships between prospective students and families and the university.
Regularly counsels and advises prospective students, families and the general public regarding university policies, procedures, the admissions process, precollege planning and general information such as financial aid, housing, registration and other student services.
Counsels and advises prospective and admitted students on matters involving career opportunities, academic majors and courses.
Maintain a minimum standard of outbound and followup prospective students.
Generates personal inquiries through network and professional relationships.
Maintain accurate interactions with prospective students in CRM (SLATE). Assist in the production and distribution of recruitment materials including but not limited to brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, etc. to represent the office of admissions and the university.

Other Responsibilities (10%)

Participate on departmental and university committees.
Participate in professional development activities annually.
Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in public relations, communications or related field
Admissions or Enrollment Management or related experience in admission/recruitment, customer service, and/or public relations preferred.
Three to five years of related experience in admission/recruitment, customer service, and/or public relations
Fluency in Spanish

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Additional Applicant Information Physical Requirement/ Demands

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Work Environment

Office and conference room settings.