ProgramStudent Advisor CS25-134

The Program / Student Advisor plays a key role in shaping and executing recruitment strategies to attract graduate and international students to SIUE. This position will work closely with a collaborative team to develop longterm market cultivation strategies foster recruitment relationships and manage daytoday recruitment efforts. As a central figure in the recruitment process the Advisor will help establish partnerships with domestic and international institutions support diversity initiatives and ensure an exceptional experience for prospective students from inquiry to enrollment.

What Youll Do!

• Graduate & International Recruitment Strategy: Develop and implement both shortterm and longterm recruitment strategies for graduate and international students. Work with graduate schools and academic departments to create customized recruitment programs including initiatives aimed at recruiting diverse student populations.
• Partnership Development: Build strong relationships with domestic feeder institutions including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). Engage in recruitment activities such as college fairs and recruitment events creating pathways for students to join graduate programs at SIUE.
• International Recruitment Collaboration: Partner with International Student Services and the Director of Graduate and International Recruitment to plan and implement international recruitment efforts. Assist in activities designed to attract and support prospective international students through the admissions process.
• OntheRoad Recruitment: Travel to domestic and international events including education fairs recruitment events and campus visits to promote SIUEs graduate and international programs. Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students answering inquiries and providing guidance through the application and enrollment process.
• Strategic Communication Plans: Work with the Enrollment Management IT specialist to develop and implement communication plans for prospective and admitted graduate and international students. Utilize platforms like Radius and other university communication tools to engage prospective students and guide them through the application process.
• Diversity and Inclusion Efforts: Lead initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in graduate programs working with minorityserving institutions to arrange campus visits and promoting graduate school opportunities to underrepresented student groups.
• Event Planning & Coordination: Collaborate with the Graduate School academic departments and other stakeholders to plan and execute recruitment events such as Graduate Open Houses Graduate Scholar Awards and graduate student fairs. Coordinate campus visits and provide customized experiences for prospective graduate students.
• Admissions Support: Assist with the administration and implementation of SIUEs graduate and international admissions policies and processes. Work closely with admissions officers program directors and enrollment management teams to ensure smooth application evaluations and timely communication with applicants. Stay current on industry trends and suggest policy updates when necessary.
• Vendor & Partner Relations: Manage relationships with external vendors including lead generation service providers and authorized international recruitment agents to enhance recruitment efforts. Keep uptodate with best practices in recruitment strategies and ensure effective communication with prospective and admitted students.
• Marketing and Promotion: Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications department to develop and refine marketing materials and digital content related to graduate and international recruitment. Support efforts to keep the graduate and international admissions websites current and relevant.
• Special Projects & Support: Assist with various international projects such as supporting exchange programs dual degree programs international transfers and scholarship initiatives (e.g. Meridian Scholar Program). Take on additional specialized projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education recruitment or student services
2. Bachelors degree
3. Experience with student information systems and CRMs

• Masters degree in a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of SCT Banner and/or Slate
• Specific demonstrated success in recruiting international or graduate students.

• Candidates must be able to obtain a valid passport.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and/or with diversity initiatives is preferred.
• FI and JI visa training or experience is preferred along with familiarity with the SEVIS system. The ability to speak more than one language fluently is a plus.
• Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to travel both domestically and internationally
• Make independent judgments under pressure
• Demonstrate an aptitude for accuracy and detail
• Be willing to work irregular hours
• Demonstrate that they can work effectively with individuals from a variety of cultures.

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Illinois Residency Requirement:Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System outofstate candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 0055 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten 10 working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes at a minimum a copy of the veterans DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense) NGB22 form (National Guard) or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit please refer to theGuide for Veteran Document Verification.

PreEmployment Screening:External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo preemployment screening including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions a drug screen will also be required.

Work Authorization Information:This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F1 or J1 visas are not eligible for fulltime or parttime civil service positions with permanent status. F1 and J1 visa holders must be enrolled fulltime and can only apply for temporary parttime roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters such as student worker positions assistantships and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university and its important to highlight that benefits from statesponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.

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