Admissions Recruiter (Chicago) - Admissions and Recruitment (Adjunct)
Admissions Recruiter (Chicago) - Admissions and Recruitment (Adjunct)
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Job Description
Primary Duties
Represent Grand Valley State University in Chicago Illinois to prospective students parents secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
Conduct admissions recruitment primarily by in-person appointments small and large group presentations virtual sessions phone calls and emails.
Initiate and maintain relationships with students families and staff at high schools and community organizations with a special focus in the Metro Chicago territory.
Manage assigned recruitment territory through prospect relationship management leveraging partnerships relationships admission and enrollment data to maintain consistent recruitment activity to increase prospective student interaction and influence admission yield.
Counsel prospective students families stakeholders and influencers about the admissions recruitment process GVSU academic programs student support outcomes and the GVSU brand.
Travel to high schools college fairs and other recruitment events.
Review materials submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions.
Evening and weekend hours required especially during fall and spring recruitment seasons.
Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Bachelors degree
Previous experience in customer service education sales or related field/position
Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary including public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations
Ability to manage multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with minimal supervision independently as part of a team and a strong commitment to working with diverse populations
Candidates must be committed to GVSUs vision of inclusion and equity
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities
College/university admissions experience or experience working with middle school or high school audiences
Bi-Lingual Fluency (English/Spanish)
Live in greater Chicago area
Working Conditions
Monday through Friday with evening and weekend work required throughout the year.
Admissions recruitment occurs primarily by in-person appointments but also by small group presentations zoom appointments phone calls and emails.
Salary: $51000
Limited benefits package including medical life insurance wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Department/Division: Admissions Office Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach
Campus: Remote. Position will have to visit the Allendale campus for occasional yield activities.
How to Apply: Please include a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance please call Human Resources at .
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the university.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.See TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1- (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
