Millikin University · 3 hours ago
Regional Assistant Director of Chicago Recruitment
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Achieve enrollment goals assigned territory.
Travel and represent Millikin University at recruitment events, including but not limited to college fairs or visits at high schools, or other community events.
Actively engage on campus including university campus visit days and required events for the Office of Admission, etc.
Develop relationships with guidance counselors, athletic coaches, and alumni at the high schools within one’s travel territory.
Meet with prospective students and families during individual campus visits or campus visit programs.
Develop and maintain relationships with hundreds of new students and parents each academic year, requiring consistent communication (phone calls, email, social media, letters, etc.).
Assist students and families through the college search and enrollment process at Millikin University (application, admission, financial aid, checklist items on the VIP page, and registration).
Learn about all the academic programs and faculty in the assigned college/school and regularly meet with the college/school to discuss progress to goals and collaborate about recruitment strategies and tactics.
Cover recruitment events in other territories when a scheduling conflict arises/when necessary.
Responsible for knowledge and use of admission-related data systems including but not limited to SCT Banner, Target X, and the Common Application.
Routinely and accurately communicate progress to goals (to Office of Admission and to the assigned college/school).
Document necessary information from campus and travel visits.
Analyze territory trends to make number predictions and recommendations for strategy modification.
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Regional representative will serve as an active participant in their regional association (STARR, CARR) as well as other appropriate professional networks within the assigned territory.
Other job-related duties as assigned/needed.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of five years of experience working with students and families in a university/college setting, involving carefully honed decision making and administrative skills.
Proactive customer-service oriented position.
Highly visible and important advocacy position for the University.
Self-starter who can work independently without close supervision.
Willing to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Willing to work late evening and weekend hours as necessary throughout the year.
Valid driver’s license required.
Daily use of Outlook Email, Ellucian (Student Information System), Salesforce (Customer Management System), MS-Excel, and MS Windows.
High aptitude for quickly establishing mutual rapport and comfort when meeting people for the first time in person and on the phone.
Analytical skills to understand which students are highest priority and why they are highest priority.
Analytical ability to plan business travel based on analysis of data about enrollment trends.
Complex problem solving when making admit/deny decisions about applications for admission.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Full benefit package
Eligibility for tuition waiver
Company
Millikin University
Hands-on learning makes all the difference at Millikin University. Millikin University is an independent, four-year university in Decatur, IL.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dr. Sarah Kottich
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer
Latrina Denson
DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS
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