Chicago Admissions Recruiter
- Tracking Code
- 546-662
- Job Description
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CHICAGO ADMISSIONS RECRUITER
POSITION DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Admissions
LOCATION: Chicago Metropolitan Area, Illinois – Home-based position
STATUS: Hourly; Average 10 hours per week with an end date of on or before May 31, 2019.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
Supporting the regional admissions initiatives in Chicago, this position is responsible for student recruitment activities in the Chicago area and contributing to the university goal of increasing applications for admission and continually selecting students for admission who are most likely to thrive and succeed at Lawrence.
DUTIES:
- Coordinate assigned recruitment activities which may include presenting to classrooms in high schools, attending regional and on-campus events for prospective students, representing Lawrence at college fairs and alumni events, interviewing students for admission, and conducting information sessions.
- Promote Lawrence and respond to prospective student inquiries via phone, e-mail, text, and through social media.
- Support and counsel prospective students and their families through the admission and financial aid process.
- Support diversity and music recruitment efforts, which may include representing Lawrence at events, visiting schools, and assisting with communications and outreach.
- Help cultivate productive admissions relationships with high schools, community-based organizations, LUAA Chicago Chapter, and other University constituents who work with high school students who are a good fit for Lawrence.
- Create reports and document activities following departmental procedures in a timely manner, including regular progress updates.
- Attend occasional training and events on Lawrence’s Appleton campus throughout the year, and participate in periodic meetings remotely.
- Interact with and engage in the College’s social media initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Work collaboratively with staff and faculty as well as prospective students, their families, current students, alumni, community based organizations, school counselors, and independent counselors from a variety of backgrounds.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
- Ability to work with minimum direction and supervision while also collaborating with and contributing to a team.
- Understanding of and commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education.
- Demonstrated cultural competencies to work with diverse populations of students and support diversity, inclusion and access in student recruitment.
- Computer skills preferably in database systems and Excel.
- Ability to effectively communicate the value of the Lawrence experience.
- Ability to represent the Lawrence admissions team positively through a strong, student centered focus.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as well as travel as needed.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- The Chicago Admissions Recruiter will utilize personal technology (laptop, tablet, cellphone, etc.) in this role. A cell phone reimbursement will be provided in line with University program guidelines.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must successfully pass criminal record check, driving record check and reference checks.
Lawrence University is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff, and the diversity of viewpoints and approaches that they represent. Candidates are encouraged to read more about Lawrence at https://lawrencecareers.silkroad.com/lawrenceuniversity/About_Us.html and to address in their letters of application the ways in which they could contribute to Lawrence’s institutional mission and goals. This website also includes informational resources about the University and the surrounding community.
- Job Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Position Type
- Full-Time/Regular