Job Details: Chicago Regional Admission Coordinator (14431)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Position Title:

Chicago Regional Admission Coordinator (14431)

Department:

650456 - Admissions

Job Posting Description:

The Chicago Regional Admission Coordinator will manage all aspects regarding the recruitment of prospective students (both freshmen and transfer) to SIUE from Chicago, the surrounding Chicago metropolitan area and northern Illinois region. The Admissions Coordinator will oversee all aspects of planned recruitment efforts maximizing matriculation of students from the Chicago and surrounding areas with direction from the Associate Director of Admissions and the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, based on the goals and vision of the institution.

Duties for the Chicago Regional Admissions Coordinator will include:
- Work to inform prospective students of the educational opportunities available to them at SIUE by advising and counseling them and their families by representing SIUE at various college day/night programs as well as area high school and community college visits.
-Communicate with various academic and administrative units at the Edwardsville campus.
-Interact and build relationships with area high school and community college counselors and making presentations as requested.
-Manage all contacts with students and families, assist with daily calls to the Office of Admissions and communications with various units on the SIUE campus; and help with the review and processing of applications (at various times throughout the year) for all terms.
-Assist with visit programs, new student programs, and training for staff within the regional office.

The Admission Coordinator will also assist with various administrative and clerical tasks such as periodic assessment reports, maintaining unit webpages, proofing correspondence, and social media updates. Please note, this position will be based in the Chicago area.

The professional responsibilities of this position may necessitate evening hours and occasional weekend hours. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on the recruitment needs of the University.

To Apply for this Vacancy:
This position closes to applicants at 11:59 p.m. CST on the posting end date. Candidates must upload and attach the following documentation to their application package in SIUE’s HireTouch system:
-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Unofficial academic transcripts, including those for SIUE. All candidates must provide transcripts for educational qualification verification and/or course work assessment
-List of at least three professional references with current contact information

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our Statement of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

-Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as organization and time management skills.
-Demonstrated positive work ethic and exceptional interpersonal and counseling skills.
-Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively.
-Understand and adhere to the Statement of Practices and Courtesies for the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), as well as both the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) and the Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling (MOACAC).
-Must maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license.

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Posting Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Location:

SIU Edwardsville Main Campus

Posting Start Date:

05/08/2023

Posting End Date:

06/19/2023

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, References, Resume, Transcripts

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About SIUE

SIUE is a nationally recognized university that provides students with a high-quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live.

Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottom land and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 14,000.

Learn more at siue.edu.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. We encourage applications from women, minorities, protected veterans and people with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email EmploymentHR@siue.edu.

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