Coordinator of Recruitment and Admissions - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Coordinator of Recruitment and Admissions College of Liberal Arts & Sciences-Student Academic Affairs Office University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The LAS Student Academic Affairs Office (SAAO) supports the academic, personal, and professional development of every student.
Through collaborations across academic advising, academic achievement program, career services, first year experience program, honors program, and international programs, we support students, promote inclusive dialogue, recognize diverse experiences, and encourage them to design experiences that enable their success.
Job Summary The coordinator will assist primarily in LAS college recruitment and admissions activities, including application reviews specializing in U.
S.
and international transfer reviews, and advising and registration of pre-enrolled/new transfer students, and recruitment event support.
Duties & Responsibilities Review of applications Review new first-year, transfer, non-degree, and other applications and collaborate in rendering decisions.
Initial college reviewer for new transfer and non-degree applications and collaborate in rendering decisions with LAS admissions team.
Coordinate with LAS Recruitment and Admissions, ATLAS, and OUA to review student applications and make admissions decisions for the new online Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) degree program.
Coordination of recruitment and admissions activities Give presentations at recruitment and yield events on/off-campus and online.
Contribute to all new student registration-orientation activities and assessment, including assisting in advisor training, monitoring course availability and communicating it to advisors, and assisting in coordinating information and communications.
Collaborate with the SAAO Recruitment and Admissions unit and departments to develop and conduct new recruitment activities targeted at community colleges and students not traditionally served by LAS.
Assist Director of Outreach, Recruitment and Admissions as requested, including collecting information and data related to recruitment scholarships and conducting surveys to assess the prospective and admitted student experience Advising Primary new student advisor to U.
S.
based transfer students and assist with advising of LAS BSLAS and BALAS students.
Assist with new student registration and advising.
Participate in walk-in advising duty rotation for LAS SAAO and related student advising and administration activities, including end of term grade audit/academic progress monitoring, assistance in LAS probation program, policy and process reviews.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, education, humanities, public relations, social sciences, or a field related to the position.
Two (2) years (24 months) of professional work experience in admissions, records, registration, and/or closely related experience in recruitment and/or advising.
(NOTE: A Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.
) Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree, preferably in higher ed administration-related field or liberal arts and sciences.
A total of three (3) years professional experience in undergraduate admissions, recruitment and/or advising coordinating application review, outreach, or academic advising/student counseling.
Experience understanding higher ed and/or student academic affairs.
Excellent ability to work independently and collaboratively with on/off-campus constituencies.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Evidence of ability to make effective and engaging public and online presentations to diverse audiences, including prospective and current students and parents.
Knowledge of Illinois resources and campus systems such as Banner, U.
Achieve, and Slate.
Significant intercultural skills and experience with diverse student populations.
Graduate studies or similar demonstrated interest in issues surrounding undergraduate education, especially in advising or student development.
Appointment Information The unit is searching for two 100% full-time Civil Service 2753 - Admissions and Records Associate positions, appointed on a 12-month basis.
The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date.
The target salary for this position is $49,000.
Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.
sucss.
illinois.
gov/pages/classspec/default.
aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 6, 2024.
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button on the posting and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), and names/contact information for three professional references.
Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials, including all relevant experiences.
In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position.
Applications not submitted through https://jobs.
illinois.
edu will not be considered.
If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.
For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.
edu.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137 For assistance with resume creation and mock interviews, please follow this link for University of Illinois Human Resources workshops (held every other week): https://illinois.
csod.
com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1595?c=illinois The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.
edu.
Requisition ID: 1021406 Job Category: Administrative Apply at: https://jobs.
illinois.
edu