Recruiter / Advisor for Woodstock Center

Employer
Aurora University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Posted
Nov 25, 2020
Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Adult & Continuing Education Programs, Other Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services, Admissions, Enrollment, Retention & Registrar, Counseling
Employment Type
Full Time


Aurora University seeks talented staff and administrators who are passionate about supporting an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.

Position Purpose: The Recruiter/Advisor for Woodstock Center serves the University by recruiting adult degree completion and/or graduate students as well as counseling prospective students throughout the admission process.

Core Competencies:

  • Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
  • Upholds the Mission Statement:Aurora University an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.
  • Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
  • Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.


    • Essential Job Functions:

  • Serves as a member of the adult and graduate recruitment and advising team at AU Woodstock Center as well as Aurora University.
  • Develops and implements recruiting strategies for adult degree completion students and/or graduate students for programs offered through the AU Woodstock Center.
  • Advises adult degree completion students and/or graduate students who attend AU Woodstock Center. Provides accurate information about Aurora University’s academic and transfer policies, admission procedures, and degree programs, including academic requirements for specific programs. Creates individual student academic plans.
  • Supports students throughout enrollment processes, providing information, reviewing credentials and facilitating appointments with appropriate faculty and staff.
  • Makes admission decision for adult degree completion and/or graduate admission files.
  • Represents Aurora University at internal and external recruiting events, including area companies/agencies and community colleges.
  • Plans and coordinates special events for adult students to support enrollment and advising goals.
  • Performs unofficial evaluations of college transcripts for incoming students.
  • Collaborates with academic chair to determine academic course schedule for advisees to facilitate student retention, new student enrollment and appropriate class size.
  • Collaborates with AU Woodstock Center staff, program directors, University Communication and the Center for Adult and Graduate Studies to design marketing materials. Accountable for marketing materials used in programs for which he or she recruits and advises.
  • Assists with facility management of Woodstock Center by participating in evening and Saturday office coverage.


    • Essential Job Requirements:

    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.


    Experience:

    • Experience in higher education important.
    • Experience in admissions or sales preferred.


    Skills:

    • Sensitivity to the needs of and ability to relate well to adult and graduate students is necessary.
    • Ability to relate well to prospective adult students necessary.
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
    • Customer-service orientation and professional manner.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft software essential. Knowledge of Colleague/Slate preferred.
    • Ability to handle and act upon confidential information.
    • Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents; and to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, students and the general public.
    • Ability to prioritize work and to meet deadlines required. Flexibility with an evolving work situation.


    Special Requirements:

    • Valid Illinois driver's license.
    • Ability to travel regularly to high schools and career fairs, providing own vehicle.
    • Some evening and Saturday hours required.


    Physical Requirements:

    • Ability to move about campus and other locations.
    • Ability to interact via telephone, in person and via electronic media.


    Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. Please send resume with cover letter and contact information for three references including name, telephone and email address.

    Apply to:

    Aurora University
    Human Resources
    347 South Gladstone Ave
    Aurora, IL 60506
    630-844-5650 - fax
    jobs@aurora.edu - email

    Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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