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Athletic Recruiting Liaison

Employer
Aurora University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
May 26, 2022


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 Athletic Recruiting Liaison supports learning by recruiting student-athletes to undergraduate programs. In collaboration with coaches, the liaison facilitates the enrollment of prospective student-athletes by taking them through 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 is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and examined lives. We empower our students to achieve lasting personal and professional success.
  • 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:

  • Works in concert with the athletic coaching staff on the co-recruitment of undergraduate (freshmen and transfer) athletes.
  • Provides accurate and current information about Aurora University's degree programs and admission procedures.
  • Presents enrollment updates and information at regularly weekly scheduled meetings with members of the Athletics department.
  • Evaluates transcripts and other academic information on athletes in order to advise coaches, students, and families and make both admission and scholarship decisions.
  • Manages and coordinates high school, community college, and transfer campus visits. Customizes presentation based on the audience and location of the visits.
  • Attends college fairs and in-house telecounseling nights.
  • Assists coaches with the coordination of athletic-related recruiting events including, but not limited to, open houses, game day events, overnight campus visits, and junior prospect events.
  • Coordinates with the Associate Dean for Athletic Recruitment to ensure the coach's attendance for open houses, AU4U events, and other events as needed.
  • Participates in evening and weekend enrollment events.
  • Provides financial aid information to prospective student-athletes and families, including the explanation of the financial aid process; works with the family to determine a comprehensive financial plan for attendance at the University.
  • Assists the Associate Dean for Athletic Recruitment to project and reach enrollment goals per sport and coach.
  • Recommends promotional materials needed to promote each sport, with University Communications and Sports Information Director.
  • Facilitates communication between coaches and athletes in conjunction with the Director of Enrollment Operations and the Senior Director of Enrollment Services using Slate and Front Rush.
  • Helps manage each coach's individual recruiting roster to ensure accuracy; if inaccurate, takes the appropriate action to correct it.
  • Develops and manages a communication process with the athletes and their families from the athlete's first contact through the final assignment decision.
  • Works directly with coaches, faculty, and recruited athletes to coordinate, schedule, communicate, and execute campus visits.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean for Athletic Recruiting.


  • Essential Job Requirements:

    Education:
    • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
    Experience:
    • Experience in higher education is important. Experience in admissions or sales preferred.
    Skills:
    • Sensitivity to the needs of and ability to relate well to transfer and adult students is necessary.
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
    • Customer-service orientation and professional manner.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft software is 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 meet deadlines is required. Flexibility with an evolving work situation.
    • Ability to work nontraditional work hours such as after hours and weekends.
    Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

    To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references including name, telephone, and email address.

    If you were referred by a current employee of Aurora University please include the name of the employee in your submission.

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


    Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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