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.