College Recruiter

College Recruiter

Office of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach

Location:                    Chicago

Posting Close Date:    7/21/2025

Salary:                         The wage for this position is $43,888.00

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. 

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The Office of Recruitment and Outreach at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a College Recruiter. This position recruits prospective high school and transfer students through the development and implementation of integrated marketing and recruitment strategies necessary to meet the enrollment goals of the University of Illinois at Chicago. Represents the University’s interests during high profile events and to a wide range of constituents (e.g. state legislators, community leaders and organizations, parents and students), venues (e.g. college fairs and programs, local, state and national conferences and events), and territories (local, regional, national, or international).

Duties: 

• Serve as a primary field representative for a recruitment territory, fielding questions and responding to inquiries from prospective students from that territory through varied communication channels and through a range of recruitment activities, and benchmarks, for the purpose of increasing applications and enrollments. Territory assignments will vary on college recruiter to college recruiter basis and may include local, regional, national and international territories.
• Maintain a travel schedule and represent undergraduate admissions at various recruitment events, high school visits, and yield activities throughout the designated territory.
• Maintain a regular office schedule, acting as the primary point of contact for prospective students via telephone, and arranging and completing campus appointments with prospective students.

• Nurture relationships, through various communication channels, with students, parents, high school counselors, teachers, and administrators providing admissions advice and counsel relative to the recruitment and admissions processes.
• Regularly present admissions and recruitment information for campus visitors (prospective students, families, student and school groups) of various sizes.
• Host and assist in the coordination of on-campus programs for prospective students.
• Represent the University during on-campus events to provide information about available offerings, including but not limited to academic programs, resources, opportunities, facilities, etc.
• Regularly interfaces with campus departments and external community groups and organizations to promote and support the University's overall recruitment efforts.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make recommendations for program changes and enhancements.
• Compile, assess and interpret student data, event outcomes, recruitment trends, and regularly report findings to senior leadership.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree

Ability to travel up to 75% of the time during peak travel season of the recruitment cycle.  Frequent local travel expected. Overnight, statewide, and national travel may be required. Ability to work select evenings and weekends based on scheduled recruitment events.

Experience in a college/university admissions office or related field. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Excellent customer service, attention to detail, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. 

Self-motivated and results/goal driven with a strong work ethic. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate significant student prospect information with attention to detail and accuracy. 

Ability to work effectively independently and within a team setting. Experience working with customer relationship management (CRM) systems and other digital communication tools preferred. (e.g. Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Slate, Mail Chimp, etc.) 

Public speaking experience and organization skills preferred. 

Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to working with diverse populations. 

Ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems, prioritize time according to tasks, initiate and implement projects independently. 

Ability and willingness to perform evening, overnight and weekend work is required. Positions with regional travel territories strongly prefer previous work experience or academic study in, or connected to, the designated region or territory. 

Positions with international travel territories strongly prefer previous work experience or academic study abroad, and/or familiarity with language other than English. 

Overnight travel, locally, statewide, and nationally required. 

International travel may be required. 

Ability to travel up to 75% of the time during peak travel season of the recruitment cycle.  Frequent local travel expected. Overnight, statewide, and national travel may be required. Ability to work select evenings and weekends based on scheduled recruitment events.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, and a list of three references online through the UIC Job Board at:

https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15300?c=uic

The above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than July 21, 2025. 

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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