Description

The College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at Southern Illinois University is seeking a Recruitment and Retention Coordinator.

This is a 12-month, term administration / professional position.

Examples of Duties

• Lead all student affairs and services activities in the College of Health and Human Sciences to meet the goals and directives of the University and the College.
• Lead non-faculty related matters including internships, externships, career services, communications and marketing, enrollment management, recruitment and retention, scholarships, diversity & inclusion, and academic support assistance.
• Guide students, develops and organizes outreach events, and raises awareness of college provided services.
• Produce enrollment management data for the College, including prospects, admissions, course enrollments / credit hour tracking, cost study, yield tracking and report, retention report, graduation report and job placement report.
• Responsible for developing, planning, and implementing recruitment initiatives for students including under-represented populations.
• Oversee the fiscal responsibilities for student support and services, scholarships, research assistantship, and student participation in research projects.
• Coordinate the hiring, supervision and evaluation of student workers, graduate assistants, Academic Peer Associates, Ambassadors and other student workers in the College.
• Monitor enrollment trends and provide analytical analysis reports to the Dean and Administrative Staff in the College.
• Monitor retention trends and provide analytical analysis reports to the Dean and Administrative Staff in the College.
• Coordinate and schedule visits to middle schools, high schools, and colleges to speak and present to groups and individuals;

• Serve as the point person for internal coordination of student recruitment and retention management goals utilizing specific knowledge gained of prospective student trends, admissions decisions, registration criteria, financial aid, academic performance, careers, scholarship information, and deadlines.
• Lead, organize and implement recruitment and retention plans for the College; manage and coordinate College centralized recruitment & retention correspondence and activities.

Coordinate College involvement in University recruitment / retention activities both on and off campus.

Develop and maintain the College’s communications and marketing materials (. newsletters, annual reports, web, print, multimedia, and social media).

Prepare reports and proposals, review and make recommendations for allocation of resources based upon effectiveness of activities, and responds to inquiries from students, faculty, administration and support staff.

• Assist in providing CHHS administration, offer referrals to ensure the academic success of target student populations, and provide oversight to the college's leadership and mentoring organization.
• Develop and host academic, community, and social programs / events, and conduct both group and individual sessions with prospective and existing students and alumni.
• Collaborate with schools within the college to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate various strategies to increase student success, retention, and community development.
• Maintain commitment to superior customer service and public relations; handle contacts and communications to accommodate requests;
• support, develop, and implement recruitment, retention, and public affairs events; promote and represent College at outreach and other special event programs;

manage public brand awareness.

• Work with the College in developing and seeking recruitment and retention grants and developing related requests for resources and opportunities.
• Coordinate and support prospective student visits and the College’s participation in recruitment, retention, and alumni events.

Organize new student welcome activities; organize and promote Living Learning Community activities and programs; coordinate the College Ambassadors program and Externship program.

• Work with other staff in CHHS Dean's Office to oversee and coordinate CHHS Flash Talk event.
• Will be expected to travel overnight and on weekends and to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Other duties as assigned by the College Dean and Associate Deans.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : 1. A Master’s degree, at time of application, in education, business, management, technical field, or other related degree.

2. Three years of experience in university or community college settings in student affairs related areas : recruitment, retention, academic advisement, enrollment management, program development, and / or student placement.

Last updated : 2024-05-18