College Recruiter

Hiring Department: Reg Pharmacy Program: Rockford

Location: Rockford, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1017930

Posting Close Date: May 4, 2023

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
This position recruits prospective professional and graduate students through development and implementation of integrated marketing and recruitment and yield strategies to meet the Rockford and Chicago Programs and University enrollment goals. This highly visible position performs targeted outreach to both internal and external constituencies, legislators, community leaders and organizations in order to establish and grow professional relationships with prospective students, parents, counselors and educators, high schools, 2 and 4 year colleges through in-person/print, on-line and social media networking.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Seek out opportunities to engage and meet prospective students by traveling to and participating in and disseminating relevant information at local, state-wide, or national school events, college fairs, community organizations, conferences, college day/night programs, schools fairs, Veteran Affairs career fairs, and other settings.

• Represent the College during on-campus events to provide information about pharmacy professional and graduate programs (including but not limited to individual academic/professional programs, resources, opportunities, facilities, etc.)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students, field questions, and respond to inquiries and concerns through various mediums (e.g. individual appointments, telephone, email and social networking.) Host/assist in establishing and coordinating on-campus and virtual online programs for prospective students.

• Establish and maintain relationships with students/parents, high school counselors, teachers, and administrators to provide pre-admission advice and counsel relative to the recruitment and admissions processes.

• Collaborate and outreach to advisors, faculty and pre-pharmacy/pre-health organizations at "top" feeder schools; Build a stronger connection with small, private, four year colleges/universities, as well as local two year institutions.

• Work with the Office of Advancement to tap into potential recruitment opportunities through Pharmacy alumni and friends, and assist/develop and maintain promotional and marketing plans; e.g., social media networks, list serves, email blasts, video conferences/virtual career fairs, blogs etc. targeted to these constituencies.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make recommendations for program changes and/or enhancements.

• Compile, assess and interpret student data, event outcomes, recruitment trends, market area trends and report findings to senior leadership and faculty. Update and report regularly on recruiting events and outcomes.

• Develop a database of collaborative and or recruitment opportunities; Prepares and produces statistical reports on an as needed basis.

• Develop and conduct programs/workshops on pre-professional preparation, career development; Counsel prospective students on admissions requirements; Offer professional or technical assistance and conduct introductory seminars for prospective students where needed.

• Promote RPharm (Rural Pharmacy Program) through attendance at county/state fairs and other appropriate rural venues.

• Assist with the Summer Pharmacy Institute.

• Collaborate with the college Urban Health Program (UHP) on recruitment at HBCU and H.S.I. Institutions.

• Work with Rockford Public School District to showcase health care related fields to students.

• Work with Student Pharmacy Ambassadors for recruitment and interview initiatives.

• Meet with prospective students in Chicago and Rockford on a regular basis.

• Participate on the admission committee as an ex officio member.

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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a related Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Higher Education, Health Professions, Communications, Counseling, or related field is preferred
• A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in higher education setting, student recruiting, admissions or graduate/professional advising, counseling or related experience is required
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. Public speaking experience and strong organization skills are strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to working with diverse populations and demonstrable ability of an awareness and sensitivity to socio-ethnic and cultural communication styles is required
• Demonstrable ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems, initiate and implement projects independently is required
• Frequent travel, with heightened travel requirements during peak recruiting seasons (August - November and February – April) locally, statewide, and nationally and the ability to travel overnight at least 60% of the time over designated recruitment territory (local and national) is required. Regular travel to both Chicago and Rockford campus is required.
• Strong knowledge of student development and academic programming. Working knowledge of university / college academic and financial policies, academic admissions and records policies and procedures is highly preferred.
• Membership in professional organizations such as the Illinois Association for College Admissions Counseling (IACAC), the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), or the Illinois Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (IACRAO) is preferred.

For fullest consideration, submit a cover letter of interest and a current resume/cv by May 4, 2023 plus the contact information for three professional references.

Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting date and before submitting the application. Cover letters should indicate which campus candidates prefer to make their home campus. Changes may not be made after submission unless applicant withdraws and reapplies. All postings close at 6:00 pm CDT on the posting close date.

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