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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for two fulltime position of Admissions Counselor/Recruiter.  Our Admission counselors are responsible for all phases of the college recruitment process including, but not limited to attending college fairs, making presentations to high school students, teachers, counselors and parents, meeting with prospective students, answering telephone and email inquiries.   Travel and weekend/evening work is required.   Requirements include Bachelor’s degree, one year of demonstrated extracurricular college involvement or relevant work experience, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to be responsive to the needs of students or customers, ability to lift recruitment materials up to 50 pounds, and a valid driver’s license.  One to three years of Admissions experience, bilingual in Spanish/ English, familiarity with Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee or south central Wisconsin area is preferred.  Please submit a cover letter, resume, name and contact information for three references to Elizabeth Hanson-Delgado, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53141 or hansone@uwp.edu.  Submission of application materials in electronic format is strongly encouraged.
Applications received by March 26, 2010 are ensured full consideration.
 
For full position announcement:  www.uwp.edu Quick Link: Employment  - Click on: Unclassified Positions

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer D/M/V/W

Seattle University, the largest, most racially and culturally diverse, and genuinely urban  independent university in the Pacific Northwest, seeks an experienced and dynamic enrollment professional to lead its enrollment management division. The Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management will report to the Provost and oversee a combined staff of 67 in the offices of undergraduate admissions, graduate admissions, student financial services and the registrar. The Associate Vice President will play a leadership role in strategic enrollment planning that supports the mission of the university, makes sophisticated use of data and information and utilizes best practices in enrollment management.  She or he will participate in the formulation of university enrollment goals, lead enrollment management initiatives that engage the entire university community and will partner with others throughout the university regarding institutional marketing and positioning, especially as they pertain to student enrollment. This position will have regular involvement with the senior executive team at the university.

 

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader and sophisticated strategist with innovative ideas and a demonstrated record of success in undergraduate and graduate admissions. Experience in the areas of marketing, predictive modeling, financial aid leveraging and recruitment technology is expected, as is knowledge of current market trends. Candidates should also possess the ability to mentor and develop staff, foster teamwork and manage change. Critical elements for success include strong analytical skills, the ability to evaluate and use data in decision-making, and outstanding planning and communication skills, including the ability to effectively articulate the value of a diverse learning environment and the mission of Seattle University.  Practical knowledge of NCAA Division I student-athlete recruitment will be a plus. An advanced degree is preferred.

 

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is consistently ranked among the Top Ten Universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report.  Seattle University is a Jesuit and Catholic university and is dedicated to educating the whole person, professional formation and empowering leaders for a just and humane world.  Seattle University enrolls approximately 7,750 undergraduate and graduate students in eight colleges and schools. Three out of four university students volunteer in the community, contributing nearly 200,000 hours of service each year. For more information and news about the university, visit www.seattleu.edu.

 

Review of resumes and candidate consideration will begin in March and will continue until the position is filled.  The anticipated start date is July 2010. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications; the benefits package is excellent. Lahti Search Consultants will assist Seattle University with this search.  All inquiries, nominations and conversations about this opportunity are welcome and will remain confidential. For more information, please contact Terry Lahti (terry@lahtisearch.com) or Sandy Ware (sandraware@earthlink.net). If you wish to apply, please send a resume and cover letter by email to:

Sandy Ware

Lahti Search Consultants

sandraware@earthlink.net

www.lahtisearch.com

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Division of Academic Affairs

Department of Recruitment and Outreach

Position:                          Assistant Director, Unspecified

Working Title:                   Director, Campus Recruitment Programs and Visitor Services

Appointment Type:            Academic Staff, Full-time, 12 Month Probationary Appointment

Starting Date:                   Desired starting date:  April 1, 2010

Responsibilities:        As a member of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Department of Recruitment and Outreach staff, this individual provides leadership and direction of UWM visit programs and services targeting prospective students and families, and advises and coordinates campus-wide recruitment efforts as part of overall recruitment and outreach goals and initiatives conducted by the UWM Department of Recruitment and Outreach.  Responsibilities include effective coordination, delivery, ongoing development and assessment of existing and new visit programs and services, development, implementation, management and oversight of a newly acquired client management system, intercampus recruitment liaison efforts, staff supervision and development, and resource management. The incumbent serves on the Departmental leadership team and other campus teams addressing enrollment management and related issues, and represents the Department and/or Executive Director of Recruitment and Outreach as appropriate. The position reports to the Executive Director.

                                                                                                                               

Qualifications:          Master’s degree, minimum 4 years professional experience, including experience coordinating programs and/or services and giving public presentations required. Experience supervising professional staff/employees also required, progressive experience desirable. Experience working with client relation management systems or other student communication or tracking systems strongly preferred.  Preference also given to candidates with professional experience working in a post secondary educational setting.   Recruitment/admissions experience a plus, knowledge of recruitment/admissions best practices and national trends in higher education desirable.    

Salary/Pay Basis:      Full-time position with a 12 month probationary renewable contract. Salary will be commensurate with experience within the UWM academic staff salary structure. Salary Range 6, $53,249-66,561, depending on experience. Excellent fringe benefits.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2010

Application Procedure: Persons interested in being considered for this position must apply through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Employment Site at:  www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51237. Completed application materials must include a letter of application addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications as listed above, a professional resume; and the names and contact information for three professional references. All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidates chosen for an interview will be required to submit official college transcripts. 

                                                               

UWM is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested that their identities be withheld and the names of all finalists will be released upon request.

For the UWM Campus Security Report and Policy please see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu or call the Office of Student Life at 414-229-4632.

All finalists for this position will require a criminal records review consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.

Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, is seeking an experienced and forward thinking Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid to lead the undergraduate admissions and college-wide financial aid programs. Recruitment will be linked closely with goals for improving graduation rates.  The responsibilities of this position have been expanded to include oversight of financial aid. The new Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid will draw on the professional expertise of a strong and committed staff in both areas to build upon the successful record of the previous Dean in attracting and enrolling top students from across the country and around the world.

 

Lewis & Clark College, a private, independent college located on 137 wooded acres in a residential area just six miles from downtown Portland, is renowned for excellence in the liberal arts and an early and enduring commitment to environmental affairs, multiculturalism and global engagement. Significantly, Lewis & Clark offers one of the best international education programs in the nation, with more than half of all students participating in off-campus and overseas study programs. Enrollment includes approximately 1,900 students in the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences, 830 students in the Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and 740 students in the School of Law.  Students benefit from a student-faculty ratio of 12-to-1 and their academic achievements have been recognized and rewarded with Fulbright, Rhodes, Truman and Goldwater scholarships among other academic honors and awards.  The College is a member of the Northwest Conference, NCAA Division III, and supports 19 intercollegiate teams. Community leadership, global engagement, and responsibility for the environment are fundamental elements of the undergraduate curriculum and reflected in the cocurricular opportunities available to all undergraduate students. The campus is located within short driving distance of the Pacific Ocean to the West and the Cascade Mountain range to the East. For more information about Lewis & Clark, Portland and the surrounding area, visit www.lclark.edu.

 

The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and analytical skills, along with an extensive record of success in directing and motivating staff and working collaboratively with faculty, coaches, alumni, students and other offices on campus. He or she must understand the strategic use of financial aid to meet institutional as well as departmental and programmatic goals. Expertise in molding each entering class, as well as a passion for liberal arts education and an understanding of national demographic trends and economic issues are required.  Knowledge of enrollment-related technology and social media are expected. Experience recruiting student-athletes to a Division III institution will be a plus. An advanced degree is preferred.

 

Lahti Search Consultants is assisting Lewis & Clark College with this search and will be pleased to provide additional information.  All communications will remain confidential.  A cover letter addressing qualifications and a resume may be submitted by email to:

Sandy Ware

Lahti Search Consultants

4360 France Avenue S.

Minneapolis, MN  55410

sandraware@earthlink.net

www.lahtisearch.com

Lewis & Clark College is an equal opportunity employer.

Open Posting: Admissions Counselor

MacMurray College was founded in 1846 and is a four-year career-oriented liberal arts college located in Jacksonville, Illinois.  The College has a culturally diverse student body of approximately 600, and a faculty/student ratio of 1:12. The College offers 35 academic programs with top majors in Education, Nursing, Interpreter Training (American Sign Language), Criminal Justice and Business.

 

MacMurray College is seeking an Admissions Counselor who has the skills, ability, and personality needed to help increase the overall enrollment of the College.  The successful candidate will represent the College in a variety of settings on and off campus sometimes without direct supervision.  This involves the process of identifying potential prospective students and then planning, creating, and implementing the strategies needed to attract and successfully enroll those students.  Recruiting, counseling, outreach and application review are all significant functions of this position.

Organizational Relationship

• Reports to the Vice President for Admissions. 
• Subordinate staff: none.
• Other internal contact: all college faculty, staff and students
• External contacts: Prospective students and families, high school staff, community college staff.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Vice President for Admissions, develop the recruiting strategy for a specific territory to attain specified application and enrollment targets by marketing and promoting the College to both traditional and non-traditional students.
• Contact and travel to distant sites across a specific region of the Midwest to specific high schools identifying potential students as needed to reach enrollment targets.
• One-on-one admissions counseling is an important responsibility of this position as a majority of the counseling occurs primarily by in-person appointments and telephone calls. 
• Represent the College both on and off campus to prospective students, parents, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. 
• Maintain contact with assigned schools and provide counselors/advisors with follow-up information throughout the year.
• Prepare and present programs to large and small groups from various backgrounds and establish rapport with all levels of personnel.
• Discuss on the telephone and in person the options available at the College, the costs to attend, scholarship options, and admissions criteria.
• Excellent writing skills
• Manage and update the College Recruiting Database on an ongoing and regular basis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Provide weekly, monthly, and other admissions reports as requested.
• Evaluate and execute admission decisions on applicant files
• Assist with campus-wide recruitment events
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years experience (preferably as a college recruiter) are required.
• A valid driver’s license and personal transportation are required to travel, sometimes to great distances, throughout the Midwestern United States. 
• Evening and weekend hours are required, especially during certain times of the year.
• No or very limited physical effort required, however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Performance Competencies and Criteria

• Should possess high energy, attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to manage multiple projects, organize and set work priorities. 
• Have the desire and ability to motivate others to succeed
• Have excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates a significant ability for discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive issues. 
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrates the ability to work both independently and as a member of a face-paced goal-oriented team. 
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain a calm and business-like manner. 

MacMurray College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer; all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  When you apply, in addition to your resume, please include a brief cover letter describing your interest in this position and how your background has prepared you to make a significant and immediate contribution to our recruiting team.  All materials should be sent to:

 

Human Resources
447 E College Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-479-7008
HR@mac.edu

Job Title:               Assistant Director of Marketing Interactive Media

Job Type:              Regular Full-time Staff Location:              Honolulu, HI

 

Duties:

• Assist with development, management and implementation of the communication flow for undergraduate students from prospect through enrollment. Ensure the delivery of print and electronic communications utilizing Hobsons EMT product including email, letters, brochures, and dynamic personalized web pages.
• Monitor the results of recruitment efforts through measurement and analysis of prospective student activity.  Chart and evaluate open rates, click through rates and overall performance of communication flow conversion  to determine ROI.  Prepare admissions conversion and yield reports.
• In collaboration with others in Enrollment Management, develop content and messaging for the undergraduate admissions social media campaign; including but not limited to Facebook, Myspace, YouTube and other interactive media.
• Assist with development of web-based marketing initiatives including, but not limited to, web advertisement banners and Google AdWords.
• Measure, report and analyze all interactive marketing activity. Quantify expected results and track performance.
• Assist in the procurement of university-related photos, video, and other multimedia.  Organize and catalog university digital assets.
• Identify new opportunities to reach the target market of traditional aged freshman and transfer students.         
• Candidate must be detail and data driven and must be creative.  Experience in training end users is a plus. 
• Required software knowledge and technical skills:  Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CRM/CMS administration, HTML, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Preferred software knowledge and technical skills: Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, CSS, Hobsons EMT Connect, and working knowledge of databases

Qualifications:
Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, design, or related field (Master’s degree with emphasis in marketing, communication preferred); two years experience in marketing; proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, and Macromedia Director; and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Three years experience in a higher education setting desired.

Application Instructions:
Visit http://www.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=uniquelyhpu11000&contentID=11000&siteID=1 and search for the Assistant Director of Marketing Interactive Media

For questions about the position, please email Ed Devine at edevine@hpu.edu

Hawai'i Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai'i. Students from around the world join us for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society.”

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Benedictine University at Springfield seeks to employ another full-time Admissions Representative. The Admissions Representative is responsible for managing and developing a territory to recruit freshman students. The successful candidate will be energetic, aggressive and have prior sales experience, preferably in a college setting. Strong oral and written communications skills as well as clerical, computer and organizational skills are necessary. Flexible/evening hours are required. Salary is commensurate with professional experience. Bachelor’s Degree and valid driver’s license required. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Send resume and two references to hr@sci.edu.

The Northern Illinois University Office of Admissions / Transfer Center seeks a candidate with 1-3 years of admissions experience to join our Transfer Center Staff.  The Senior Admissions Counselor will have a targeted responsibility for the recruitment of underrepresented transfer students.  This includes coordinating existing services and enhancing our services to those students.  This position includes working in the office as well as travel to community colleges and some evening and weekend assignments.

Required Skills and Qualifications:  Candidate must have demonstrated the ability to meet with students and families in both a one-on-one counseling setting as well as giving presentations before large groups.  Candidate must possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills as well as possess organizational skills and attention to detail.  Candidate must be able to travel extensively to community colleges throughout Illinois.  Bachelor's degree and valid driver's license are required.

Prefferred Skills:  1-3 years of experience in Admissions or in Student Affairs in a Higher Education setting

Application Materials:  Please e-mail a letter of application, resume and the names and contact information for three professional references to:

Missy Gillis - Associate Director / Transfer Center Coordinator

gillis@niu.edu

Complete applications must be received by January 4, 2010

AA/EEO Institution

 

 

Bryn Mawr College--Dean of Admissions: Bryn Mawr College seeks a creative, dynamic and experienced leader to assume the newly-reconfigured position of Dean of Admissions, which will oversee all of undergraduate admissions as well as graduate recruitment and operations functions. The Dean will report to Jenny Rickard, Chief Enrollment and Communications Officer, and will be a key member of an enrollment team that includes admissions, student financial services, communications, institutional research, the registrar and career development. The Dean will also have important collaborative relationships with the Dean of the Undergraduate College, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Dean of the Graduate School of Social Work & Social Research, and faculty and staff. This position will require a strong tactical leader with a strategic approach to marketing and recruitment with a focus on attracting and retaining a diverse student body of outstanding intellectual ability.

 

Bryn Mawr College is one of the world's most distinguished and distinctive colleges. Every year 1,300 undergraduate women and 400 graduate students (both men and women) from around the world gather on the College's historic campus to study with leading scholars, conduct advanced research, and expand the boundaries of what is possible. Located in suburban Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr’s undergraduate college attracts women who share an intense intellectual commitment, a purposeful vision of their lives and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world. Bryn Mawr is unique among American liberal arts colleges with its Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, among the first schools of social work in the nation, and its nationally-regarded graduate programs in arts and sciences.

 

Bryn Mawr has strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania. The College has experienced great success in admissions over the last ten years with applications up over forty-five percent and racial and ethnic diversity at an all-time high with the Class of 2013 composed of over 50% students of color and international students. In addition, the College’s strong resource base includes an endowment of more than $605 million as of September 30, 2009. For more information, visit www.brynmawr.edu.

 

Candidates for the Dean of Admissions position should have an interest in and capacity for working in an energetic and innovative environment, coupled with sensitivity to the pace of change needed to implement new ideas and to the rich tradition that has brought the College successfully to its 125th year. Candidates should also be strong advocates of and articulate spokespersons for the role of women’s colleges in contemporary society, the importance of a liberal arts education, and the College’s graduate programs.

Essential attributes include demonstrated skill in managing, leading, inspiring and mentoring staff; awareness of market and societal trends affecting undergraduate and graduate enrollment at selective institutions; competency in data analysis and familiarity with current technologies and trends; a keen understanding of the critical role that financial aid plays in an enrollment management program; excellent organizational and planning skills; and exemplary relationship-building skills with both internal and external constituents. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the experience and personality to support the Chief Enrollment and Communications Officer in developing and implementing initiatives which will continue to enhance the college’s visibility and recognition in a highly-competitive landscape. Desirable personal qualities include: a collaborative style, a sense of humor, personal charisma, energy, optimism, resilience and a willingness to consider new ideas.

 

Lahti Search Consultants is assisting Bryn Mawr College with this search. All inquiries, nominations and conversations about this opportunity are welcome and will remain confidential. For more information, please contact either Terry Lahti (terry@lahtisearch.com) or Sandy Ware (sandraware@earthlink.net). If you wish to apply, please send a resume and cover letter by email to:

Terry Lahti

Lahti Search Consultants

4360 France Avenue S.

Minneapolis, MN  55410

www.lahtisearch.com

terry@lahtisearch.com

814.282.3093

Resumes will be reviewed beginning January 4 and will continue until the position is filled. Salaries and benefits for this position are highly competitive. Expected start date is July 2010.

Bryn Mawr College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

 Minority candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at IUPUI is looking for an enthusiastic, self-directed and innovative individual to serve as its Assistant Director for Scholar Recruitment. This new position will be instrumental in working with the Associate Director for High School Outreach and the Director of Undergraduate Admissions to develop, implement and coordinate a campus-wide plan to recruit high ability scholars to the campus. This individual will represent the university in the capacity of high school visits, college fairs and recruitment activities to achieve recruitment goals established by the university. Extensive travel is required as well as night and weekend responsibilities.

A bachelor's degree is required, with 1-3 years of recruiting or marketing experience. Experience working with high school students with high academic qualifications is preferred. The successful candidate will have a proven record of excellent communication (both written and verbal) and customer service skills. In addition, the candidate must be adept at developing and executing strategic plans, working with students and families from a variety of different backgrounds and building partnerships on campus. Excellent oral and written communications presentation skills required. Knowledge of guidelines pertaining to higher education and admissions highly desired. Strong computer skills highly desirable.