Ashford University was founded on the principle that education improves lives. Ashford University employees witness such change everyday. Accelerated careers, increased earning power and improved quality of life keep Ashford University employees motivated to make a difference with each and every student. Ashford University is doing well by doing good, and we value the opportunity we've been given.

The mission of Ashford University is to provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities.
Position Summary: The Regional Representative's responsibility is to recruit prospective students from the Chicago area. This position will report to the Regional Admissions Representative Manager.
This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not intended to determine specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Essential functions may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Essential Job Duties:
• Represent the university to prospective students with diverse backgrounds and their families in the determined regional area.
• Attend college fairs and make individual high school visits and classroom presentations to high schools throughout the year.
• Organize and supervise bus/van trips to Ashford University's campus.
• Arrange and conduct individual interviews with students as well as organize regional group information sessions for students, parents, and guidance counselors.
• Telecounsel with prospective students to encourage campus visits as well as apply for admission.
• Maintain appropriate follow-up communication with prospective students regarding the status of their applications for admission and financial aid. Follow-up includes, and is not limited to telephone, mail, e-mail, and face-to-face communication.
• Assist with campus visit days.
• Work closely with the Regional Representative Manager to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Utilize Ashford University alumni to help support the college's recruitment efforts in the area.
• Valid Driver's required.

Requirements:
• Candidates must be free to travel, be self-starters and willing to work nights and weekends. Valid Driver's License required.


Qualifications:
• Experience in admissions, financial aid, marketing/public relations and counseling are preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written.
• Ability to organize and plan multiple projects.
• Knowledge of techniques and principles of counseling.
• Skill in interviewing.
• Skills to be creative take initiative and have a strong work ethic.

Education:
• Bachelor's Degree is required.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit at desk location, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls (i.e. mouse, keyboard, telephone), frequently talk or hear, reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision of computer monitor.

Our Parent Organization: Bridgepoint Education has built its corporate culture around its core values; ethics, integrity, service and accountability. Ethics is a central part of employee training and is reinforced on a daily basis. Integrity in the way we treat both internal and external constituents is paramount to Bridgepoint Education's success. Service at the highest level is expected and recognized. Last, accountability toward one's co-workers, students and role within the organization has allowed Bridgepoint Education to cultivate a high-quality management team.

By providing both online and campus-based programs at Ashford University and University of the Rockies, Bridgepoint Education offers access to both traditional and adult learners seeking high quality, convenient higher education degree programs.

We offer our team competitive benefits (M/V/D/401k/ESPP) and salaries, a safe work environment, innovative training, accelerated career advancement, the ability to take classes and programs gratis, and a collegiate and collaborative environment to work and grow in. Ashford University understands that our success depending on the development of strong leadership within the organization.

To be considered an applicant, all interested and qualified parties MUST apply through the Ashford University online employment application system.

www.ashford.edu/jobs/

For additional information about our University, please visit www.ashford.edu.
Ashford University is an Affirmative Action employer that provides Equal Employment

Admissions Representative 
Responsibilities include set up and carry through a schedule of high school visits within the recruitment territory, attend scheduled college fairs, conduct appropriate follow-up via phone, written correspondence, e-mail, and/or personal visits, represent St. Ambrose University at alumni functions and at regional conventions, attend and assist coordinating open house events and attend all first-year orientations. Travel and overnight stays required. Experience in sales is beneficial. Must have superior verbal, written and organizational skills with the ability to multi.-task. Requirements:  Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and experience in area of responsibility or related area preferred. The position is open until filled.  Please send letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references to Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 West Locust Street, Davenport, IA  52803. Email:  HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE

EDUCATIONAL ADVISOR (Senior Admission Counselor)

The University of Iowa Office of Admissions has a vacancy for an educational advisor to be filled immediately.  This position will recruit and advise prospective undergraduate students to the University of Iowa. Duties and responsibilities include:  provide information and guidance to students and their families about University policies, procedures, programs and student life;  consult with and explain admission policies to representatives at secondary schools, community colleges and other educational organizations.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Applicants must have excellent communication and presentation skills, a strong work ethic, good judgment, a high level of professionalism, ability to manage multiple tasks and be familiar with basic computer software applications. All members of the Outreach Admissions staff share responsibility for recruitment of diverse student populations. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds is required. Must be free to travel extensively.  Overnight travel, evening and weekend work is required. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required. The ability to move boxes and transport materials up to 40 lbs. is required.

Desirable Qualifications: Master’s degree is desirable. Familiarity with new computer technology including Instant Messaging and Blogging is desirable. Experience (1 to 3 years) working in an admissions office is desirable. Experience within the past 5 years in admissions work, educational agency serving college bound populations, or student service programs (financial aid, student life, residence hall services, student organizations) is highly desirable. Knowledge of the nature, aims and organizational workings of a college or university is desirable.

To apply for this position visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu. Select P&S Employment (Professional and Scientific) the position title is Educational Advisor requisition #58163. Upload your resume, cover letter and provide and contact information for three references by August 5, 2010. The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Chicago-Based Regional Recruitment Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES

Off-campus-based recruitment responsibilities include high school visits, planning and executing recruitment receptions in Chicago and surrounding area, making frequent phone calls to prospective and admitted students, customer service functions, outreach-related activities, development and implementation of marketing strategies for recruiting efforts.

REQUIRED SKILLS

BA/BS degree; master’s degree preferred; valid driver's license; good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including bilingual in Spanish and English; dedication and commitment to customer service; the ability to project a favorable image on behalf of University; demonstrated ability to give presentations before large groups; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; extensive automobile travel; and some weekend assignments; recent involvement in a university setting.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Three to five years of successful experience in college/university admissions or related field; experience working with students and families from diverse backgrounds.

MATERIALS

Complete applications must be received by August 25, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.

Send cover letter (addressing qualifications as they relate to the responsibilities of the position for which you are applying), current resume, official transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation to:

Search Committee Secretary
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Northern Illinois University
1425 West Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115.

AA/EEO Institution.

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has an opening for a Communications Coordinator in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The Communications Coordinator works in collaboration with the Enrollment Management Communication’s Unit in coordinating print and electronic publications to attract and build a relationship between prospective students and families with the University of Illinois. This position is a 100% full-time, benefits-eligible Academic Professional position. The starting date is as soon as possible after the closing date and the salary range is $37,000 - $39,000.

Some Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as the liaison between the Enrollment Services Communications Unit and the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
• Manage the Admissions Facebook pages and Twitter accounts. This includes posting information, responding to questions and monitoring the site.
• Oversee an admissions counselor whose responsibilities include coordinating calling campaigns for prospective students including those calls made by students, admissions staff and faculty.
• Present information about the University and the admissions and enrollment process to prospective students and their families. These groups can range in size from 4 to 400 or more.
• Represent the University at college fairs, high school visits or community colleges throughout the state of Illinois and possibly out-of-state.

Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and four years of related experience is required.

Application:

To ensure full consideration all application materials must be received by August 6, 2010. Candidates must create a candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references. Please upload all requested materials in one file. A full position description can be found at : http://go.illinois.edu/CommCoord .  For further information regarding application procedures, contact Leslie Alexander at 217-333-9255 or laa@illinois.edu.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

UW-La Crosse is seeking a Transfer Admission Coordinator in the Office of Admissions.  The transfer admission coordinator will be responsible for managing the transfer student admission process and the recruitment program, evaluating courses, and working with departments and colleges on transfer issues and course equivalencies.  Additionally, this staff member is responsible for managing the admissions process for international transfer students, working closely with the Office of International Education.  The transfer admission coordinator is required to travel and represent UW-La Crosse at community college, technical college, and UW Colleges visitation programs.

Founded in 1909, UW-L is one of the four-year institutions in the University of Wisconsin System with approximately 9,000 students. UW-L offers a wide array of undergraduate programs and a variety of graduate programs in three colleges: Liberal Studies (including the School of Arts & Communication); Science and Health, and Business Administration as well as the School of Education. The university is consistently rated first among the UW System comprehensives in terms of first year student ACT scores, class rankings and retention rates.

We are an inclusive learning community that values the varying perspectives that come with diverse faculty, staff and student populations. We strongly encourage our students to broaden their perspectives through international experiences and diversity-related courses and programming, and support faculty and staff in international teaching, research, and service.

We are proud of our diversity and believe students, faculty, and staff all are enriched by our exposure to differing ideas, opinions and cultures. We strive to be a leader in Wisconsin's movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. For example, we routinely assess the campus climate and have conducted an equity study to explore how diverse students, faculty, and staff experience UW-L.

We believe that employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving excellence as a nationally recognized institution of higher education. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We strongly encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  

Qualifications:  Master’s degree required.  Substantial transfer admission experience.  Excellent communication skills; strong organizational skills; attention to detail; familiarity with computer applications; and experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.  Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license.  Lifting and transporting materials up to 35 lbs. also is required.

Application Process:  Electronic submission of application materials is required at https://employment.uwlax.edu.  Required application material includes cover letter, resume, and three professional references (name, phone number, e-mail address, and relationship to you).  Applications must be submitted by August 2, 2010.

Recruiter/Advisor for Woodstock Center and George Williams College of Aurora University

VICE PRESIDENT 

AND DEAN OF ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID

COLBY COLLEGE (Waterville, Maine)

Colby College, among the oldest and most prestigious liberal arts colleges in the United States, seeks a vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid to provide leadership in enrollment planning, student recruitment, admission, and financial aid. The vice president will also help shape and communicate consistent messages about the College as part of a coordinated institution-wide marketing program and work closely with the president and other members of Colby’s senior staff to provide leadership for the institution as a whole. The vice president reports to the president and oversees a staff of 23 in admissions and financial aid. For a complete position specification, visit http://lahtisearch.com/current.

The College: Colby has approximately 1850 students representing nearly all 50 states; 14 percent are students of color, and 47 foreign countries are represented in the student body. Admission is highly selective.  More than 94 percent of Colby students live on campus. Colby competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), comprised of 11 highly selective liberal arts colleges: Amherst, Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Connecticut College, Hamilton, Middlebury, Trinity, Tufts, Wesleyan, and Williams.

Colby has a long tradition of sound financial management. The market value of Colby’s endowment as of June 30, 2010 was approximately $500 million. Colby’s just-concluded fundraising campaign raised $370 million. The College is guided by its strategic plan, The Plan for Colby, which is updated on a regular basis.

For more information about the College, visit www.colby.edu, where you will find links to Colby’s core values statement, the Colby Fact Book, the strategic plan, articles and speeches by President William D. Adams, and a lively set of web pages “by students, for students” called insideColby.

Location:  Colby’s campus of more than 700 acres isundefinedby virtue of campus design, setting, and architectureundefinedwidely considered one of the most attractive campuses in the nation. With more than 60 buildings, 50 acres of playing fields, an arboretum, and a picturesque pond, Colby’s spacious campus overlooks the historic city of Waterville and the Kennebec River valley. Natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and rich traditions abound throughout Maine, which, like the College, has been at the center of the modern environmental movement. Waterville is located just 20 minutes from the state capital of Augusta and 75 minutes from Portland’s energy and amenities. The scenic and recreational splendors of the mountains and the coast are nearby.

Qualifications:  Candidates for this position should have exceptional communication skills, innovative ideas, and a record of success in shaping the academic profile of entering classes. Experience in the areas of marketing, financial aid, and recruitment technology is expected, as is knowledge of the current generation of students. An advanced degree and understanding of selective college admissions is preferred. The College seeks candidates with strong analytical skills, creativity, skill in team-building and mentoring, an appreciation for the liberal arts, and a commitment to diversity in all forms. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to engage the College community in thoughtful discussion and deliberation regarding enrollment issues.  

To Apply:  Lahti Search Consultants is assisting Colby College with this search. Nominations, inquiries, and applications (including a resume and letter of interest) may be submitted, in confidence, to: 

Terry Lahti or Richard Cook

Lahti Search Consultants

terry@lahtisearch.com

richard@lahtisearch.com

Although resumes will be reviewed until the position is filled, for assurance of full consideration, please submit materials before September 10. Formal interviews are anticipated in October, with an expected start date of June 2011. If you wish to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Terry Lahti (terry@lahtisearch.com) or Richard Cook (richard@lahtiseach.com).

Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For more information about the College, please visit www.colby.edu.

Admission Counselor

Midwest College of Cosmetology – Lincoln College-Normal

General Description: Responsible for the recruitment of students to the Midwest College of Cosmetology. Meet with students, family members, high school counselors, and representatives of other organizations in person.  Contact students via telephone, e-mail, and mail. Provide excellent customer service. Conduct admission interviews and build professional relationships with respective audiences. Compile and analyze admission data. Plan and participate in campus events sponsored by the Midwest College of Cosmetology and the Office of Admissions.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associates degree required.  A background in cosmetology or a related field is required.  Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.  Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.  Admissions or marketing experience preferred.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1.        Manage specific recruitment objectives including headcount and conversion rate goals.

2.        Implement, monitor, and manage regular communication plan with prospective students, applicants, accepted students, deposited students and their family members.

3.       Plan and participate in Admissions events both on- and off-campus.

4.       Use the College’s computer information system to monitor and follow-up with inquiries and applicants. 

5.        Coordinate campus visit experiences of prospective students and their family members.

6.       Work effectively with Instructors, financial aid professionals, and residence life professionals to ensure a smooth transition from inquiry to enrolled student.

7.       Ability to work some evenings and weekends and willingness to travel to selected locations.

8.       Respect the confidential nature of information provided by students and family members.

9.       Complete assignments in a timely fashion.

The evaluation of candidates begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Items to Include:

Cover Letter

Resume

Names and contact information for three professional references

Contact Information: Send letter, resume, and references list to:

Director of Human Resources

Kathy Steffens

300 Keokuk Street

Lincoln, Illinois 62656

217-732-3155 x228

Electronic Submission: ksteffens@lincolncollege.edu

Lincoln College is an equal opportunity employer.