Admissions Counselor

Position: Admissions Counselor (00035810)
Chartered in 1895, Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a student-centered, regional public research institution with a diverse and international student body of approximately 17,000 students. Located 65 miles from downtown Chicago, in DeKalb, Illinois, NIU is a thriving community of dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, local residents and friends. Together, we support the goal of providing upward mobility to our students as well as the opportunity to make an enduring impact on our future.

NIU has a long, rich tradition of academic excellence with a breadth of programmatic offerings that support the academic aspirations of our students. Our nationally and internationally recognized faculty are not only dedicated to advancing their academic disciplines, but, in collaboration with NIU staff, are also focused on providing meaningful curricular and co-curricular experiences that prepare NIU students to be successful in achieving their future goals.

NIU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University/High Research Activity and a Carnegie Engaged University. NIU offers baccalaureate, master's, doctoral and law degrees across more than 40 academic departments and seven colleges.

Position Summary

The Admissions Counselor will design, manage, and execute both on- and off-campus recruiting events for the School of Art and Design; oversee the creation and distribution of print and digital media used for recruitment; and coordinate scholarship applications and review. it is imperative that all employees conduct themselves in a professional, respectful and collegial manner while carrying out their duties in representing the School, the College, and Northern Illinois University.

Productive and collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, university departments and the external organizations are both a requirement and an essential function of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruiting - 60%

* Organize, manage, and participate in both on and off-campus recruiting events

* Coordinate and assist faculty participation in recruitment events including Open House, National Portfolio Days, and site visits to schools and community colleges

* Manage and respond to inquiries from potential new students

* Participate in School of Art student orientation events and provide assistance to the Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising

* Provide up-to-date programmatic information to new freshmen recruits and potential transfer students

* Maintain confidential recruitment records

* Prepare budget proposals for annual recruitment activities

* Prepare data analysis of recruiting yield from recruitment activities

* Liaise with community colleges to assist with program articulation for potential transfer students

Coordinate Scholarship Applications & Review - 20%

* Manage applications and coordinate with faculty in the review processes conducted in relation to all School of Art Scholarships related to recruitment

Creation & Management of Publicity Materials - 20%

* In consultation with the CVPA Director of Marketing and Communications, prepare hard copy and electronic School of Art publicity materials as required for recruiting

Minimum

Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

N/A

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Minimum

Required Qualifications (SPS)

* Bachelor's degree in Art, Design, or related field.

* Experience working with diverse populations.

Additional Requirements (SPS)

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

* Experience in admissions in a university setting.

* Experience with admissions CRM systems (e.g. SLATE).

* Bilingual a plus.

Physical demands/requirements

* Regular office related duties

* Sitting for extended periods of time

* Using computer/electronic equipment for extended periods of time

* Occasional lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 lbs.

* Some travel will be required.