Specialist - Admissions

We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened

September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, apioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and thefirst president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’sacademic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degreeand certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes,accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois statelaw, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining toptalent while ensuring equitable pay practices.

We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience.

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Minimum Acceptable

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, communication orrelated field required.

Experience: 2+ years experience in student services, college admissions, educational recruiting or sales. Ability to manage multiple priorities and attention to detail essential. Must possess strong presentation, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Characteristic Duties:

Meet recruitment objectives and assist in the enrollment goals as established by Harper College, the Director of Outreach and the Admissions Manager

Integrate and explain policies and procedures of all areas of enrollment services and other closely related areas to all new students. Be able to anticipate students’ needs by considering all aspects of the enrollment cycle. This position will provide thislevel of service in person, over the phone, and over email.

Works with students throughout the enrollment process and reviewsinformation regarding career opportunities, program of study,placement, orientation and financial assistance.

Assists students in understanding their financial obligations and educating them on how Harper College, federal, state andthird-party resources can provide assistance. May provide support for helping students complete financial aid and scholarship applications.

Utilizes critical thinking, problem solving and experience with student issues to be proactive in addressing potential student concerns, identifying potential barriers within the student enrollment process and initiating steps resulting inresolution.

Makes referrals to faculty, counselors, program coordinators,campus support services, or other resources as needed.

Collaborates closely with key Harper College departments including the Academic Affairs, Admissions Processing, Counseling, Onestopand Financial Aid to assure effective student enrollment matriculation.

Participates and attends all scheduled events. Provides postinformation session report within 24 hours of eventcompletion.

Reviews and provides feedback to Admissions Manager and Marketing Services on all pertinent promotional material and presentations.

Provides critical summary reports on all activities including student…