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Title: Graduate Student Recruiter
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Graduate School
Campus

Location:

Normal, IL Job Summary

The Recruiter is a student-centered professional responsible for implementing and supporting graduate and international recruitment and enrollment efforts at Illinois State University. This role will rely on a full range of interpersonal skills, including collaboration, coordination, effective communication, and public speaking and will contribute meaningfully to our student-focused approach. Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to succeed in dynamic, goal-driven, fast-paced team environments.

This position allows for work location flexibility.

University Benefit Highlights

Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$57,000 - $67,000 annual salary

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree

One to three years of experience in graduate and international recruitment

Valid driver’s license

Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills

Demonstrated excellence in customer service, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Proven record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams and communicating with multiple stakeholders

Working expertise with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and collaboration software (MS Teams, Zoom, Google Drive, Box)

Demonstrated success meeting deadlines and goals while managing multiple projects

Demonstrated success working autonomously and as a part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Experience with CRM tools, preferably Slate

Experience in customer service, sales, or other dynamic people-oriented service environments

Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders

Familiarity with Illinois State University and its academic programs

Experience arranging and conducting extensive travel independently, including working evenings and weekends

Work Hours

8:00am-4:30pm M-F with occasional evening and weekend work.

Functional Expectations

Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Remain at a workstation for extended periods.

Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Distinguish colors on a monitor.

Proposed Starting Date

November 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 professional references

Special Instructions for Applicants

Sponsorship
:
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact

Information for Applicants

Wouter Van Alebeek,
wvanale

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal…