What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruitment and Engagement Specialist - UIC Extended Campus position at uic?
Position Summary
Recruitment & Engagement Specialist recruits prospective students to
maintain a targeted and consistent volume of qualified candidates for the
online undergraduate and graduate programs, which operate as fully online cost
recovery programs for adult learners. The position is directly responsible for
maintaining or increasing positive awareness of UIC Extended Campus programs
within community colleges, health care organizations and other organizations as
appropriate. Plans and manages recruitment events, fairs and other
opportunities. Represents the University's interest during high profile events
and to a wide range of constituents (e.g. state legislators, community leaders
and organizations, parents and students) and venues (e.g. college fairs and
programs, local, state and national conferences and events).
Duties & Responsibilities:
Outreach and Recruitment
- Establish and maintain relationships with students, community colleges, and partner organizations to provide advice and counsel on the recruitment and admissions processes and program admission requirements to meet enrollment targets.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for potential new partnerships.
- Identify and participate in local, statewide events, transfer fairs, community organizations, site visits, "virtual and in-person site visits" etc. to recruit students into programs.
- Prepare and deliver program presentations for various audiences at colleges, community sites and online as appropriate
- Engage and build relationships with community college advising staff, nursing faculty and education coordinators to access students and share UIC online programs.
- Work with marketing team to pursue leads generated through targeted marketing efforts and report back on trends. Meet and record daily, weekly, monthly and annual call and outreach goals.
- Field questions and respond to inquiries from prospective students through various mediums (e.g. individual appointments, telephone, email, text and chat, and social networking). Serve as the primary contact for prospective student questions or concerns.
- Use Customer Relationship Management technology to maintain contact with prospective students and document feedback to inform future marketing.
Admissions
- Work with college admissions staff to review prospective students’ application materials and credentials and makes admissions recommendations to the Office of Admissions and Records.
- Conduct transcript evaluation and counsel students on questions relative to program content, admissions requirements, costs, financial aid availability and college policies on admissions requirements, procedures, credit/course transferability, acceptance of CLEP tests, etc. Determine if students qualify and identify pre-requisites needed to enter program.
Planning and Reporting
- Prepare and implement recruiting plans for each identified partner._
- Assess and interpret student data, event outcomes, recruitment trends, market area trends and report findings to senior leadership.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
