Position:

Interim Associate Director of Freshman Admissions

Department:

Enrollment Services

In this role you will:

The Interim Associate Director of Freshman Admissions will be responsible for the planning and
implementation of innovative first-year recruitment strategies and programs designed to meet transfer
enrollment goals at Northeastern Illinois University. This position reports to the Director of Admissions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies and programs.
• Five years of progressive responsibility in admissions, enrollment or student services.
• Successful history of building relationships with high schools and organizations which influence college decisions for prospective students.
• Expertise in the use of data in the decision-making process.
• Experience with student demographics in Chicago area.
• Proficient in software such as Google, Adobe, Excel, Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint; as well as project management software such as Asana, Marq, and Basecamp.
• Familiarity with a Customer Management Relationship (CRM) software and platforms, experience with Slate (Technolutions) preferred.
• Excellent verbal & written skills & the ability to communicate effectively to large groups.
• Must be willing to travel and be available to work occasional evenings and some weekends.
• Experience in developing relationships with diverse students.
• A valid driver license is required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

(This position requires a background check.)

Responsibilities:

• Ability to step into any role within admissions where additional help is needed or where a temporary vacancy might occur.This includes direct recruitment of students, training of recruiters, guiding student workers, and backing up the visit/event coordinator.
• Oversee the development and implementation of first-year recruitment strategies that is consistent with the overall enrollment strategies of NEIU.
• Ability to handle and keep confidential information as required by FERPA.
• Supervise first-year admissions counselors, particularly with respect to planning and organizing off campus travel and activity.
• Oversee the dual and guaranteed admissions services, systems and programming.
• Work with Executive Director of Admissions and Marketing Office to develop media plans which will include assisting in the development and design of web and printed materials.
• Oversee scheduling of college fair seasons and high school visits.
• Ability to make presentations as needed.
• Call, email and text students in the enrollment funnel.Meet with families as needed.
• Develop and implement new on campus recruitment activities.
• Develop and strengthen assigned territories by researching trends, demographics and other opportunities to increase enrollment
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

About Northeastern Illinois University:

Northeaster's Main Campus is located on 67 acres in a residential area on the Northwest Side of
Chicago with additional locations in the metropolitan area: The Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City
Studies and El Centro. Northeastern also is a founding member of the University Center of Lake County
consortium campus in suburban Lake County, north of Chicago.

Salary:

$56,000

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and
vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System. This is a full-time position.

Hours:

Monday- Friday, 8:30 am- 4:30 pm, must be able to work on occasional evenings & weekends as
needed.

Deadline:

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

To Apply:

Applicants are expected to respond based upon the entire job description.

You must submit the following online forms (see links below) and send the remaining documents to:

Email:

with the job title in the subject line

• A letter of interest addressing your qualifications for this position
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Three (3) professional references

Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be
required of candidates selected for final interviews.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites
applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as Other
Qualified Individuals. Northeastern Illinois University positions are contingent upon the University's
receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.