Description
Are you looking for a career where you help undergraduate students
attain their higher education goals? Then, Undergraduate Admissions
at Southern Illinois University Carbondale wants to meet you! SIU
Admissions is seeking a Field Representative to aid in recruiting
undergraduate students in Chicago. We offer a supportive atmosphere
with the tools to succeed. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience, while also considering internal equity.
Examples of Duties
- Conduct outreach and recruitment to Undergraduate students that
directly impacts yield efforts, while managing assigned
territories.
Advise and inform prospective students, parents, school
counselors, and public about SIU Carbondale.
Develop working relationships with counselors, counseling
staff, advisors, and key stakeholders during scheduled visits to
high schools and community colleges, including day and evening
hours.
Build relationships with community-based organizations in the
territory with the purpose of building a recruitment pipeline;
provide expertise on college selection process and financial aid
scholarships.
Systematically follow-up with students within an individual
territory by contacting them through email, phone, mail, and social
media.
Access and retrieve student data from the Banner system, Slate
(CRM), and Degree Works to use during an appointment, phone call or
other inquiry.
Individually record school visits and college fairs into the
Undergraduate Admissions CRM and calendar system.
Assist students in gaining a basic understanding of the
College's admission requirements, registration process, and
processes that need to be completed by the student.
Develop a knowledge base of all facets of the university,
including knowledge of degree requirements, prerequisites needed
for degree programs, and University Core Curriculum requirements
for specific degree programs.
Assist students in interpreting and understanding placement
scores, program curricula, and prerequisites.
Assist admitted students with registration and record
interactions in Slate (CRM).
Coordinate with advisors regarding scheduling questions and
clarification.
Teach students how to use Banner Self-Registration to build and
manage the class schedule and Degree Works as a degree audit tool
to track degree progress.
Provide financial planning support for admitted students.
Assist in coordination of special events, including but not
limited to, on-campus Open Houses, off-campus previews, off-campus
advisement, and registration dates.
Work with leadership in creating recruitment plans and targets
for each school, college, and territory.
Maintain regular office hours in a designated on-campus space
or approved work site.
Maintain professional standards regarding personal
behavior.
Appropriate and ethical use and maintenance of university
resources within university, state, and federal regulations.
Participate in special projects and ongoing professional
training throughout the year.
Use and manage a Procurement Card to cover travel
expenses.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of experience in higher
education, community-based organization, sales, customer service,
or closely related professional setting.
- The ability to travel regularly and to load and transport
admissions material, displays, and other recruiting equipment.
- Evening and weekend hours required.
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in
writing.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Valid driver’s license.
Required Documents: Submit a letter of application,
CV/Resume, and three references.
Contact: Elizabeth Cheek,
echeek@siu.edu
