Director of Recruitment and Outreach

Play a pivotal role in shaping the College’s enrollment strategy to drive growth and inspire achievement. As a senior leader in Admission, the Director brings an entrepreneurial spirit, enlightened hospitality, and goal-oriented focus to a dynamic admission team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are excited about driving innovative solutions, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the future of Illinois College.


Essential Functions:
The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

• Supervise and mentor a team of domestic, first-year admission counselors, empowering them to achieve their potential and realize individual and collective recruitment goals.
• Create and maintain memorable campus visit programs that leave a lasting impression on prospective students and families.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, and development of student tour guides and student workers.
• Serve as a campus leader for coordinated outreach to IC parents, families, and school counselors.
• Review applications for admission and scholarship and act as part of the leadership team for second reads.
• Providing strategic and creative consultation on communications initiatives, ensuring our messaging resonates with diverse audiences.
• Engage in College-wide initiatives to support student success, achieve strategic growth and build sustainable foundations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, required; Master’s degree, preferred
• Minimum five years of progressive leadership in admission, required
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to supervise, motivate and develop an effective, results-oriented team
• Intercultural competency; ability to work well with individuals of diverse background
• Dynamic public speaker with excellent writing and interpersonal skills
• Extraordinary organizational skills and ability to multi-task while providing attention to detail
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, engage in creative problem-solving and extend enlightened hospitality when working with others
• Must hold a valid drivers license and be insurable.
• Must be willing to travel overnight as well as work evenings and weekends
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds in and out of a car

Additional Job Details:
Job Title: Director of Recruitment and Outreach
Department: Office of Admission
Reports to: AVP of Enrollment Management
Status: Full Time, Salary
Date Last Revised: December 2024
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
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About Illinois College:
Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in the heart of Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.