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Position TitleOutreach Development SpecialistWho we are:

National Louis is a 130+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, and excellence from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and asks how do we become more “student ready” so that we may better serve our students. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our community works hard in the service of students and supports one another like a family.

What we offer:

At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.

CampusChicago - Michigan Ave.If other, please specifyPosition StatusFull TimeIf part time, hours per weekWhat you will do:

The Outreach Development Specialist will primarily be responsible for portfolio management within an assigned territory. This will include developing relationships, partnerships, lead generation, or lead conversion with businesses, community agencies, community colleges, and K-12 schools within the territory.

Outcomes:

-Develops relationships with influencers such as vice-presidents, deans, associate deans, faculty and/or transfer coordinators in appropriate venues (i.e. community college, school, etc.) in order to secure prospective student inquiries;
-Participates in events such as community college table visits, offsite information sessions, fairs, and networking events with the purpose of establishing lead generating contacts;
-Effectively manages a portfolio within an assigned territory to generate leads or to convert leads;
-Proactively identifies new opportunities for growth within the assigned territory;
-Actively recruits students using program information sessions, classroom presentations, and counselor presentations;
-Produces activity reports on a weekly basis. Submits generated inquiries within one business day.

Your Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.
Minimum 5 years of related experience in Higher Education, Business Development Community College Outreach and/or working directly with school districts.
Must be able to evaluate the community college market and make recommendations that will positively impact enrollment.
Ability to measure and track progress against goals
Ability to network and develop relationships in higher education communities
Ability to understand University programs and resulting career opportunities
Bilingual a plus

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberSTA651Number of Vacancies1Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions SummarySupplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Internal Posting Form (Internal Applicants Only)