Associate Director, Recruiting and Admissions - Graduate Accountancy Programs, Accountancy (138754)
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Location
- Champaign, IL
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Admissions & Enrollment, Human Resources & Employee Development, Program Administration
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Title: Associate Director, Recruiting and Admissions - Graduate Accountancy Programs, Accountancy
Primary Position Function/Summary:
Responsible for leading the people, processes, and tools needed to successfully recruit and admit the proper mix and number of high quality students each year into Graduate Accountancy Programs, including the MAS and MSA programs.
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Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruiting
*Lead the development, management and execution of recruiting strategy for each recruiting cycle for Graduate Accountancy Programs, focused on attracting a diverse pool of qualified candidates both internal and external to the University of Illinois
*Meet the enrollment goals for Graduate Accountancy Programs while maintaining the program standards
*Design and implement a strategy to attract domestic students to Graduate Accountancy Programs
*Recruit, and provide counseling and guidance to domestic and international prospective students
*Nurture the pipeline of candidates for Graduate Accountancy Programs
*Develop partnerships with external universities, organizations and agencies that will enhance the student pipeline
*Leverage opportunities by collaborating with University/College leadership and academic divisions
*Establish a high quality experience for the interested candidates in Graduate Accountancy Programs
*Deliver internal and external public presentations promoting Graduate Accounting Programs by participating in Graduate Fairs both in person and virtual, as well as hosting information session and attending other recruitment events as needed
*Coordinate efforts with other staff members to implement recruitment and admissions plans, including supervising student workers
*Some night and weekend obligations as well as occasional domestic and international travel for recruiting events, etc.
*Exudes excellent knowledge of admissions and recruiting software program for both recruiting and admission
*Work closely with the Gies Marketing and Communication unit to set up marketing strategies and monitor budget spending.
Admissions
*Act as a liaison, along with the Academic Director, Program Director, and Admissions and Records Officer, to the Graduate College throughout the admissions process, utilizing admissions and recruiting software program.
*Along with support staff, and utilizing admissions and recruiting software program, provide student recruitment and admissions data
*Monitor yield issues and create strategies and tactics to maximize yield
*Perform information and assessment interviews of potential candidates as needed
*Support admission process and nurturing of applicants through enrollment
* Assist the Academic Director and Program Director with scholarship and financial aid decisions
Miscellaneous
*While primary duties will be focused on recruitment and enrollment, part of the role could include student services programming for admitted students
*Help maintain databases and other tools for meeting the team goals
Position Requirements and Qualifications:
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred: MBA or other relevant master’s degree preferred
Experience:
Required: Five years of professional experience with at least three years of experience in recruitment, admissions, or relationship sales. Years may run concurrently.
Preferred: Experience within accountancy programs; higher educational experience; graduate recruitment experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, and proven success in managing across multiple stakeholders. Must demonstrate a service-oriented attitude for working with faculty and students. Working knowledge of computer-related databases and office-related software. Experience working with a diverse population. Knowledge of or ability to learn admissions and recruiting software programs such as Slate.
Appointment Status:
This is a full-time (100%), benefits-eligible academic professional position appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
For full consideration, create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references by January 31, 2021. Interviews may be conducted before the closing date; however, no hiring decisions will be made until after the search has closed. For further information regarding our application procedures, email sthomas8@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
College Name or Administrative Unit:Gies College of Business Category:5-Education and Student Services Title:Associate Director, Recruiting and Admissions - Graduate Accountancy Programs, Accountancy (138754) Open Date:01/13/2021 Organization Name:AccountancyOrganization
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