Associate Director of Admissions - Chicago Regional Representative

St. Norbert College, a nationally-ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college is seeking an Associate Director of Admissions. This position is responsible for strategically designing, organizing and implementing the plan for regional recruitment for the institution in the Chicago market. The Associate Director of Admissions will admit students based on credentials and determine eligibility of any institutional scholarship. This position is also responsible for relationship building within the regional area with students, families, counselors, and organizations. Specific responsibilities: Implement regional recruitment plan for Chicago Area. - 10% Travel within territory for recruitment purposes. - 20% Follow-up with all prospects, inquiries, applicants and accepted students and their families. - 25% Represent the college at regional college fairs, high schools, and conferences. - 10% Create regional off campus activities to help engage students and their families. - 10% Determine admissibility and scholarship eligibility for applicants. - 5% Attend on campus admission and divisional events, attend on campus programs, meet with students and families during busy visit days and weeks on campus. - 10% Work directly with the Executive Director of Enrollment and Marketing on Admission related events. - 10% Perform additional duties as assigned and attend College required training. Regular attendance is required. Work in a manner that is aware of personal safety and the safety of others and observes safety, health and sanitation codes, regulations, or practices required by the College or governmental authority. Supervision Exercised Over: None Required Minimum Qualifications: Education - Bachelor’s Degree Experience and Credentials - 3 years experience in admission or related sales work. Valid Driver’s License. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse campus environment or commitment to do so as an employee of St. Norbert College. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Ability to be a self starter and be able to work well on their own. Ability to handle technology to connect with the office, students, high schools and families. Ability to travel away from home for periods of time to visit territory and attend on campus events is a must. Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and customers, particularly in conflict situations. Ability to talk politely and resolve customer service issues. Ability to multitask, meet specific deadlines, and prioritize tasks and assignments. Skilled in basic math computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Office, Google Apps) and ability to learn upgrades and new programs as needed. Ability to exercise good judgement and decisions in an expeditious manner. Skilled at setting a good example for others. Skilled at organizing events, programs, projects and see them through to completion. Skilled at making presentations to large (>100) groups of people. The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Equipment Used: Computer, laptop, phone, audio/visual equipment, vehicle for travel, banners and promotional materials. Working Conditions: Generally an office position working Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm working on and off campus with travel, nights, and weekends required (10 - 15 weeks annually). Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform this job.. Generally a sedentary office position. Employee must be able to move between several buildings during the workday. Position needs to be able to attend off campus events. Occasional lifting to a max of 25 lbs. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan; paid time-off and tuition waiver. The position will be posted for a minimum of five business days until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of your application. Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: St. Norbert College provides safe, inclusive, and anti-racist educational and work experiences for our faculty, staff, and students of color, congruent with our Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts values. Therefore, we invite candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging to join our community of teaching and learning. We are seeking to hire staff who are committed to infusing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) into their work. The college supports educational experiences that challenge students, faculty, staff, and administrators to expand their awareness of factors that impede our appreciation of both the richness and complexity of diversity. Opportunities to confront, examine, and renegotiate our understanding of power, privilege and inequality as they are manifested in our society will be key to these endeavors. Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.