Program Coordinator - Northern IL / Milwaukee

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Job Summary

Under general direction, manages a regional recruitment territory; coordinates and maximizes matriculation of students into specific programming areas; assists in the overall operation of the office of undergraduate admission; demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to the needs of all students; performs duties in accordance with the values of a Jesuit, liberal artseducation.Overnighttravel required.The Program Coordinator will also serve as a liaison to faculty, academic departments, and other University stakeholders to effectively communicate enrollment information and collaborate regarding recruitment activities and pre-professional opportunities.

The Saint Louis University Office of Admission is committed to cultivating and preserving a diverse culture of inclusion and connectedness and welcomes individuals from all different backgrounds to apply.

Job Duties

• Manages a regional recruitment territory; develops recruitment strategies; travels regionally and locally;maintains an informational, active communication system with either traditional high school or college students, parents and counselors,orpost-traditionaldegree-seeking adults; counsels' student applicants concerning admission, financial aid, career planning, and housing options ifapplicable.Explains,interprets, and provides outreach to students regarding the FAFSA and financial aid awards.Assumes liaison activities for the office of Admission.

• Coordinates recruitment efforts with admission management to maximize the matriculation of students who are eligible to participate in specific programmatic areas; develops a marketing plan for the recruitment of those students and implements specific projects and strategies within that plan; adherence to goals and objectives, andprofessional/personaldevelopment.

• Assists with administrative duties in support of student recruitment;plans and arranges all phases of regional travel; conducts office-based contact by mail and phone with students, and parents if applicable; may make reservations.

• Reads, interprets, and evaluates students' academic credentials and makes admission/denial decisions; assists with scholarship appropriation.

• Participates as an active member of the recruitment team; assists with special programs and research projects; participates in the development and implementation of enrollment strategies; composes routine letters; compiles data for reports; maintains calendar; processes applications; schedules appointments; maintains confidential files; prepares position papers/reports; inputs/retrieves data on information system software; assists with making hiring recommendations; plans work and establishes priorities.

• Works with student workers and student interns; performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of higher education admission policies and programs

• Knowledge of enrollment planning strategies

• Recruitment/marketingskills

• Counseling skills

• Ability to interpret test data

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to accurately file and retrieve information

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Effective presentation skills

• Planning and organizational skills

• Basic research skills

• Ability to operate personal computer with various software programs

• Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures

• Ability to maintain schedules

• Ability to demonstrate self-direction and motivation

• Ability to work effectively in a team setting

• Willingness to travel/drive andwork on weekends and evenings

• Work on weekends and evenings

• Ability tohandle stress due totravelmultitaskand adapt

• Ability to build relationships with and recruit a diverse population of students in all parts of the United States.

• Ability to work with a CRM; Slate knowledge valuable

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree; supplemented with two (2) years of related experience.

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and maintain active personal car insurance with sufficient limits throughout the duration of employment. Ability to rent a car, fly, or use personal vehicle for local travel, ability to book hotel for overnight travel.

• The scope of the position requires working some evenings, weekends, and out-of-town travel, including overnight stays.

• This is a regional position based in either the Chicago, Illinois, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin regions.

Salary/Benefits:

Salarystarting between$46,720 - $ 60,000 (salarycommensurate with experience)plus benefits including vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/lifeinsurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program,and wellness program.

Function

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.