Represents the University in new student recruitment and participates in the evaluation of applicants. Participates in recruitment activities and projects, both in and out of state.

• Candidate must live in Cook County, Illinois.  
• Focuses on recruitment in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  
• Oversees and coordinates all day-to-day operational aspects of assigned territory. 
• Develops and implements comprehensive strategies to recruit a diverse pool of potential undergraduate applicants in line with institutional goals and priorities. 
• Conducts research on recruitment markets and student mobility trends to inform recruitment strategy. 
• Corresponds and interacts with prospective students, applicants, University alumni, guidance counselors, and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic and non-academic programs, and student activities following established procedures and precedents. Provides a wide array of consultative services to prospective students and their families. 
• Cultivates and maintains key relationships with various stakeholders to enhance the University’s presence in territory. Participates in admissions committees to determine student applicants’ admissibility to the University and monitors progress of applicants. 
• Plans and conducts both virtual and in-person events and presentations. 
• Travels within territory for recruitment and yield activities such as conducting information sessions at high schools, community colleges, college fairs, and community-based organizations. 
• Periodic travel to Pittsburgh will be required for on-campus programs and training throughout the year. 

Mobility with regard to travel within the United States is essential and a requirement for successful performance in this position. Valid driver’s license is required. May be required to carry a box of material (up to 50 lbs.) from car and/or from building to building or between floors.