Position Vacancy Announcement

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assigned to recruit high school students within targeted market. Also, meets with students and prospective students individually and in groups to assist them with college enrollment, academic/career planning and course scheduling. These duties require the High School Recruiter/Enrollment Advisor to be able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups in both on- and off-campus settings. The High School Recruiter/Enrollment Advisor will also provide support to the College’s enrollment efforts through recruitment, academic advising, and retention activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs recruiting activities including representing the College on- and off-campus at target market area high schools, college/career programs, business expositions, and other events.
2. Provides academic advising services to students and prospective students including meeting students and helping them transition into the College community.
3. Provides assistance and support to students determined to be “at risk”.
4. Refers students as appropriate to faculty, counselors, and other College personnel as necessary.
5. Develops a working knowledge of College policies, procedures, academic programs, and services.
6. Supports and participates in out-of-classroom (and in-classroom where appropriate) lives of students in order to enhance the development and learning experiences of students.
7. Assists program review and student retention efforts such as surveys, focus groups, orientation sessions, and intervention groups.
8. Builds and maintains positive relationships with faculty and other College personnel to assist students with academic advising, consultation, referral, and information services.
9. Teaches students to effectively utilize career exploration systems, Transfer Center and other resources in pursuit of occupational guidance or other information.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Performs other duties as assigned for the betterment of the College and its students, consistent with the role of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Educational Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
2. High school recruiting/academic advising experience in a college setting.
3. Demonstrated ability to relate well to a broad cross-section of people.
4. Demonstrated ability to travel independently.
5. Demonstrated excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with solid proficiency with computer software.
6. Evidence of commitment and ability to work in teams with ability to maintain confidentiality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Educational Psychology, Counseling or related field.
2. Experience working in a culturally diverse setting.

TO APPLY:

Please e-mail your letter of interest addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications, résumé, and unofficial transcripts to: humanresources@prairiestate.edu.

You will receive an electronic response confirming receipt of your submission. Due to the high volume of résumés we receive, we are only able to contact those candidates meeting our specific hiring needs. For optimal consideration please submit application materials by: November 18, 2009. This position is open until filled. *Schedule will vary to accommodate the needs of the department.

VIA MAIL:

Office of Human Resources, Room 2402
Prairie State College
202 S. Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, Il 60411