Associate Director of Admissions - Chicago Regional Representative

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked private Catholic liberal arts institution, seeks an Associate Director of Admissions to lead recruitment efforts in the Chicago market. This pivotal role involves strategically designing, organizing, and executing a comprehensive regional recruitment plan. The Associate Director will evaluate student credentials for admission and institutional scholarships while fostering relationships with students, families, school counselors, and community organizations within the region.

Specific responsibilities:

• Follow-up with all prospects, inquiries, applicants, and accepted students and their families. 

• Travel within the territory for recruitment purposes. 

• Implement a regional recruitment plan for the Chicago Area.

• Represent the college at regional college fairs, high schools, and conferences. Work with counselors and schools to include St. Norbert College in their college events and presentations.

• Create regional off-campus activities to help engage students and their families.

• Attend on-campus admission and divisional events and programs, and meet with students and families during busy visit days and weeks on campus.

• Work directly with the Dean of Enrollment on admission related events. Work with faculty, staff, and students to gain support for recruitment events in the Chicago area.

• Determine admissibility and scholarship eligibility for applicants. 

Required Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 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.

• Self-starter, capable of working independently, multitasking, and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Apps, and adaptable to learning new programs and technologies for communication and productivity.

• Willing and able to travel for territory visits and campus events.

• Skilled in professional interactions, conflict resolution, and delivering excellent customer service.

• Experienced in organizing events and delivering presentations to large audiences (>100).

• Leads by example through professional and ethical behavior.

Working Conditions:

Regular work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Travel to the St. Norbert College campus is expected throughout the year for programs, meetings, and college events.  Some travel, nights, and weekends are required (10 - 15 weeks annually).

Benefits package:

The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time-off and tuition waiver. For more information, please visit: https://www.snc.edu/hr/workinghere.html.

Application instructions:

Applications received by Friday, January 3rd will be ensured full consideration. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine and Liberal Arts College provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development.  As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students.  

At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.  

We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant, diverse and spiritually engaged community (https://www.snc.edu/mission/gettingtoknow.html).

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