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DePaul University

Job Identification: 273
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Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Student Services

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

General Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission, the Assistant Director - Regional Representative is responsible for executing targeted recruitment activities and strategies designed to attract and enroll an undergraduate population of the projected enrollment plan to the university. Living and working in the assigned region, this position manages a recruitment territory, counsels prospective students and their families, and assists in evaluating transcripts and recommending admission decisions.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Develops and executes targeted recruitment activities and strategies designed to attract and enroll an undergraduate population of a predetermined size and mix, as defined by the university's enrollment goals and strategic plan.
• Develops and executes targeted outreach efforts to attract prospective students.
• Counsels and advises prospective students about undergraduate education opportunities at DePaul through telephone calls, regularly scheduled appointments, high-school and community colleges' on-site information sessions, open houses, and admission events.
• Conducts and provides regular reporting via SLATE and other tools which informs the evolving development and execution of the regional undergraduate recruitment strategy and related recruitment initiatives and activities, including relationship and brand-building with high schools and as needed, community colleges.
• In concert with the UGRAD Admission manager, drives the development of the regional recruitment strategy and project manage the tactics of the strategy. Develops and delivers special project work as the need and opportunity arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• A bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 3 years of college admission experience, especially in the specified region.
• A minimum of 2 years of direct, progressive, and successful experience with marketing and/or recruiting practices and recruitment software, especially SLATE, is strong.
• Measurable project management experience and evidence of progressive responsibility are strongly desired.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., marketing, business, higher education, communication).

Required Certifications/Licenses

• Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly spend extended periods standing.
• Routinely lift more than 25 pounds.

Other Skills & Abilities Required
COMPETENCIES EXPECTED (Proficiency Levels Indicated for Each)

Functional Competency Expectations

• Advising & Counseling (Intermediate)
• Audience Awareness (Basic)
• Consultation & Influence (Basic)
• Customer Service (Basic)
• Data management (Basic)

Foundational Competency Expectations

• Collaboration & Teamwork (Basic)
• Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity to Diversity (Basic)
• Effective Communication (Intermediate)
• Judgment & Decision-Making (Basic)
• Mission Focus & Institutional Knowledge (Basic)
• Project Management & Organization (Basic)
• Relationship & Network Building (Basic)

Sustaining Competency Expectations

• Change Acumen (Basic)
• Conflict Management (Basic)
• Continuous Improvement (Intermediate)
• Learning Agility (Intermediate)
• Self-Awareness (Intermediate)
• Systems Thinking (Basic)

Strategic Competency Expectations

• Creativity & Innovative Thinking (Basic)

Additional Information
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

• Position works out of a home office located in the region's metropolitan area and requires evening and weekend work, local and regional travel, and use of a personal or rental vehicle.
• Expected to attend trainings and events on the DePaul campus ~one to two times a year.

Salary & Benefits Package:

DePaul offers a comprehensive package including competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain the best talent in order to further the University's mission. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Full-Time Benefits
Part-Time Benefits

Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a medical or religious exemption, please email [email protected]
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or [email protected]

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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