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Associate
Director of Admissions- Chicago top
St.
Norbert College
De
Pere, WI
Duties:
St. Norbert College seeks an experienced admissions professional
to fill the position of Associate Director of Admissions - Chicago.
This position will serve as the primary territory manager and
conduct recruitment activities designed to attract prospective
students to the College, creating a deliberate expansion of Chicagoland
territory results. Additional responsibilities include: developing
short and long-term strategic plans for the College's Chicago-area
student recruitment efforts; setting strategy and leading in the
development and coordination of additional partnerships with other
Chicago-area Catholic high schools; and utilizing telemarketing,
technology, and other communication techniques to enhance and
maintain a student's level of interest in the College. This position
is based in-office in De Pere, WI.
Experience:
Qualifications include: a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred),
3-5 years of previous admission experience (preferably at a liberal
arts College ) and exceptional computer skills. Additional desirable
qualifications include: experience with an enrollment management
philosophy and previous experience with financial aid and net
revenue strategies. Previous experience dealing with SCT Banner
is a plus.
How
To Apply:
This position offers an outstanding benefits package including
health and life insurance, retirement plan and tuition waiver.
Submit
an application, cover letter, resume, salary history/expectations
and the names of three professional references to:
Staffing
Specialist
St.
Norbert College
Human
Resources
100
Grant Street
De
Pere, WI 54115
or
email to: hr@snc.edu .
Applications
received by July 23, 2008 are ensured of full consideration.
Admissions Counselor for STEM Programs top
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
University
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s 333-acre campus is known as Wisconsin’s most beautiful. The University spans both banks of the Chippewa River in the heart of western Wisconsin’s largest city, Eau Claire. From the campus, students and staff can bicycle on the Chippewa River Trail or relax on a quiet hike through the 200-acre greenbelt that adjoins the campus. A city of over 65,000, Eau Claire is located 90 miles east of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. The surrounding area has more than 2,000 lakes, numerous trout streams and state and county parks where students and staff can enjoy camping, canoeing, fishing, and skiing.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire derives its national reputation for academic excellence from an outstanding faculty and student body. This quality has earned numerous citations from such sources as Martin Nemko’s book, How to Get an Ivy League Education at a State University, and in Money Magazine’s Money College Guide, which singled out the University as “worth a special look” among the UW System’s 13 universities. The University’s 10,500 student choose from over 80 undergraduate majors and areas of concentration in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Human Sciences and Services, and Nursing along with 18 graduate degree programs. Class size averages 29; and no classes are taught by teaching assistants. Students work closely with professions on research projects and other scholarly activities. The University’s well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, and the recent $8.4 million renovation and expansion of the campus library offer one of the most favorable student-computer ratios in the UW System. Over 3500 students reside on the campus with access to hundreds of activities ranging from acting and athletics to politics and programming.
Position
As a member of the Admissions Office staff, this individual will play a very important role in recruitment and outreach activities related to the Materials Science Center and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) initiatives at UW – Eau Claire. This individual will represent the UW-Eau Claire at high school visits, educational fairs, college/career days/nights, and other outreach events throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota, emphasizing STEM fields. He/she will conduct presentations with prospective students and their parents during campus visits. The selected candidate will inform prospective students, parents, and high school counseling staff of the admission requirements and procedures, and educational opportunities available at UW-Eau Claire, highlighting STEM fields.
This individual will develop and implement special efforts to recruit STEM students to the University. He/she will facilitate presentations made by UW- Eau Claire science faculty to area high schools. The selected candidate will assist with special recruitment projects, telecounseling activities, event planning for special on-campus group visits, and on-going daily correspondence. This person will perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Admissions.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree is required. Demonstrated skills working with diverse student populations and knowledge of university and UW System policies are highly desirable. The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Additionally she/he must have excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills, comfort with technology, proven leadership ability, strong organizational and managerial abilities and an aptitude to work creatively and independently. The individual must be willing to handle long and often irregular work hours. The ability to travel independently and extensively in Wisconsin and other areas of the upper Midwest are required. Familiarity with UWEC and/or a degree in the STEM fields will be considered an asset. 1-2 years experience working with high school and/or college students will be considered an asset.
Application Process
- Letter of application including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three people willing to provide current references. The application letter should specifically address qualifications and strategies to implement the position’s responsibilities. The University reserves the right to contact additional references of its own choosing.
- Resume
Application materials should be sent to:
Chair, Admissions Counselor Screening Committee
Admissions Office, Schofield 112
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
For priority consideration, all application materials (listed above) must be received by June 20, 2008; however screening will continue until the position is filled.
Names of finalists will be released to the press upon request.
Names of other candidates may be released unless confidentiality is requested.
Dean of Undergraduate Admission top
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO
University
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. SLU enrolls approximately 7,100 undergraduate students in its College of Arts & Sciences, Cook School of Business, Parks College of Engineering & Aviation, College of Education and Public Service, Doisy College of Health Professions, School for Professional Studies, and Philosophy & Letters, and has been a perennial “Best Buy” in U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 4,100 graduate and professional students, including those in the University's Schools of Law, Medicine, and Public Health, round out the student body. The University also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, and benefits from an endowment of more than $900 million.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be an experienced and innovative admissions professional who has a demonstrated record of success in undergraduate recruitment and admission. An advanced degree plus a minimum of five years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree and at least eleven years of experience, is required. The successful applicant must possess excellent interpersonal skills, a broad knowledge of admission principles, and be a skilled and collaborative manager. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the values, mission and tradition of Saint Louis University as a Jesuit institution.
Position
Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit Institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking applications for the position of Dean of Undergraduate Admission. The Dean reports to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, supervises a staff of over 40 and provides overall leadership for Undergraduate Admission. Key collaborative relationships also exist between the Dean and the Offices of Marketing and Communication, Student Development and Residence Life, and University Development and Alumni Affairs.
Application Process
Lahti Search Consultants is assisting Saint Louis University with this search. Salary and benefits are competitive. Expected start date is late summer/early fall 2008. To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing qualifications and resume by email no later than July 20 to:
Sandy Ware
Lahti Search Consultants
sandraware@earthlink.net
www.lahtisearch.com
817.456.5877
Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities
Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Admissions top
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI
University
Lawrence University, a national leader in individualized education, is home to one of the country’s most internationally diverse student populations, with 1,400 undergraduates from nearly every state and more than 50 countries. Lawrence University is a college of liberal arts and sciences and a world-class conservatory of music, both offering a friendly, challenging and person-centered academic, residential and social environment. Nestled along the bluffs of the Fox River, Lawrence is adjacent to Appleton, Wisconsin (pop. 72,000; metro pop. 250,000), the cultural center of Northeast Wisconsin, just 90 miles north of Milwaukee.
Position
Lawrence University seeks a smart, energetic, creative person who understands the important roles of care, ethics and humor in college admission. Primary responsibilities will include: meeting with prospective students (and their families and counselors) throughout the country and on campus; reviewing applications for admission and scholarship; and folding table banners with panache. Additional responsibilities—based upon candidates’ talent, interest and expertise—may include multicultural recruitment, e-communications, alumni admission volunteer management, or chili cooking.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (or beyond), a healthy understanding of the value of the liberal arts and sciences, and a commitment to serving others with class and dignity. (Don’t forget the ubiquitous requirement for a valid driver’s license and the ability to carry heavy things.) Preferred candidates will have experience in college admission or marketing along with a desire for professional engagement beyond the admissions office (through the National Association for College Admission Counseling and/or state and regional ACACs).
Application Process
The preferred start for this full-time, 12-month, salaried position is July 2008. Credential review commences immediately, and will continue until the best fit is found by both the ideal candidate and Lawrence University. Please submit your letter of interest and credentials to:
The Great Admissions Staff Search
Office of Admissions
Lawrence University
P.O. Box 599
Appleton, Wisconsin 54912-0599
Lawrence University is proud to be a member of Loren Pope’s Colleges That Change Lives
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