Field Representative - Chicago - Southern Illinois University : Job Details

Location : Chicago, IllinoisJob Type: Administrative ProfessionalJob Number: 202400199Department: Undergraduate Admissions-SIUCOpening Date: 04/10/2024FLSA:: ExemptSecurity/Safety Sensitive:: Security sensitive (subject to pre-employment criminal background investigation)Description Are you looking for a career where you help undergraduate students attain their higher education goals? Then, Undergraduate Admissions at Southern Illinois University Carbondale wants to meet you! SIU Admissions is seeking a Field Representative to aid in recruiting undergraduate students from the Chicagoland area. We offer a supportive atmosphere with the tools to succeed. Examples of Duties 1.) Conduct outreach and recruitment to Undergraduate students that directly impacts yield efforts, while managing assigned territories. 2.) Advise and inform prospective students, parents, school counselor, and public about SIU Carbondale. 3.) Develop working relationships with counselors, counseling staff, advisors, and key stakeholders during scheduled visits to high schools and community colleges, includes day and evening hours. 4.) Build relationships with community-based organizations in the territory with the purpose of building a recruitment pipeline; provide expertise on college selection process and financial aid scholarships. 5.) Systematically follow-up with students within an individual territory by contacting them through email, phone, mail, and social media. 6.) Access and retrieve student data from the Banner system, Slate (CRM), Degree Works, and Navigate to use during an appointment, phone call or other inquiry. 7.) Individually record school visits and college fairs into the Undergraduate Admissions CRM and calendar system. 8.) Assist students in gaining a basic understanding of the College's admission requirements, registration process, and processes that need to be completed by the student. 9.) Develop a knowledge base of all facets of the university, including knowledge of degree requirements, prerequisites needed for degree programs, and University Core Curriculum requirements for specific degree programs. 10.) Assist students in interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curricula, and prerequisites. 11.) Assist admitted students with registration and record interactions in Slate (CRM). 12.) Coordinate with advisors regarding scheduling questions and clarification. 13.) Teach students how to use Banner Self-Registration to build and manage the class schedule and Degree Works as a degree audit tool to track degree progress. 14.) Provide financial planning support for admitted students. 15.) Assist in coordination of special events, including but not limited to, on-campus Open Houses, off-campus previews, off-campus advisement and registration dates. 16.) Work with leadership in creating recruitment plans and targets for each school, college, and territory. 17.) Maintain regular office hours in a designated on-campus space or approved work site. 18.) Maintain professional standards regarding personal behavior. 19.) Appropriate and ethical use and maintenance of university resources within university, state, and federal regulations. 20.) Participate in special projects and ongoing professional training throughout the year. 21.) Use and manage a Procurement Card to cover travel expenses. 22.) Other duties as assigned. QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:1.) Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of experience in higher education, community-based organization, sales, customer service, or closely related professional setting. 2.) The ability to travel regularly and to load and transport admissions material, displays, and other recruiting equipment. 3.) Evening and weekend hours required. 4.) Strong public speaking skills. 5.) Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing. 6.) Experience working with diverse populations. 7.) Valid driver's license.SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.