Description

This position is responsible for the strategic vision and coordination of recruitment, marketing, and communications for the Graduate School. This includes but is not limited to recruitment plans, communication plans, and retention initiatives which will enable the Graduate School to meet enrollment objectives. This position will represent the Graduate School in enrollment related committees, activities, and recruitment initiatives both on and off campus as needed.

Application Process:
Initial review of applications will begin 03/06/2023. Applications must be submitted no later than 03/20/2023. For a complete description and to ensure consideration, please apply online at https://jobs.illinoisstate.edu/.    

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Illinois State University:
Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational, residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study with more than 20,000 students. Our 34 academic departments in six colleges offer 78 undergraduate programs and 83 graduate programs in over 300 fields of study. Illinois State University is committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities and promoting the highest academic standards in teaching, scholarship, and community service.  

Bloomington-Normal Community:
Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 125,000 and conveniently located approximately two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis. The community is home to GROWMARK, Illinois Farm Bureau, State Farm Insurance International Headquarters, Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, and Heartland Community College. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Forbes magazine, in a review of the best places for business, ranked Bloomington-Normal the 15th best place for business out of 168 small metros listed. Bloomington was also recently placed on CNNMoney's list of the 100 Best Places to Live. Expansion Management Magazine rated Bloomington-Normal as one of two metro areas with a five-star quality of life, giving the community high rankings in such areas as standard of living, quality of schools, traffic and commute.  Please visit the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website for more information.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
3. Minimum of one year work experience working with communication or marketing plans.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and supervise others.
5. Basic computer skills for word processing, excel, recruitment management systems, and administrative tasks.
6. Knowledge of, respect for, and ability to engage in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
7. Knowledge of, respect for, and ability to engage with people from other cultures and backgrounds.
8. Experience managing a budget
9. Valid driver's license.