Hiring Department: Rockford Pharmacy Program

Location:  Rockford, IL

Requisition ID: 1028674

Posting Close Date: January 6, 2025

Salary:  The budgeted salary range for the position is $55,000 to $65,000.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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Job Description

Position Summary

This position will lead efforts to recruit rural students through the development and implementation of integrated marketing and recruitment strategies necessary to meet the enrollment goals of the University of Illinois at Chicago. Represent the University’s interests during high profile events and to a wide range of constituents (e.g., state legislators, community leaders and organizations, parents, and students), venues (e.g., college fairs and programs, local, state, and national conferences, and events).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the primary advisor to Rural Pharmacy (RPHARM) Education Program Director and other RFIT Administrators on program goals, policy development, implementation, and analysis.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external constituents (e.g., students, parents, high school counselors, teachers, and administrators, higher education institutions, pre-pharmacy/pre-health organizations.) to create a pipeline for rural student recruitment, to showcase pharmacy-related fields, provide pre-admission advice, and counsel relative to the recruitment and admissions processes.
• Cultivate robust relationships with students, parents, high school counselors, teachers, and administrators through diverse communication avenues. Provide tailored admissions guidance and counsel concerning the RFIT Program.
• Manage a comprehensive travel itinerary, promoting the RPHARM Program at multiple recruitment events, high school visits, and yield activities within the designated territory.
• Conduct admissions and recruitment presentations as per program design, catering to varied audiences including prospective students, families, and school groups.
• Facilitate and assist in organizing on-campus programs for prospective students. Deliver comprehensive information about available academic programs, encompassing student resources, scholarships, and facilities during these events.
• Collaborate regularly with campus departments and external community entities to bolster the University's recruitment initiatives.
• Assess the efficacy of recruitment strategies, providing recommendations for program improvements and modifications.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret student data, event outcomes, and recruitment patterns. Regularly communicate findings to senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required with public speaking experience and strong organization skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to working with diverse populations and demonstrable ability of an awareness and sensitivity to socio-ethnic and cultural communication styles. 
• Demonstrable ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and initiate/implement projects independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Health Professions, Communications, Public Health, Business, or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in higher education, student recruiting, program management, or related experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of student development and academic programming, university / college academic and financial policies, academic admissions and records policies and procedures is preferred.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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