A qualified candidate will live in the Chicago area and be intimately familiar with the Chicagoland Latino community and culture, including its barriers and challenges. Will serve as an official representative of the university at fairs, high school visit days, admitted student receptions, admissions interviews, and other events in the region. Is responsible for establishing strong relationships with students, counselors, community-based organizations, and parents, to increase the quantity and quality of applications and enroll students from the region. Under the supervision of the Director of Recruitment, creates and executes a strategic plan for recruitment and enrollment in the designated territory, using regular reports to inform decisions and planning. While working remotely, stay in close contact with the campus-based admissions office.

Primary Duties:

• Coordinates and is responsible for recruitment efforts in assigned territories. Represents Valparaiso University to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, and other individuals and/or organizations involved in the college search and selection process
• Maintains personal communication with regional constituents, and especially with interested schools, by phone, email, and written correspondence throughout the application and enrollment season. Plans and implements recruitment and communications activities for schools in assigned territory and represents Valparaiso University at college day/night programs and high school visits
• Conducts student interviews and information sessions, to communicate distinctions of the college and to assess interest and academic potential
• Communicate with students, families, and other college-choice influencers about the admissions process and opportunities at the college
• Through recruitment and outreach efforts, support the University's strategic goal of realizing of status as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
• Represents Valparaiso University for speeches, speaking engagements, conferences, and meetings as assigned
• Participates in informal recruitment activities such as sporting events, musical performances, plays, and other activities
• Review student applications and essays, make admissions decisions, and communicate with students and parents on admission status
• Supports the Financial Aid Office by providing accurate information about the options and resources for funding education at the college
• Collaborates with recruitment partners (coaches, faculty, departments, etc.) to coordinate efforts
• Works with the Admission staff on a variety of departmental projects and actively participates in group meetings
• Creates reports and documents activities following departmental procedures on a timely basis including regular progress updates
• Attends periodic training and events on campus throughout the year, attends and participates in other meetings (especially weekly Staff Meetings) via Zoom, and makes mutually agreed-upon and regular visits to campus
• Participates in local and regional professional associations

Additional Duties:

• Interacts with and engages in the college’s social media initiatives
• Organizes and utilizes student information provided by external vendors
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• Spanish language skills are preferred
• Strong ability to work independently or as a member of a group
• Preferably 3-5 years of college recruitment work or related higher education experience
• Must be goal oriented
• Ability to work well under deadlines, and possess a considerable degree of flexibility and initiative
• Proficiency in the following software: Google Suite and Slate
• Flexible with the ability to multitask and possess exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and organization skills

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

Driving a University vehicle or other vehicle while conducting University business is a requirement of this position. Applicants who apply for this position will be required to complete a motor vehicle record check. At a minimum, a successful candidate's driving record must comply with guidelines established by the University. The results of the record check will be evaluated by the University before an applicant can become an employee of the University.

Valparaiso University requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or apply for and receive a qualified exemption within two weeks of the employment start date.

To be considered for this position you must upload:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of 3 professional references
• Answer all the application questions

Please address cover letter to:

Carrie Palkovich, Director of Undergraduate Admission

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana 46383