Title: Undergraduate Recruiter - Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences (A1600348)<https://jobs.illinois.edu/search-jobs/job-details?jobID=67106&job=undergraduate-recruiter-natural-resources-environmental-sciences-a1600348> Open Date: 07/19/2016 Close Date: 08/02/2016 Long Description:
Undergraduate Recruiter Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Position: The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) seeks a 12-month, 100%-time academic professional to plan, coordinate and execute recruiting activities for the undergraduate program. Duties: Develop and implement recruiting programs and materials to attract undergraduate students to majors in NRES through the following duties and responsibilities: * Identify and attend events involving high school and community college students who are likely to have an interest in NRES-related areas of study. * Arrange and make visits to high school classrooms and counseling offices. * Develop relationships with environmental and related clubs at high schools and community colleges throughout Illinois. * Build relationships and outreach with NRES-related organized high school activities, such as Envirothon, Science Olympiad, WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) competition, and FFA (Future Farmers of America). * Plan and implement outreach activities through University programs, such as ExplorACES, ImagineACES, Research Apprenticeship Program, USDA's AgDiscovery and the 4-H Illini Summer Academies. * Execute effective social media activities to increase awareness of NRES among high school and community college students. * Coordinate with the College of ACES to arrange for visiting prospective students to meet with the recruiter and arrange other elements of a visit (such as attending a class or meeting with a current student or faculty member). * Recruit, orient, and supervise NRES Student Ambassadors to serve as potential contacts for prospective student visits. * Meet with and assist University of Illinois students considering a transfer into the NRES major. * Collaborate with NRES Advising Coordinator to ensure new student registration activities are a success. * Build and continually update database of recruiting contacts for potential new freshmen, transfers, and intra/inter-college transfers. * Develop recruiting materials, including web page and brochures. * Serve on the NRES Web and Student Recruitment Committee. * Participate in College of ACES meetings for recruiters and advisers. * Assume additional related responsibilities to enhance the mission of NRES. Qualifications: * A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in a Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences related discipline. A master's degree is preferred. * Two years of experience related to student recruitment, admission counseling, environmental education or program development is preferred. * Knowledge of career opportunities in fields related to NRES. * Familiarity with the requirements of the Dept. of NRES undergraduate major and courses is preferred. * Superior verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. * Commitment to excellent customer service, with a high priority placed on responding quickly and thoroughly to inquiries from prospective students. Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Starting Date: This appointment will begin as soon as possible after the closing date. Closing Date: For full consideration all requested information must be received by August 2, 2016. Interviews may be conducted before the closing date, although no hiring decisions will be made until after the search has closed. Application Procedure: Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu<http://jobs.illinois.edu/> and upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Cynthia McCullough at nres...@illinois.edu<mailto:prest...@illinois.edu>. For more information about the Department of NRES, please see our website at http://nres.illinois.edu/. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or criminal conviction history. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu<http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu/>).
