Associate Director of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach

Associate Director of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach

Hiring Department: Office of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042106

Posting Close Date: 09/03/2026

Salary: The wage for this position is $75,000.

We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. 

Position Overview
The Associate Director of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach provides leadership and operational oversight for undergraduate recruitment outreach efforts within Strategic Recruitment and Outreach, a division of Enrollment Management. This position is responsible for supervising Assistant Directors and recruitment staff who execute first-year recruitment initiatives, including off-campus recruitment and campus visit operations.

Working collaboratively with Strategic Recruitment and Outreach leadership, the Associate Director implements recruitment strategies designed to support institutional enrollment goals, monitors performance outcomes, coordinates outreach activities, and ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality prospective student experiences. The position focuses on the effective execution of recruitment plans, staff management, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment Outreach Leadership

• Implement recruitment and outreach strategies developed by Strategic Recruitment and Outreach leadership.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of first-year recruitment activities, including territory management, recruitment travel, high school visits, college fairs, yield programs, and special events. 
• Monitor recruitment activity completion and ensure alignment with institutional enrollment objectives.
• Support initiatives designed to improve application conversion, admitted student yield, and enrollment outcomes.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend process improvements to enhance recruitment effectiveness.

Staff Management and Development

• Supervise Assistant Directors responsible for off-campus recruitment and Visitor Center operations.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate professional and student staff.
• Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.  Establish performance expectations and accountability measures for recruitment personnel.
• Coordinate staff assignments, territory coverage, travel schedules, and event staffing.
• Support ongoing professional development and training related to recruitment practices, customer service, enrollment trends, and university policies.

Visitor Center and Event Operations

• Oversee the execution of campus visit programs and recruitment events through direct supervision of Visitor Center leadership.
• Ensure prospective students and families receive a welcoming, informative, and high-quality campus experience.
• Coordinate staffing, logistics, and operational support for recruitment programs and events.
• Monitor event participation and outcomes to identify opportunities for enhancement.

Data Analysis and Operational Management

• Utilize Slate CRM and other reporting tools to monitor recruitment activities and outcomes.
• Review recruitment, territory, event, and service metrics to evaluate effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Assist leadership in assessing recruitment performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure data integrity, accurate activity reporting, and compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Develop reports and summaries supporting enrollment planning and recruitment operations.

Collaboration and Representation

• Collaborate with academic colleges, Enrollment Management units, and campus partners to support recruitment initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between Strategic Recruitment and Outreach and campus stakeholders involved in student recruitment.
• Represent the University at recruitment events, professional conferences, and community engagement activities.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives supporting divisional and institutional priorities.

Other Duties

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, student affairs, or a related field.
• Supervisory experience managing professional staff.
• Experience utilizing CRM systems and recruitment reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate recruitment and enrollment data.
• Knowledge of enrollment management principles, recruitment practices, FERPA regulations, and student service best practices.
• Experience supervising recruitment teams within enrollment management.
• Experience utilizing Technolutions Slate CRM.
• Knowledge of trends impacting college recruitment, enrollment, and student access.
• Active involvement in professional organizations related to admissions and enrollment management.

For fullest consideration, please submit resume online at Associate Director of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach - Ofc of Strat Recruit Outreach | Job Details by Thursday, September 3, 2026. Questions can be directed to the UIC Chancellor/Provost Business Services Center at cpbsc@uic.edu

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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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.