College Recruiter - Graduate Recruitment, CBA

College Recruiter - Graduate Recruitment, CBA

Hiring Department: UIC Business Recruitment

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040572

Posting Close Date:  April 22, 2026

Salary: The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $55,000.

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.   

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.

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 Summary

The College Recruiter - Graduate Recruitment for the College of Business Administration is responsible for building relationships in order to increase applications and grow enrollments in the programs offered by the UIC Business Graduate Programs. This role will serve as an integral part of the UIC Business recruiting and enrollment team and will oversee admissions cycle activity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment and Director of Graduate Recruitment and Enrollment in developing and executing a recruiting strategy for the graduate programs. This strategy is designed to attract top students and ensure that each incoming class meets the size, quality, diversity and financial goals established by the dean
• Actively recruit candidates for the school’s programs by representing UIC Business at recruiting fairs, corporate events, campus visits, information sessions, and speaking with candidates, both virtually and face-to-face.
• Advise prospective graduate students on degree selection appropriate to future personal and professional goals.
• Analyze and evaluate application information using CRM tools, research and best practices; produce data and reports to support enrollment management using university data systems.
• Serve as an active member of the school’s admissions committee.
• Interview candidates for the program and serve as an information resource for prospective candidates.
• Work with Directors of Graduate Studies to identify potential recruiting opportunities and to support the admissions process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional program office projects and initiate new programming.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• One year of professional work experience in university admissions and recruitment, corporate sales or
  recruitment, and/or student advising.

• Master’s degree in business, higher education, college student personnel, or closely related field.
• Two years relevant professional work experience.
• Experience with business students and curricula.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, electronic mass
  communication management and application management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to working with diverse populations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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.