DePaul University Hiring for Law Admissions Coordinator at Chicago, IL Full Time

The Highlights: Reporting to the Director, this position assists with on- and off-campus events and small-group information sessions This position also assists with processing communications plans and supporting overall office operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Assists with On-Campus Events
  Assists with the coordination and execution of on-campus programs and events. Staffs on-campus programs and counsels prospective and admitted students at on-campus programs. 
• Represents College of Law and Counsels Prospective Students at Off-Campus Programs and in Information Sessions.
  Counsels prospective and admitted law students about the application process through small-group information sessions, open houses and off-campus recruitment events, including travel off-campus and in the evenings and on weekends. 
• Assists with Communications Plans and Application Generation and Yield Strategies
  Processes decisions and application generation queries. Updates website, on-campus program and recruitment materials and prospective and admitted student communications. Executes campaign emails. 
• Supports Office Operations
  Assists in staffing the front desk and managing inboxes as needed. Assists in application processing and data record management. 
• Assists in managing student workers. 

What You’ll Need:

• A bachelor’s degree required. 
• 2 to 3 years of combined experience in recruiting, project management, or event planning preferred. 
• Experience in college admission or in a university setting preferred. 
• Weekend and evenings will be required to support the office and events. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. 
• Experience working effectively with students and diverse constituencies. Knowledge of admissions and DePaul University helpful. 
• Physical requirements include arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity enough to use a keyboard and to answer and transfer calls; occasional lifting, pushing up to 25 pounds; may be subject to walking, standing, reaching, balancing, bending, handling, climbing, vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks. Employee must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.