Coordinator, Recruitment & Admissions- Student Academic Affairs Office

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Job Summary

This position will assist primarily in college recruitment and admissions activities, including conducting application reviews for units within the Student Academic Affairs Office (SAAO). This position will support recruitment and yield efforts by coordinating on and off-campus events for prospective and admitted first-year and transfer students, including online Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and coordination of new and established recruitment and yield efforts for prospective and admitted students.
• Serve as information and communication liaison for SAAO staff, LAS staff and advisors, and other college and campus partners participating in recruitment and yield efforts.
• Coordinate the planning and management of communication, staffing, schedule, space, and materials for events.
• Review new first-year, transfer, non-degree, and other applications and collaborate in rendering of decisions.
• Engage with external partners and prospective students through presentations at recruitment and yield events on campus, off-campus, and online.
• Assist LAS recruitment and admission leadership, SAAO programs, and LAS units on special projects and assignments.
• Participate in recruiting and advising students in new online programs.
• Participate in walk-in advising duty rotation for LAS SAAO and related student advising and administration, activities, including end of term grade audit/academic progress monitoring, assistance in LAS probation program, policy and process reviews.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Two (2) years of education, training, and/or work experience in student undergraduate recruitment and/or admissions. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A total of three (3) years professional experience in undergraduate admissions, recruitment and/or advising coordinating application review, outreach, or academic advising/student counseling. Experience understanding higher ed and/or student academic affairs.

Successful candidates will have:

• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment.
• Ability to work independently, within teams, student academic affairs, and on/off-campus constituencies.
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make effective and engaging public and online presentations to diverse audiences, including prospective and current students and parents.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of Illinois resources and campus systems such as Banner, U.Achieve, and Slate.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $72,000. Hybrid work options may be available for this position after an initial on-site training period, with the ability to be on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign campus as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 4th, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button on this posting, and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment included), official transcripts for all degrees obtained, and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials, including all relevant experiences. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Champaign-Urbana

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.

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.

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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.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

For assistance with resume creation and mock interviews, please follow this link for University of Illinois Human Resources workshops (held every other week); https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1595?c=illinois.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

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Requisition ID: 1034365
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu