Regional Admissions Officer (Recruitment - Chicago)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Chicago, IL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ August 12th, 2026

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The University of Florida is hiring a Regional Admissions Officer to lead recruitment initiatives across the Chicago, Illinois area. This role involves representing the university at schools and college fairs, building relationships with prospective students and counselors, managing territory recruitment plans, reviewing freshman applications, and responding to inquiries through multiple communication channels.

Highlights

Manage recruitment activities including high school visits, regional college fairs, and virtual information sessions.
Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, families, high school counselors, and college advisors.
Develop and execute recruitment strategies and yield events aligned with enrollment goals.
Analyze recruitment data and trends to inform territory management and reporting.
Review and evaluate freshman applications using a holistic approach.
Communicate regularly via phone, email, virtual platforms, and in-person engagements.
Hold a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with two years relevant experience; valid driver’s license and passport required.
Salary is $60,000 annually with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
Preferred skills include excellent communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, problem solving, and strong organizational abilities.
Operate a vehicle and travel regularly within Illinois, including overnight trips, to support recruitment efforts.