Admission Graduate Assistant

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Naperville is seeking a motivated admission graduate assistant. This role involves recruiting prospective students, reviewing applications, and providing guidance to students and their families regarding college decisions. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in liberal arts and be admitted into a graduate program. Commitment to student engagement and effective communication skills are essential. This position offers approximately 20 hours of work per week and plays a vital role in shaping students' educational choices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; preferably in liberal arts.
• Admission into a graduate degree program at North Central College is required.
• Involvement in recruitment activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment of prospective students.
• Review applications and meet with students.
• Counsel and advise students and their parents.

Skills

Student recruitment

Counseling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree, preferably in the liberal arts

Admission into a graduate degree program

Job description

The admission graduate assistant will help with recruitment of prospective students. The graduate assistant will review applications, meet with high school students, work at our Visit Day programs, and assist Admission Counselors with daily duties. Counsel and advise students and their parents about the college decision making process in order to assist them in making a college choice.

For students completing the Master of Leadership Studies with the higher education track, admission is an excellent introduction to professional life in this field.

For students completing the Master of Business Administration or Master of Liberal Studies, admission demonstrates management skills in a non-profit setting.

Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records? Yes

Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? Yes

Will this position be working with minors? Yes

Job Qualifications

Admission into a graduate degree program at North Central College is required. Note:12-month graduate programs are not eligible.

Education/Training: A baccalaureate degree, preferably in the liberal arts, is required.

Admission into a graduate degree program at North Central College is required.

Graduate programs that best compliment this assistantship are:

• Master of Leadership Studies: Higher Education
• Master of Leadership Studies: Professional

Experience: Involvement as an undergraduate student in recruitment activities is preferred, but not required. A leadership role in campus activities as an undergraduate student is preferred, but not required.

Approximate number of work hours per week

20

New or Replacement?

Replacement

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or [e-mail]

Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Date

12/12/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Select the graduate degree program you have been accepted into:
  • Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership (online)
  • Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (blended 50% on campus and 50% online)
  • Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (online)
  • Master of Arts in Professional and Creative Writing (online)
  • Master of Arts in Sports Leadership (online)
  • Master of Business Administration (online)
  • Master of Financial Management (online)
  • Master of Human Resource Management (online)
  • M.Ed. in Instructional Coaching with Eligibility for Teacher Leader Endorsement
  • M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with Eligibility for Principal Endorsement
  • I have not been accepted into a graduate degree program at North Central College
• * Please select the answer that best describes your student work authorization:
  • I am authorized to work for any US employer and can provide documentation, if hired.
  • I am an international student with a US social security number authorized for campus work.
  • I am an international student and will need to apply for a US social security number, if hired.
  • I cannot provide US work authorization.
• * Briefly describe how the position you are applying to will complement your academic and career pursuits.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you in a 12 month graduate program?
  • Yes
  • No