Admissions/Records Representative - Western Illinois University

Interview Exchange; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

AD&D

LTD

403(b) & 457(b) Plans

Paid time-off

Tuition Waiver

Job summary

Western Illinois University is seeking a detail-oriented Admissions position at the Macomb campus. The role involves researching and analyzing applicant data, maintaining records, and supporting the admissions process through data-driven decisions.

The incumbent will work on GPA calculations, hours earned, test scores, and prior college coursework, applying university policy to admit freshmen and transfer students. Benefits include state-level health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years (24 months) from coursework or work experience in related areas (see conversion table in ad).

Responsibilities

• Conducts specialized admissions functions including research and data analysis.
• Monitors and manages admissions data: GPA, hours earned, test scores, prior coursework.
• Makes admissions decisions by interpreting university policy for freshman and transfer applicants.

Skills

Administrative support

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Two years related coursework/experience

Job description

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 5,000 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position conducts specialized admissions functions, including research, data analysis and monitoring and managing data admissions applicants, including calculated GPA, hours earned, test scores and previous college work. The position makes admissions decisions, interpreting and applying University policy to make sound decisions including freshman and transfer applications.

WORK LOCATION: Macomb Campus

APPOINTMENT: As soon as possible

HOURLY WAGE: $17.08-$18.78 (Anticipated starting salary of $17.08)

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [e-mail] or by calling 309-298-1971.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below:

A. course work in any discipline as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• 60 semester hours or an Associate's Degree equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

B. work experience in administrative support, admissions and enrollment, customer service, public relations, records management, or closely related experience.

Pre-graduation applicants are welcome to apply. In order to be considered for employment, the degree must be conferred at the time of application, unless applicant is in the final semester of a degree program; if so, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16post-baccalaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.

Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities.

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.