Graduate & International Recruitment Specialist

Illinois State University; Normal (AL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition waiver for staff and dependens

Paid holidays

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University seeks a Graduate Student Recruiter to lead graduate and international recruitment and enrollment efforts. This role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and public speaking, with flexible work location.

Responsibilities include coordinating outreach, partnering with academic units, and supporting travel for recruitment events. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience are required, with a Master’s degree preferred. Immediate review of applicants is noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in graduate and international recruitment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom, Google Drive, Box).
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement graduate and international recruitment and enrollment efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across campus.
• Communicate effectively with students, applicants, and partners.
• Coordinate travel and events for recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Customer service

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

Zoom

Google Drive

Box

Job description

Illinois State University seeks a Graduate Student Recruiter to lead graduate and international recruitment and enrollment efforts. This role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and public speaking, with flexible work location.

Responsibilities include coordinating outreach, partnering with academic units, and supporting travel for recruitment events. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience are required, with a Master’s degree preferred. Immediate review of applicants is noted.