Specialist - Admissions

Harper College; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper College in Illinois seeks an Admissions Outreach Recruiter to meet recruitment objectives and assist enrollment goals. You will guide prospective students through the enrollment cycle, explain policies, and coordinate with Admissions staff to ensure smooth matriculation.

You will collaborate on financial aid guidance, liaise with departments, and produce post-event reports while supporting outreach efforts. Evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, communication or related field required.
• Experience: 3+ years in educational recruiting or sales; ability to manage multiple priorities and attention to detail.
• Must possess strong presentation, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet recruitment objectives and assist enrollment goals as established by Harper College and the Admissions Manager.
• Explain policies and procedures of enrollment services to new students; provide service in person, by phone and email.
• Work with students through enrollment and review information regarding career opportunities, program of study, placement and financial aid.
• Assist students in understanding financial obligations and available resources; support completing financial aid and scholarships.
• Collaborate with college departments to ensure effective student enrollment matriculation.
• Provide post-information session reports within 24 hours of events; contribute to marketing materials and presentations.

Skills

Strong presentation

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Prospect management software

Laptops/portable projection equipment

Job description

ABOUT US

We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and openedSeptember 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, apioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and thefirst president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier communitycolleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’sacademic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and fortransfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degreeand certification programs, advanced career programs, workforcetraining, professional development, continuing education classes,accelerated degree options for adults and developmental educationprograms.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitablecompensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois statelaw, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salaryranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining toptalent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage opendiscussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with anyquestions you may have regarding salary details. Harper Collegetypically offers compensation up to the median market rate for thisposition. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligningwith both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience.To review all benefit information visit us at: https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, communication orrelated field required.

Experience: 2+ years experience in student services, collegeadmissions, educational recruiting or sales. Ability to managemultiple priorities and attention to detail essential. Must possessstrong presentation, written and interpersonal communicationskills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Characteristic Duties:

Meet recruitment objectives and assist in the enrollment goals asestablished by Harper College, the Director of Outreach and theAdmissions Manager

Integrate and explain policies and procedures of all areas ofenrollment services and other closely related areas to all newstudents. Be able to anticipate students’ needs by considering allaspects of the enrollment cycle. This position will provide thislevel of service in person, over the phone, and over email.

Works with students throughout the enrollment process and reviewsinformation regarding career opportunities, program of study,placement, orientation and financial assistance.

Assists students in understanding their financial obligations andeducating them on how Harper College, federal, state andthird-party resources can provide assistance. May provide supportfor helping students complete financial aid and scholarshipapplications.

Utilizes critical thinking, problem solving and experience withstudent issues to be proactive in addressing potential studentconcerns, identifying potential barriers within the studentenrollment process and initiating steps resulting inresolution.

Makes referrals to faculty, counselors, program coordinators,campus support services, or other resources as needed.

Collaborates closely with key Harper College departments includingthe Academic Affairs, Admissions Processing, Counseling, Onestopand Financial Aid to assure effective student enrollmentmatriculation.

Participates and attends all scheduled events. Provides postinformation session report within 24 hours of eventcompletion.

Reviews and provides feedback to Admissions Manager and MarketingServices on all pertinent promotional material andpresentations.

Provides critical summary reports on all activities includingstudent inquiries, applications, information meetings and eventresults.

Serves on appropriate College committees.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Admissions andOutreach

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Must occasionally lift boxes of materials weighing up to 40 pounds.Regularly transport materials to off-campus events and activities. Must set upequipment and materials at both on and off campus events. Evening and weekend hours may berequired.

Equipment Utilized/Tools Used:

Requires use of standard office equipment, knowledge and use ofprospect management software, use of recruiting signs and displays, use of laptops andportable projection equipment.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, communication orrelated field required.

Experience: 3+ years experience in educational recruiting orsales. Ability to manage multiple priorities and attention to detail essential. Must possess strongpresentation, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Candidates who apply by November 13, 2026 willhave priority consideration.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Admission Outreach provides information for the future students,high school counselors and guardians/parents in an effort to helpthem learn the academic programs and opportunities that await themat Harper College

RESPONSIBILITIES

Characteristic Duties:

Meet recruitment objectives and assist in the enrollment goals asestablished by Harper College, the Director of Admissions Outreachand the Admissions Manager

Integrate and explain policies and procedures of all areas ofenrollment services and other closely related areas to all newstudents. Be able to anticipate students’ needs by considering allaspects of the enrollment cycle. This position will provide thislevel of service in person, over the phone, and over email.

Works with students throughout the enrollment process and reviewsinformation regarding career opportunities, program of study,placement, orientation and financial assistance.

Assists students in understanding their financial obligations andeducating them on how Harper College, federal, state andthird-party resources can provide assistance. May provide supportfor helping students complete financial aid and scholarshipapplications.

Utilizes critical thinking, problem solving and experience withstudent issues to be proactive in addressing potential studentconcerns, identifying potential barriers within the studentenrollment process and initiating steps resulting inresolution.

Makes referrals to faculty, counselors, program coordinators,campus support services, or other resources as needed.

Collaborates closely with key Harper College departments includingthe Academic Affairs, Admissions Processing, Counseling, One Stopand Financial Aid to ensure effective student enrollmentmatriculation.

Participates and attends all scheduled events. Provides postinformation session report within 24 hours of eventcompletion.

Reviews and provides feedback to Admissions Manager and MarketingServices on all pertinent promotional material andpresentations.

Provides critical summary reports on all activities includingstudent inquiries, applications, information meetings and eventresults.

Serves on appropriate College committees.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision:

Under the general supervision of the Director of AdmissionsOutreach and Processing.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Must occasionally lift boxes of materials weighing up to 40 pounds.Regularly transport materials to off-campus events and activities. Must set up equipment and materials at both on and off campusevents. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Equipment Utilized/Tools Used:

Requires use of standard office equipment, knowledge and use ofprospect management software, use of recruiting signs and displays,use of laptops and portable projection equipment.