Coordinator For Campus Visits - Office Of Undergraduate Admissions
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is accepting applications for a Coordinator for Campus Visits in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The Coordinator for Campus Visits leads the daily campus visit recruitment program, advancing the Office of Undergraduate Admission's mission to attract, engage, and enroll future students. This position designs and delivers a visit experience that is both welcoming and strategically aligned with recruitment goals. Responsibilities include hiring, training, supervising, and developing 75+ student leaders who serve as ambassadors, ensuring prospective and admitted students gain meaningful insights into the university's academic strengths, community, and culture. By creating an immersive, student-centered environment, this role directly contributes to influencing students' college decision-making and strengthening yield outcomes.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Develop and execute a recruitment plan for the campus visit program utilizing best practices and current trends for prospective and admitted students
- Represent the university at daily visit events and advise students, parents and other attendees on the admissions process and university community
- Build relationships with high schools and youth organizations through outreach, advising, and programming
- Develop and host the group visit experience to provide counsel to prospective students and high school counselors through creative, adaptive programming
- Counsel prospective and admitted students on the admissions process through phone calls, emails, and walk-in appointments
- Travel and advise prospective students and family about the university and the application process at on-campus and off-campus fairs and events
Campus Visits :
Foster a welcoming community and experience for prospective and admitted students attending recruitment and yield eventsCoordinate the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of undergraduate student paraprofessional staff assisting in the planning and execution of admissions programming; student staff includes 20-60 tour guides, 8-10 senior staff, and 4-8 intern positions as part of a 3-tier work progression modelEmpower student success by implementing and innovating a student employee development model providing supervision, mentorship, and professional developmentIn conjunction with the Assistant Director for Campus Visits, plan, execute, and evaluate large-scale campus visit programming, and utilize a strategic lens to develop targeted initiatives supporting the office mission and goalsIn collaboration with the Office of Communication for Enrollment Management (OCEM), prepare presentations and talking points for campus information sessions.Assist in training new and current professional staff members and provide regular feedbackApplication Review :
Chair an Admissions Review Committee for the first-year applicant cycleReview applicant files for admission to the university, reading essays and evaluating transcriptsMake final admission decisions on applicants in your committeeTrack admission and yield targets for your committeeMinimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's degreeAt least one year of professional experience in admissions, recruitment, student affairs, or related field. Each year of graduate-level experience equals year professional experienceDemonstrated experience supervising or mentoring students or employeesDemonstrated experience in customer service, hospitality, or public speakingValid driver's licensePreferred Qualifications :
Demonstrated experience in student trainingDemonstrated experience in event or program planningTwo or more years of professional experienceMaster's degreeKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Ability to work independently and make critical on-site decisions with minimal supervisionStrong written, presentation and interpersonal communication skillsEnthusiastic approach to work, a commitment to delivering high-quality service, and a desire to foster a community of excellence and hospitalityA cooperative work style and strong personal initiativeStrong supervisory skillsExcellent customer service skillsAbility to present to large groupsHigh achievement in previous work experienceAdditional Physical Demands :
Ability to lift and move heavy materials and itemsAbility to stand and walk for up to two hours during tours and presentationsAppointment Information :
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. The budgeted salary range for this position is $48,000 - $52,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information :
Applications must be received by 6 : 00 pm (Central Time) on October 6, 2025. For full consideration, application materials should include a cover letter, current resume (including month / year employment dates), contact information for three professional references, and transcripts or proof of degree(s). Please ensure your resume highlights your qualifications / experience for this position. This may include professional, academic, volunteer, or other applicable experience that aligns with the responsibilities and requirements of this role.
Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.