Bachelor of General Studies Degree Program Admissions Counselor

Education

Bachelor of General Studies Degree Program Admissions Counselor

Category:

Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department: Libraries

Locations: Moline, IL

Posted: Mar 13, 2023

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: FT - Continuous

About Western Illinois University:

Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 7,600 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: Full-time, continuous 12-month position, May 1, 2023, start date.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The admissions counselor is responsible for cultivating new student interest in the BGS Degree Program. This includes visiting partner institutions, conducting community outreach on behalf of the program, and holding individual admissions appointments with potential students. The position will also provide support for international students interested in the program and maintain the BGS program's social media accounts. This position is based at WIU-Quad Cities in Moline.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the faculty director of the BGS Degree Program who reports to the Dean of Libraries who reports to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs. This position collaborates with areas coordinated by the Vice President of Quad Cities Campus Operations, including the Quad Cities Outreach Team. This position also works with the School of Graduate Studies staff on international student admissions.

RANK & SALARY: Admissions Counselor. Minimum salary of $3,207 per month. Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

• Ability to work evenings and weekends

• Ability to work with diverse populations

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree

• Experience in recruitment and event planning/program development

• Recent experience working in higher education admissions

• Bi-lingual (Spanish-English)

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). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be "in hand" at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT: The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies is WIU's premier academic program for non-traditional students. With over 10,000 alumni and nearly 250 current students it is also one of the institution's largest academic degree programs. The degree is available on both campuses and online. The BGS team includes a faculty director, one full-time academic advisor in Macomb, one part-time academic advisor in the Quad Cities, and two admissions/records staff in Macomb. In 2020 the BGS program joined University Libraries and is leveraging the strengths of this new partnership to improve academic support services to BGS students. For more information about the BGS program see: http://THE%20DEPARTMENT:%20%20%20The%20Bachelor%20of%20Arts%20in%20General%20Studies%20is%20WIU's%20premier%20academic%20program%20for%20non-traditional%20students.%20With%20over%2010,000%20alumni%20and%20nearly%20250%20current%20students%20it%20is%20also%20one%20of%20the%20institution's%20largest%20academic%20degree%20programs.%20The%20degree%20is%20available%20on%20both%20campuses%20and%20online.%20The%20BGS%20team%20includes%20a%20faculty%20director,%20one%20full-time%20academic%20advisor%20in%20Macomb,%20one%20part-time%20academic%20advisor%20in%20the%20Quad%20Cities,%20and%20two%20admissions/records%20staff%20in%20Macomb.%20In%202020%20the%20BGS%20program%20joined%20University%20Libraries%20and%20is%20leveraging%20the%20strengths%20of%20this%20new%20partnership%20to%20improve%20academic%20support%20services%20to%20BGS%20students.%20For%20more%20information%20about%20the%20BGS%20program%20see:%20%20https://www.wiu.edu/libraries/bgs/

THE UNIVERSITY:

About WIU

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.

WIU Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

Western Illinois University fosters respect, equity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. WIU is committed to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity. We value inclusion as a core value and as an essential element of Western's public service mission. WIU embraces individual uniqueness and a culture of inclusion that supports broad and specific diversity initiatives. Western believes in the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society as integral to the success of all individuals.

At WIU, we will:

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all members of our University communities. Educate and empower students, staff, and faculty to be social justice advocates.

• Provide curricula, programs, training, resources, and environments that reflect and strengthen the diversity of our communities, and to elevate cultural awareness and understanding.

• Ensure fair, equitable, and inclusive access to University facilities, programs, resources, and services.

• Create inclusive and equitable policies and practices.

• Diversify the University's workforce by assessing hiring practices to attract, retain, and develop talented staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds.

• Address intergroup disparities through areas as representation, retention, learning outcomes, and graduation rates.

• Create a University-wide diversity plan to ensure a continued commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity.

Academics

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-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, all in a diverse and inclusive campus environment.

The Multicultural Center is home to four cultural and resource centers: The Gwendolyn Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center, and the LGBT*QA Resource Center. These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of enhancing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational programming and advocacy.

WIU Intercollegiate Athletics

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League

Application Instructions:

APPLICATION: Complete applications include:

1) a letter of application

2) current curriculum vita or resume

3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references

4) a separate statement regarding your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Screening will begin on March 27, 2023 and continue until position is filled.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Jeff Hancks at mailto:[email protected]

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Human Resources at (309) 298-1971 or via email at mailto:[email protected]

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

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