Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) celebrates diversity in all its forms including gender, race, ethnicity, ability, spirituality, sexuality, age and all individual identities. We believe that engaging across differences enriches our students’ learning and personal growth while at NIU.

Huskies value the ideas and insights every person has to offer, and we discover our commonalities by embracing and discussing our differences. Coming to NIU means contributing to a thriving and diverse community rooted in educational excellence.

Chartered in 1895, Northern Illinois University first opened its doors as the Northern Illinois State Normal School in 1899 as a teachers’ school. We have since grown into a world-class, research-focused public institution that attracts students from across Illinois, the country and the world.

NIU is the top employer in DeKalb County. At the Music Department, we’re dedicated to ensuring that it’s a welcoming and rewarding place to work. We believe that people are the university’s greatest resource and invest in them by providing access to information and training, as well as support services. Whether you’re a job seeker, employee, student or retiree, we invite you to learn how we can help you reach your goals.

The School of Music is complex with a large faculty, aggressive recruitment activities, and numerous events requiring interaction with the external community. The School of Music operates not only as an academic department, screening applications of more than 200 students annually, but also as a performing arts production organization generating more than 250 performances annually. As such the School serves as one of the most visible public relations units of the University. The person in this position must respond to all levels of these diverse activities and relationships. This person is the main contact person for a prospective student entering NIU as music major.
Position Summary
The primary role for the Admissions Counselor is to oversee music admissions, design, coordinate and implement recruiting plans. This person will also coordinate recruiting fairs, prepare orientation materials, and handle public relations/alumni outreach in coordination with the CVPA Director of Marketing and Communication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include, but not are limited to the following:

Responsible for music specific recruiting campaigns in the CRM system (SLATE), manages application review and status in PeopleSoft/OnBase and serves as the liaison to the Associate Director of CRM.

Responsible for coordinating auditions for the School of Music in regard to scheduling, preparation, assisting faculty and prospective students and their families, and making final admissions decisions.

Coordinates student and family visits to the School of Music.

Responsible for coordinating and attending recruiting fairs, which include Midwest Clinic, Illinois Music Educators Conference, and others. Assists in preparation of all materials for these fairs and coordinates and hosts the annual alumni reception with the IMEC convention.

Responsible for local high school visits throughout the year as requested.

Prepares orientation materials, and digital toolkits for NIU’s summer orientation of new undergraduate students

In consultation with the CVPA Director of Marketing and Communication, manages the content of the School of Music website, verifies Web 2.0 alignment, maintains School of Music social media sites with concert listings, faculty, current student, and alumni news.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)
N/A
Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
N/A

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
N/A
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
Bachelor’s degree in Music.

Additional Requirements (SPS)
N/A
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)
Experience in admissions in a university setting.
Experience with admissions CRMS systems (e.g. SLATE).

Physical demands/requirements
Regular office related duties
Sitting for extended periods of time
Using computer/electronic equipment for extended periods of time
Occasional lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 lbs.
Some travel may be required