Department:
Admissions Office

Job Title:
Admissions Representative

Campus Location:
Admissions Building

Job Summary:
Work directly with the African American community to develop prospective student list and to cultivate those prospective students. Represent IWU at various functions as assigned. Correspond and work with various community groups to increase the effectiveness of recruitment efforts. Assist the Regional Coordinator in other ways as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Contact all African American churches in Grant County
2. Visit all African American youth groups and/or pastors in Grant County
3. Work with Bobbie Owensby, teacher at Marion High School, and the Black History Club at Marion High School
4. Work with Lisa Williams, Social Worker at Marion High School, to find qualified students
5. Formulate a strategic plan to expand recuitment outside the Grant County area
6. Contact Salem Baptist Church in Chicago and utilize enrolled students from Salem Baptist for recuitment
7. Develop a relationship with prospective students from Salem Baptist Church
8. Serve on campus committee for Black History Month
9. Maintain contact with prospective African American students through telecounseling
10. Research the possibility of a Christian Service Team involving mostly African American students

Goals:

• Matriculate six traditional students with at least three resident students.
• Matriculate four non-traditional students.

Comments:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Application Process: Stop by the office in person and fill out an application form.