Senior Business Manager

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

The Senior Business Manager for Recruitment Events is responsible for the oversight of campus visit programming that continues to showcase Northeastern Illinois University as a leader in higher education. Under the direction of the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Senior Business Manager will be responsible for planning and executing programs for prospective students, their families, and groups by serving as the point of contact before, during, and after visits.

Job Description:

• The Senior Business Manager is responsible for developing a detailed communication campaign in the CRM (Slate), which includes event invitations, reminders, and follow-up campaigns. The individual must be able to run reports to show event attendance, yield rates of attendees to applicants, and develop events that meet institutional new enrollment goals for undergraduate, graduate, and international students, plus additional affinity groups such as adult students and veterans.

• The position also requires managing event logistics, overseeing budgets, coordinating with campus stakeholders, and ensuring a high level of customer service and attention to detail. Additionally, the Senior Business Manager seeks out and collaborates with educational partners to provide students with the most comprehensive visit experience. The individual must also learn to use the CRM platform and other digital tools as part of the job.

The scope of programming throughout the recruitment year includes, but is not limited to:

• Campus tours

• Group visits

• Admitted student days

• Open houses

• Recruitment events for undergraduate, graduate, and international students

• In-person, off-site, and virtual events

Minimal Qualifications:

1. A. Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, business administration, management, or a closely related field.

OR

B. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or closely related experience.

OR

C. A combination of such education and/or work experience above totaling three (3) years (36 months), as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

• 60 semester hours or an Associate’s Degree equals eighteen months (18 months)

• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

AND

2. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, financial operations, fiscal management, or closely related experience, including one (1) year (12 months) of which is at a supervisory or administrative level.

NOTE: A Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

Departmental Preferences:

• Experience with Event Management preferred.

• Event planning and management experience with strong attention to detail and customer service.

• Experience with budgeting and event coordination.

• Demonstrated oral and written communication experience in Spanish and English.

• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends.

• Demonstrated experience in working with higher education or education-adjacent organizations in understanding the needs of college students today.

• Must be eligible to perform transportation duties, including vehicle use for events and related activities.

This position requires a background check.

Salary / Hourly Rate Range

60000-70000

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.