Kendall College Job Listings

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Housing Manager
Kendall Student Affairs

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Housing Manager is a full-time, live-in professional staff position responsible for providing quality housing for students; maintaining a safe, healthy, learning and living environment; addressing student conduct issues; and managing the resident assistant program. The Housing Manager provides leadership for on campus residential areas and shares the responsibility for developing and maintaining residential communities which facilitate student growth and development. The position has “on call” responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure quality housing for students
2. Create an inclusive residential environment which fosters diversity and contributes to the total development of each individual
3. Conduct regular inspections of the student housing facility and student units; identify problem areas, and enlist means to correct. Report, track and follow up on maintenance issues with appropriate building managers, maintenance and cleaning staff etc. Coordinate with outside vendors and/or property management to ensure all repairs and maintenance issues are completed in a timely manner
4. Coordinates administrative functions for area including student check-in, check-out, room changes, damage assessment, student billing, key maintenance and room/apartment condition reports
5. Respond to emergency and crisis situations, and make appropriate referrals as needed
6. Provide coverage of student housing facility during off-hours and weekends, in the absence of a Resident Assistant
7. Serve as primary conduct officer for student conduct issues in housing. Administer and implement housing policies and procedures. Ensure that appropriate sanctions are carried out in a timely manner
8. Maintain accurate student conduct records
9. Supervise, train and evaluate Resident Assistant staff
10. Provide direction and coordination for all Housing community development and co-curricular activities
11. Maintain key inventory records, room assignments and emergency contact information
12. Maintain an awareness of current issues and developments in higher education and student personnel

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Staff and support college business initiatives including new student orientations and admission open houses
2. Represent the department on college committees and at college events as needed
3. Participates in improvement initiatives

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Demonstrated interpersonal skills i.e. group dynamics, human relations, counseling, sensitivity to others
2. Excellent organizational, administrative and communication skills
3. An understanding of student development issues in post-secondary education
4. Maintain high professional standards and an attitude of customer service
5. Strong verbal and written communication skill, interpersonal and organization skills
6. Skilled in event planning and promotion
7. Ability to prioritize work, multi-task, set and meet deadlines

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. 1-2 years experience in Residential Life and Student Housing
2. Bachelors required, Master's degree in Student Personnel, Education, Counseling or related field preferred

Contact: Please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@kendall.edu

Marketing Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Kendall College, affiliated with Laureate International Universities and one of Chicago's most prestigious Culinary and Hospitality institutions is in search of a Marketing Manager. This position represents a tremendous growth opportunity as the institution plans to expand to a national presence.

The Marketing Manager will help develop and execute marketing strategies and tactics for the Kendall College. This individual will be responsible for understanding the target market and collaborating with cross-functional team members to develop an integrated marketing plan designed to generate inquiries to meet growth goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with various functional departments.
• Ensure audience-marketing plans are synergistic with overall educational institution positioning and strategies.
• Develop integrated marketing plans with a multi-channel approach i.e.(Direct Mail, Online Advertising, Website, Tradeshow, Print Advertising)
• Work collaboratively with other marketing departments to solicit input on strategies and tactics behind marketing plan.
• Represent the marketing team resources as a member of the product cross-functional team.
• Identify issues; engage appropriate marketing team members as necessary.
• Identify and execute on unique messaging and product attributes.
• Lead cross-functional execution of all marketing plan initiatives.
• Track performance of marketing strategy through measurement and analysis of prospective student inquiries, conversion, and retention to understand effectiveness and ROI.
• Initiate and lead course correction with their cross-functional team members when issues arise in achieving goals.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain in-depth understanding of the company business plans and strategies.
• Interface effectively with Product Management, Enrollment Management, Product Development, and Academic leadership to collaborate on key messaging and strategies to achieve growth goals.
• Provide feedback and direction for future programs and campaigns.
• Interface with academic partners to ensure clear understanding of program elements such as admissions requirements, course curriculum, program outcomes, and professional accreditations.
• Provide timely and accurate communication to Enrollment, Product Management and Sales Teams to ensure awareness of and participation in all marketing events.
• Execute all activities in a timely and accurate manner including status reports, expense reports, budget development, forecast updates and marketing plans.
• Measure, report and analyze all marketing activity: Quantify expected results and track performance.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:
The successful candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelors degree required, MBA or graduate level education preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years marketing management experience required.
• Co-Marketing, Advertising, Membership marketing, Direct or Web marketing experience is a plus.
• Experience in understanding market research and business analytics
• Exceptional problem solving and analytic skills.
• Possess strong leadership abilities in the areas of managing and executing marketing programs and tactics.
• Experience in developing marketing plans and tactics to drive lead generation and conversion activities
• Experience in working with Lead-generating marketing programs that include but not limited to media, direct mail, telemarketing, seminars, trade shows, events and on-line campaigns.
• Must have experience developing and managing a budget and understanding financial implications of marketing programs.
• Experience managing strategic projects, ability to understand big picture.
• Strong presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• A good listener, collaborator, and influencer.
• High level of enthusiasm, functions well in a team-driven and highly dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Previous experience in the higher education marketplace is a plus as well.
• Brand management experience with a consumer packaged goods, service, education, publishing, or media company preferred.

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including medical, dental and life insurance; 401k plan; and much more. Laureate Education, Inc. provides the opportunity to impact the lives of highly motivated adult learners.

Kendall College is an equal opportunity employer. EOE.

Contact: Please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@kendall.edu

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, establish and maintain key relationships with international partners
• Meet and exceed performance standards
• Record of achievement in promoting, marketing and growing enrollments in international programs of study
• Attend key events that will generate leads and help to establish the Kendall/Laureate brand
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community.
• Provide important feedback to management to ensure future success
• Provide best practice ideas for the benefit of enrollment department
• Demonstrated understanding of the higher education sector, in particular the international education market, including an understanding of admission requirements and government regulations affecting international students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Must be able to communicate fluently both orally and written in Spanish
• A valid US Passport and reliable transportation is required
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible higher education experience, with at least 3 years in recruitment or enrollment management.
• Experience living, working, or studying abroad and fluency in one or more foreign languages.
• Experience liaising with external agencies, including overseas organizations, and working with a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds, as required for building constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in the use of computer-based student information systems as well as spreadsheet, database and web applications.
• Willingness to undertake extensive international and domestic travel (50-60% International Travel).
• Ability to work flexible schedules (some evenings and weekends)
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and oral and written communication skills.

Contact: Please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@kendall.edu Fax: 312 752 2097.

Chef Instructor

Position Description:
To accommodate growing culinary programs at Kendall College, the School of Culinary Arts is looking for a full time Chef Instructor. The principle duties of this position will be to teach a wide range of topics in the culinary disciplines.

Credentials Required for Consideration
Candidates must have the following credentials to apply for this position:
• BA degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years industry experience in the culinary industry
• Wide range of professional experiences especially in fine dining experience
• Highly motivated to achieve excellence in all endeavors
• Teaching experience at the college level or the propensity to successfully teach with coaching
• High energy level and a desire to contribute positively to the overall educational community at Kendall College

Credentials Preferred for Consideration
Candidates possessing the following credentials would prove beneficial in their consideration for the position:
• Master’s Degree
• ACF certification levels of CEC and CCE

The position of Chef Instructor has competitive compensation and benefits along with the opportunity for professional growth. Please send resumes to the following address:

Kendall College
Attn: Renee Zonka
900 N. North Branch Street
Chicago, IL. 60622
rzonka@kendall.edu 

The ideal candidate for this full-time faculty position has spent time as a licensed teacher in early childhood or elementary education. She or he has had experience within academic programs and is comfortable with online education. She or he has an understanding of adult learners.

Requirements:
*IL Type 03 or Type 04 Certification (or equivalent)
*Contemporary primary teaching experience
*Doctorate or ABD preferred

Application letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references should be emailed to vvasquez@kendall.edu

Please send your resumes to jobs@kendall.edu or fax to 312 752 2097.

Job Description:
Kendall College has immediate opportunities for sales professionals who can succeed in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Located in downtown Chicago, Kendall College is a fast-growing, premiere provider of business, culinary, hospitality management, and education degree programs.

Kendall offers outstanding salary and managerial growth potential. Benefits include medical, retirement plan, tuition assistance, and free meals at our world-class culinary school.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter, able to attain recruitment goals and objectives, and dedicated to providing outstanding customer service.

The primary duties are to facilitate each prospective students’ understanding of Kendall’s academic programs, career options, and admissions process. The admissions representative handles extensive inbound and outbound calls, schedules and conducts admissions interviews, guides tours, supports information sessions, facilitates interaction with other departments and manages follow-up correspondence.

The successful candidate is:
· Highly-motivated
· Confident
· A self-starter
· Possesses strong phone skills
· Eager to learn continuously

Requirements:

1. At least 2-3 years successful sales or recruiting experience.
2. A bachelor’s (preferred) or associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
3. Ability to occasionally work evenings and Saturday mornings.
4. Access to reliable transportation.
5. Computer skills.

Contact: Please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@kendall.edu Fax: 312 752 2097.