What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at The University of Chicago?
Department
ESA Undergraduate Admissions - Group 3About the Department
Job Summary
This position has an anticipated start of July 2025.
Responsibilities
- Manages a domestic or international territory and is the primary evaluator of applications for admission from those territories and serves as a member of the Admissions Committee.
- Managing the territory includes conducting high school visits, attending college fairs, and hosting presentations either virtually or by travel to the territory. Territory travel may last 4-6 weeks over the course of a year.
- Delivers information sessions, specialized presentations, and participates in virtual and on-campus events for prospective students.
- Responds to inquiries via phone and e-mail providing a positive experience for all who interact with department.
- Reviews applications of first year, transfer, and summer program applications.
- Each Admissions Counselor will have additional responsibilities in the office. Possibilities include working with current student employees, low-income, under-represented, and first-generation applicants, with print and web publications and social media, with programs and events, and more.
- Weekend and evening availability is expected throughout the year for some aspects of the position including application review, travel, and admissions events.
- Travels and recruits in an assigned geography, assisting with planning and delivering public presentations, special events, and other recruitment activities.
- Maintains relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including routinely counseling students and parents regarding the admission process.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or on track to graduate with a bachelor’s degree by June 2025.
- University of Chicago alumni or selective liberal arts college alumni.
Experience:
- A minimum of one year of relevant experience.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Proficient in Slate CRM.
Certifications:
- Valid United States driver’s license.
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Presentation skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Working Conditions
- Work will take place in an office setting and remotely during work-related travel, on and off-campus events, and application review season.
- Travel throughout assigned territory.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- References Contact Information (3)(required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Yes
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the
Benefits Guidebook
.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via
Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
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