What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions position at The University of Chicago?
Department
Booth Admissions, MBA Programs: Employer EngagementAbout the Department
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
- an unmatched faculty.
- degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
- a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
- strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Works closely with Associate Director to develop and execute annual recruiting strategy. Leads information sessions and webinars, counsels prospective applicants, and implements yield events.
- Supports the Master program’s application review committee by reviewing, interviewing and evaluating applications based on defined criteria and provide input on admissions decisions.
- Plans and conducts Master/CBS recruiting outreach including in-person and virtual opportunities. Hosts webinars, information sessions, college visits and other recruitment activities.
- Coordinates yield activities and communication to admitted Master and CBS students.
- Collaborates with current Master students for their participation in recruiting activities.
- Expands engagement with undergraduate students around the globe to foster early promotion of MBA and Master program opportunities.
- Assists with operations for Booth’s Master program and deferred admission pathways, including liaising with program alumni, annual programming calendar, and the annual reading process.
- Works closely with the admissions marketing and operations teams to meet needs of pipeline development efforts.
- Recruits and/or evaluates applicants for admission by interviewing, reading applications and summarizing evaluations. Completes these tasks independently or with some guidance and instruction from others.
- 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.
Experience:
- A minimum two years of experience in higher education, recruitment, sales or other related field.
- Organizing and hosting events for small and large groups of individuals in person and virtually.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Proficient using Technolutions Slate as an application management system.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
- Work independently, identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
- Strong strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.
- Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, students, alumni and faculty.
- Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
Working Conditions
- This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
- Participate in domestic and international recruitment travel.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (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
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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 equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, 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.
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.
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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