Assistant Director - Student Recruitment and Admissions

Department

Booth Admissions, MBA Programs: Student Recruitment 2

About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

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

The Assistant Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions, serves as an active and critical member of the Chicago Booth Full-Time MBA recruiting team. In addition to participating in a variety of admissions-related programming and supporting the application evaluation process, the Assistant Director has an integral role in the planning and execution of admissions events for Booth’s MBA programs.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an integral member of the Admissions Committee. Conducts student recruitment, evaluation, and yield activities. Duties include reading and evaluating applications; traveling domestically and internationally; and attending and hosting various recruiting and yield events.
• Serves as a resource for candidates seeking to learn more about Chicago Booth and our programs. Hosts presentations, facilitates panel discussions, and participates in other informational sessions on behalf of Booth Admissions.
• Supports the Associate Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions, with planning and execution of recruitment events on campus, off campus, and virtually. Assists with planning, budget management, and contract execution, as well as facilitates communication with vendors, day-of event logistics, and other event-related duties as delegated by the Associate Director.
• Partners with other team members and school partners as needed on admissions-related events.
• Collaborates regularly with student event volunteers for both the planning and execution of events.
• Contributes to the management of events within the Slate CRM system, including but not limited to, event creation, including updating registration forms and communications, event mailings, including content editing and query building, and post-event survey data collection and analysis.
• Provides support for other projects relating to events, admissions operations, and recruitment management.
• 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:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• Background in higher education.

• Organizing and hosting events for small and large groups, in person and virtually.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Familiar with an admissions CRM system, particularly Slate, and familiarity with Zoom functionality.

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.

• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Work independently with little supervision; strong organization skills; possession of a self-motivated disposition; and identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.

• Handle multiple detailed tasks and projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Proven record of successful time management and organizational skills, as well as exceptional attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, students, school partners, and external contacts through a variety of communication methods, including in person, email, and phone).

• 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)

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$58,000.00 - $68,500.00

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

Yes

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.

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