Assistant Director Master's Admissions

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,625 - 79,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Chicago's ESA International Admissions team seeks an Assistant Director to apply admissions expertise to support master's admissions programs. You will work independently and in teams to problem solve, manage projects, and serve as a positive representative of the University during recruiting and application reviews.

In this role you will evaluate applications, interview and summarize master’s candidates, organize campus visits and virtual events, and lead special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Minimum 2–5 years of related work experience.
• Valid United States driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage an admissions portfolio and serve as the primary evaluator of applications for admission related to a specific subject area and/or territory.
• Recruit and evaluate master’s applicants by interviewing, reading applications, and summarizing evaluations, completing these tasks independently or with guidance from others.
• Conduct college and university visits, attend college fairs, and host presentations virtually or by travel; admissions travel may last 4–6 weeks over the course of a year.
• Deliver information sessions and specialized presentations, and participate in virtual and on‑campus events for prospective master’s students.
• Own a special projects related to master’s admissions, including working with current student employees, managing print and web publications, coordinating in‑person and virtual programming, and more.
• Maintain relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including counselling students and parents regarding the admission process.
• Respond to inquiries via phone and e‑mail, providing a positive experience for all who interact with the department.
• Provide weekend and evening availability throughout the year for application review, travel, and admissions events.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written沟

Strong presentation skills

Customer service skills

Maintain confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Slate CRM

Job description

About The Department

The Office of College Admissions has a staff of over 40 people, most of whom are Admissions Counselors. They manage marketing to, and recruitment of, prospective students as well as the admissions process for first year and transfer students, summer programs, and select master’s admissions programs. The Admissions Office is a forward‑facing department often providing the first impression of UChicago to visitors in‑person, virtually, telephonically, and via e‑mail engagement. This office is responsible for bringing to campus a class of students with a diverse set of backgrounds who are prepared to take on rigorous academics while engaging with the university, surrounding neighborhood, and city of Chicago. For more information, please visit our site http://www.collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu.

Department

ESA International Admissions

Job Summary

The ideal candidate for this position will draw on knowledge and experience of the admissions process to support the work of Enrollment and Student Advancement related to Master’s Admissions. Assistant Directors are expected to work well both individually and in teams, to problem solve, manage projects, and act as a positive representative of the University of Chicago. All Admissions staff members act as a first line of engagement for prospective students and manage general recruitment and application review responsibilities in addition to managing other projects within various teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage an admissions portfolio and serve as the primary evaluator of applications for admission related to a specific subject area and/or territory.
• Recruit and evaluate master’s applicants by interviewing, reading applications, and summarizing evaluations, completing these tasks independently or with guidance from others.
• Conduct college and university visits, attend college fairs, and host presentations virtually or by travel; admissions travel may last 4–6 weeks over the course of a year.
• Deliver information sessions and specialized presentations, and participate in virtual and on‑campus events for prospective master’s students.
• Own a special projects related to master’s admissions, including working with current student employees, managing print and web publications, coordinating in‑person and virtual programming, and more.
• Maintain relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including counselling students and parents regarding the admission process.
• Respond to inquiries via phone and e‑mail, providing a positive experience for all who interact with the department.
• Provide weekend and evening availability throughout the year for application review, travel, and admissions events.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Work Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of related work experience.

Certifications

• Valid United States driver’s license.

Technical Skills Or Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Slate CRM.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• Work will take place in office setting and remotely, through work‑related travel, on‑and‑off-campus events, and application review season.
• Some travel.

Benefits

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.

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: Yes

Pay Rate Type: Salary

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $61,625.00 – $79,750.00

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.

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.