Associate Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Booth School of Business in Chicago seeks an Associate Director for the Full-Time MBA Student Recruitment and Admissions team. You will lead the yield strategy, coordinate the applicant experience, and build relationships with internal and external partners to hit enrollment goals.

This role requires 5–7 years in related fields, proficiency with MS Office and Slate CRM, and strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5–7 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with university admissions or student recruitment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as integral member of Admissions Committee; conduct recruitment, evaluation, and yield activities.
• Develop and execute annual yield strategy; design programming from admission to matriculation.
• Oversee communications and outreach to admitted and incoming students; align messaging with cross‑functional teams.
• Liaise with internal partners across Booth to integrate yield programming.
• Plan regional events, engage alumni networks, and expand employer outreach.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Google applications

Slate CRM

Zoom

Job description

Department

Booth Admissions, MBA Programs: Student Recruitment

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 Associate Director is a key member of the Full-Time MBA Student Recruitment and Admissions team, which coordinates all facets of the applicant experience for prospective and admitted students as well as develops and maintains relationships with internal and external partners to achieve key objectives. Serves as lead for yield initiative strategy and planning for the Full-Time MBA program.

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; attending and hosting various recruiting and yield events.
• Develops and executes annual yield strategy plan and calendar, spanning from the point of admission through matriculation. Designs programming and timeline to foster continued candidate engagement.
• Leads the ideation and continuous improvement of yield initiatives. Establishes metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess initiative efficacy; analyzes data and feedback to inform future planning.
• Manages the primary planning, strategy, coordination, and execution of yield-related events.
• Oversee all communications, online resources, and outreach to admitted and incoming students, ensuring a cohesive candidate experience. Partners closely with the Admissions Marketing and Operations teams to ensure alignment of messaging, timing, and implementation.
• Serves as primary liaison for internal partnerships across Booth—including Career Services, Academic Services, Student Life, and research centers— building collaborative relationships that integrate these stakeholders meaningfully into yield programming.
• Expands outreach messaging via alumni clubs and special events and/or reunions. Maintains updated alumni contact records and cultivates new contacts in appropriate industries. Manages portfolio of prospective students that require special handling.
• Manages regional event programming such as receptions and career trek field trips for students. Works independently to expand outreach to employers in the region.
• 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 5-7 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.

Technical Skills or Knowledge

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google applications (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms).
• Familiarity with Slate CRM tool and Zoom functionality.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
• Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
• Proven record of successful time management and organizational skills, as well as exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and work streams simultaneously, proven ability to meet deadlines, and possession of a self-motivated disposition.
• Work both independently and successfully as a member of a team. Develop effective relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with proven record of developing programming and iterating on initiatives.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.

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.

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

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$72,000.00 - $88,000.00

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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.

Background Check

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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