Assistant Director Master's Admissions

Assistant Director, Master's Admissions

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.

• Manages an admissions portfolio and is the primary evaluator of applications for admission related to a specific subject area and/or territory.
• Recruits and/or evaluates applicants for master's admission by interviewing, reading applications and summarizing evaluations. Completes these tasks independently or with some guidance and instruction from others.
• Conducts college and university visits, attends college fairs, and hosts presentations either virtually or by travel. Admissions travel may last 4-6 weeks over the course of a year.
• Delivers information sessions and specialized presentations, as well as participates in virtual and on-campus events for prospective master's students.
• Each Assistant Director will have ownership of a special project in the office related to master's admissions. Projects include working with current student employees, managing print and web publications, coordinating in-person and virtual programming, and more.
• Maintains relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including routinely counseling students and parents regarding the admission process.
• Responds to inquiries via phone and e-mail, providing a positive experience for all who interact with the department.
• Weekend and evening availability is expected throughout the year for some aspects of the position including application review, travel, and admissions events.
• 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.

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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Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.

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.

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

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (required)
• NOTE:
  
  When applying please include this information as three separate documents.

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.

Student Affairs & Services

Individual Contributor

37.5

$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.

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.

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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