Assistant Director Master's Admissions

Job Summary

The ideal candidate for this assistant director position will draw on knowledge and experience of the admissions process to support Enrollment and Student Advancement for Master’s Admissions. Assistant Directors work well individually and in teams, problem‑solve, manage projects, and act as a positive representative of the University of Chicago. All admissions staff are a first line of engagement for prospective students and manage general recruitment and application review responsibilities in addition to 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 evaluates master’s admissions applicants by interviewing, reading applications, and summarizing evaluations, completing tasks independently or with some guidance.
• Conducts college and university visits, attends college fairs, and hosts presentations either virtually or by travel (travel may last 4–6 weeks over the course of a year).
• Delivers information sessions and specialized presentations, and participates in virtual and on‑campus events for prospective master’s students.
• Owns a special project in the office related to master’s admissions, such as working with current student employees, managing print and web publications, and coordinating in‑person and virtual programming.
• Maintains relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, counseling students and parents regarding the admission process and responding to inquiries via phone and e‑mail to provide a positive experience for all department interactors.
• Provides weekend and evening availability as needed throughout the year for application review, travel, and admissions events.
• Performs other related work as needed.

• Education:
  
  a college or university degree in a related field.
• Work Experience:
  
  2–5 years of related job discipline experience that has developed knowledge and skills.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Certifications:
  
  Valid United States driver’s license.
• Technical Skills or Knowledge:
  Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Slate CRM.
• Preferred
  
  Competencies:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication, strong presentation skills, customer service skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Work takes place in an office setting and remotely, during work‑related travel, on‑ and off‑campus events, and application review seasons. Some travel is required. Weekend and evening availability is expected throughout the year for certain duties.

Pay Range: $61,625.00 – $79,750.00 per year (subject to a good faith estimate at time of posting). Eligible employees receive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees.

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 any 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 the Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.