Assistant Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions

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 50,000 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 will serve as an active team member of Chicago Booth’s full-time enrollment team. The Assistant Director will participate in a variety of Admissions-related programming, primarily focusing on Booth’s full-time MBA and deferred admission pathways for undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Participates in recruitment and selection for students enrolling in Booth’s Full-time MBA and deferred admission pathways, including Chicago Booth Scholars program. Reviews applications, participates in committee discussions and yield activities, and communicates to admitted students.
• Serves as a resource and first point of contact for interested students to Full-Time and deferred admission pathway programs. Gives presentations, facilitates panel discussions, and participates in Q&A and other informational sessions on behalf of Booth Admissions.
• Hosts recruitment events and informational presentations virtually, on campus, and through worldwide travel (when approved by the University).
• Develops and maintains relationships with organizations and advising programs at the University of Chicago, other colleges and universities, and organizations supporting underrepresented candidates to MBA programs, to promote deferred admission pathways.
• Assists with organization of programming and networking opportunities for candidates admitted to but deferring enrollment at Chicago Booth and current College undergraduates engaging in Booth coursework.
• Supports Associate Directors and Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions on other projects relating to events, admission 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.
• Participates in special projects such as developing marketing materials, monitoring budgets and recruiting underrepresented groups with moderate/high levels of authority.
• Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

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

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient using Technolutions Slate as an application management system.
• Working knowledge organizing and hosting events for small and large groups of individuals in person or on Zoom video platform.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Competencies

• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
• Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

• Participate in domestic and international recruitment travel (when approved for resumption by the University).

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
  

Job Family

Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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