Assistant Director, Masters Admissions

About the role

Department

ESA International Admissions

Job Summary

The ideal candidate 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Travels and recruits in an assigned geography, assisting with planning and delivering public presentations, special events, and other recruitment activities.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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: Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher.

Experience

• Two to three years of relevant 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 an office setting and remotely during work-related travel, on and off-campus events, and application review season.
• Some domestic travel.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (required) (3)
• When applying please include this information as three separate documents.

Additional information

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.

• 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.

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

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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