Assistant Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions
University of Chicago
Summary
The Assistant 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. In addition to participating in recruiting activities and the application evaluation process, the Assistant Director supports the execution of yield initiatives, event programming, and student record management during pre-matriculation.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Serves as an integral member of the Admissions Committee.
- Conducts student recruitment, evaluation, and yield activities, including reading and evaluating applications, traveling domestically and internationally, and attending and hosting various recruiting and yield events.
- Supports the Associate Director in the execution of annual yield strategy and programming, from the point of admission through matriculation.
- Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of virtual and in-person yield-related events, including collaborating with other team members, student volunteers, and school partners as needed.
- Conducts administrative processing and management of student records during pre-matriculation period, including tracking and verifying incoming student documentation, managing enrollment checklists, and communicating with students to ensure timely completion of required steps.
- Contributes to management of communications and outreach to admitted and incoming students, including updating online resources and communication materials.
- Recruits and/or evaluates applicants for admission by interviewing, reading applications and summarizing evaluations.
- 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.
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).
- Familiar with Slate CRM tool and Zoom functionality.
Preferred Competencies
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
- Proven record of successful time management and organizational skills.
- Execute administrative responsibilities with high attention to detail and productivity.
- Handle multiple tasks and work streams simultaneously, meet strict deadlines, and possess 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.
Working Conditions
- This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
- Participate in domestic and international recruitment travel.
Requirements
- College or university degree in related field
- 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Bachelor’s degree
- Background in higher education
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google applications (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms)
- Familiar with Slate CRM tool and Zoom functionality
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach
- Proven record of successful time management and organizational skills
- Execute administrative responsibilities with high attention to detail and productivity
- Handle multiple tasks and work streams simultaneously, meet strict deadlines, and possess 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
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Company overview
The University of Chicago is a world-renowned private research university founded in 1890 and located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. As a premier academic institution, it operates one of the most comprehensive biomedical research enterprises in the United States through its Biological Sciences Division, which includes over 1,100 faculty members across 10 basic science and 14 clinical departments. The university manages extensive research infrastructure including the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, multiple specialized research institutes, and maintains affiliations with Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. With research funding exceeding $450 million annually and more than 3,300 patents filed since 1987, the institution is a global leader in scientific discovery and innovation. The Biological Sciences Division alone supports over 500 research-active faculty who secure an average of $588,000 in NIH funding per principal investigator, focusing on areas including cancer biology, immunology, microbiology, molecular metabolism, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology. The university's commitment to interdisciplinary research and its unique position as manager of national laboratories creates unparalleled opportunities for translational research and scientific advancement.