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 56,000 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 of Student Recruitment and Admissions is an integral part of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Chicago Booth) Full-Time MBA Admissions team. This position is a key member of the Chicago Booth Full-Time MBA Admissions Committee, focusing on candidate selection, global outreach, and applicant population management.
Responsibilities
- Contributes as a member of the Admissions Committee, including hosting recruitment events and information sessions worldwide and virtually; conducting candidate evaluation; and participating in programmatic yield activities.
- Participates in all aspects of the Full-Time MBA and deferred admission pathway recruitment, selection, and yield processes and serves as a resource and point-of-contact for interested students.
- Serves as fundamental collaborator on candidate selection and application reading process.
- Supports Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions with managing specific applicant populations, including Full-Time MBA candidates pursuing joint degrees and incoming students during pre-matriculation period.
- Assists in execution of annual yield strategy plan and calendar. Ensures communications, website, events, and outreach meet needs of admitted and incoming student pools.
- Supports specialized outreach efforts for pipeline partnerships with new and existing organizations.
- 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.
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:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Background in higher education and admissions.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Proficiency using Technolutions Slate as an application management system.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstration of exceptional written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
- A proven record of accomplished time management and organizational skills, as well as exceptional attention to detail.
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines and work successfully as member of a team.
- Work independently, possess a self-motivated disposition, aptitude to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
Working Conditions
- This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
- Participate occasionally in domestic and international recruitment travel.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
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
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$55,000.00 - $65,000.00
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 theBenefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
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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