Deputy Dean of Admissions and Director, Access, Affordability and Inclusion

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Posted: 26-Jul-24

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR26939

Location: Illinois: Chicago

Job Description:

• Serves as a departmental expert on issues of affordability, access, and inclusion.
• Leads admissions partnerships with community-based organizations, local governments and University stakeholders to recruit the very best and brightest applicants to the University of Chicago.
• Designs implementation strategies for admissions goals and priorities set by AVP and University leadership.
• Works closely with AVP and senior leadership team members on admissions planning and office strategy.
• Manages strategic planning and goal-setting in areas of expertise.
• Builds relationships and assesses outcomes to determine ROI.
• Supports admissions efforts by reviewing applicants for admission in assigned territory.
• Liaise with various University partners including Odyssey working group, Center for Identity and Inclusion (OMSA/LGBTQ/SSS), Dean of Students Office, College Center for Student Success (CCSS), Office of Civic Engagement, Student Care Team.
• Manages a domestic or international territory and is the primary evaluator of applications for admission from those territories and serves as members of the admissions committee.
• Managing the territory includes conducting high school visits, attending college fairs, and hosting presentations either virtually or by travel to the territory. Territory travel may last 4-6 weeks over the course of a year.
• Coordinates staff among various teams across the department, division, and University to appropriately execute programs and initiatives.
• Serves as a senior leader to the department and an advisory role to the Dean of Admissions.
• Delivers information sessions, specialized presentations, and participates in virtual and on-campus events for prospective students.
• Responds to inquiries via phone and email providing a positive experience for all who interact with department.
• Develops operational plans to develop and execute admissions strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Manages the planning and implementation of public presentations, special events, and other recruitment activities.
• Manages managers and professional staff. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• University of Chicago alumni or selective liberal arts college alumni.

Certifications:

• Valid United States driverâ™s license.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of SLATE CRM.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong management and leadership qualities, including both the ability to delegate and execute, thereby leading by work and example.
• Self-directed, results-oriented work ethic.
• Deep commitment to customer service, prioritize and balance different work streams, meet deadlines, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal, quantitative, and networking skills. Background developing and delivering presentations.
• Expertise in program development, or a related area. Prior small-group program management and/or event planning experience.
• Successful experience working both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong coaching or counseling skills.

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.
• Work evening hours and weekends on an occasional basis.
• Some travel.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3)(required)

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff 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.

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