Senior Associate Director, Admissions and Director, Summer Scholarship Programs

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Posted: 26-Jul-24

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR26944

Location: Illinois: Chicago

Job Description:

• 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.
• Manages 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 Director and 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.
• Reviews applications of first year, transfer, and summer program applications.
• Each Senior Associate Director will have ownership and leadership for special projects in the office. Portfolios include working with current student employees, with low-income, under-represented, and first-generation applicants, with print and web publications and social media, with programs and events, and more.
• Weekend and evening availability is expected throughout the year for some aspects of the position including application review, travel, and admissions events.
• 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.
• Travels and recruits in an assigned geography, assisting with planning and delivering public presentations, special events, and other recruitment activities.
• Participates in special projects such as developing marketing materials, monitoring budgets, and recruiting underrepresented groups with moderate/high levels of authority.
• May manage student workers and/or full-time staff.
• Maintains relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including routinely counseling students and parents regarding the admission process.
• Designs plans to increase brand awareness and alumni engagement as it relates to the College's admissions in the relevant region. Develops relationships with high schools and school counselors in the area. Plans and attends yield events, information sessions, and college fairs.
• Manages regional event programming such as receptions and career trek field trips for students. Works independently to expand outreach to employers in the region.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

• Six years of relevant experience.

Certifications:

• Valid United States driverâ™s license.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Slate CRM.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• 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 travel.

Application Documents

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

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