Department
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Manages a domestic or international territory and is the primary evaluator of applications for admission from those territories. Serves as a member 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.
- Delivers information sessions, specialized presentations, and participates in virtual and on-campus events for prospective students.
- Responds to inquiries via phone and e-mail providing a positive experience for all who interact with department.
- Reviews applications of first year, transfer, and summer program applications.
- Each Admissions Counselor will have additional responsibilities in the office. Responsibilities include working with current student employees, low-income, under-represented, and first-generation applicants; and using print, web publications, and social media with programs, 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.
- Maintains relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including routinely counseling students and parents regarding the admission process.
- Participates in special projects such as developing marketing materials, monitoring budgets and recruiting underrepresented groups.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or on track to graduate with a bachelor’s degree by June 2023.
- University of Chicago alumni or selective liberal arts college alumni.
Experience:
- A minimum of one year 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.
- Presentation skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Able and willing to travel.
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.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- References Contact Information (3)(required)
- NOTE: When applying, please include this information as three separate documents.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
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Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
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 Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
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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