Associate Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions-1

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 50,000 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
 

Chicago Booth School of Business (Chicago Booth) Full Time Admissions team. This position will be responsible for the successful planning and execution of large-scale recruitment and yield events for the Full-Time and undergraduate deferred admission pathways at Chicago Booth, including full planning and ownership of the twice a year First Day event (Admit Weekend) and oversight of student and staff-hosted recruiting events.

Responsibilities

• Leads global event strategy planning. Manages yearly event calendar, event coordination, and coordinates with Admissions Marketing to promote event opportunities to prospective students, admitted students, and alumni volunteers.
• Serves as oversight and strategy lead for the twice a year First Day event for admitted students on campus.
• Coordinates all contracts, outreach with venues and external vendors as well as manage the overall outreach budget for on and off-campus events.
• Manages 1 FTE member responsible for coordination and execution of First Day event for admitted students on campus, externally hosted events including student hosted, information sessions, fairs, etc; assure that externally hosted events align with global calendar and other strategic priorities.
• Works with current students to best coordinate their efforts in hosting events, global outreach and serving as a resource for prospective students.
• Serves as a leader of the Admissions Fellows Global Booth Ambassadors team. Manages meetings, volunteers, and country captain recruitment.
• Participates as a member of the Admissions Committee, including hosting recruitment events and information sessions worldwide, conducting candidate evaluation, and supervising programmatic yield activities.
• Participates in all aspects of the full-time MBA and deferred admission pathway recruitment, selection, and yield process.
• Expands outreach messaging via alumni clubs and special events and/or reunions. Maintains updated alumni contact records and cultivates new contacts in appropriate industries. Manages portfolio of prospective students that require special handling.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Higher education and/or admissions experience.
• Demonstrated experience with small to large-scale event planning, event budget management and aligning budgets with strategic priorities.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• SLATE experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Competencies

• A proven record of accomplishment of time management and organizational skills, as well as exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent public speaking skills with an established ability to conduct and lead large group presentations and trainings.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

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

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Applicant Inquiry Form. <span>Applicant Inquiry Form</span> 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.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

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 50,000 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
 

Chicago Booth School of Business (Chicago Booth) Full Time Admissions team. This position will be responsible for the successful planning and execution of large-scale recruitment and yield events for the Full-Time and undergraduate deferred admission pathways at Chicago Booth, including full planning and ownership of the twice a year First Day event (Admit Weekend) and oversight of student and staff-hosted recruiting events.

Responsibilities

• Leads global event strategy planning. Manages yearly event calendar, event coordination, and coordinates with Admissions Marketing to promote event opportunities to prospective students, admitted students, and alumni volunteers.
• Serves as oversight and strategy lead for the twice a year First Day event for admitted students on campus.
• Coordinates all contracts, outreach with venues and external vendors as well as manage the overall outreach budget for on and off-campus events.
• Manages 1 FTE member responsible for coordination and execution of First Day event for admitted students on campus, externally hosted events including student hosted, information sessions, fairs, etc; assure that externally hosted events align with global calendar and other strategic priorities.
• Works with current students to best coordinate their efforts in hosting events, global outreach and serving as a resource for prospective students.
• Serves as a leader of the Admissions Fellows Global Booth Ambassadors team. Manages meetings, volunteers, and country captain recruitment.
• Participates as a member of the Admissions Committee, including hosting recruitment events and information sessions worldwide, conducting candidate evaluation, and supervising programmatic yield activities.
• Participates in all aspects of the full-time MBA and deferred admission pathway recruitment, selection, and yield process.
• Expands outreach messaging via alumni clubs and special events and/or reunions. Maintains updated alumni contact records and cultivates new contacts in appropriate industries. Manages portfolio of prospective students that require special handling.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

---
Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

---
Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Higher education and/or admissions experience.
• Demonstrated experience with small to large-scale event planning, event budget management and aligning budgets with strategic priorities.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• SLATE experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Competencies

• A proven record of accomplishment of time management and organizational skills, as well as exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent public speaking skills with an established ability to conduct and lead large group presentations and trainings.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

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

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Applicant Inquiry Form. <span>Applicant Inquiry Form</span> 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.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.