Director of Cohort Programming

Department
 

ESA Undergraduate Admissions - Group 3

About the Department
 

The Office of College Admissions has a staff of over 40 people, most of whom are admissions counselors. They manage marketing to and recruitment of prospective students as well as the admissions process for first year, transfer, and summer programs. http://www.collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu.

Job Summary
 

This position supports the work of the Office of College Admissions. Admissions Officers are expected to work well both individually, and in teams, to problem solve, manage projects, and act as a positive representative of the University of Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Leads Admissions programming that leverages University relationships to showcase the diversity of the UChicago experience.
• Provides oversight for Trustee sponsored summer cohort programs.
• Serves as the primary contact for outreach and marketing initiatives related to these programs.
• Ensures resources and funds are efficiently shared whenever possible.
• Supervises cohort-specific content creation for consistency. Programs include, but are not limited to, the Excellence and Experience at UChicago series and the cohort-based summer scholarship programs.
• Creates quarterly strategic cohort engagement plans with program directors and provides end of year reporting support as needed.
• Conducts periodic review of program objectives.
• Liaise with various University partners.
• Guides collaborative working groups to share best practices with the goal of a 100% graduation rate for students from underrepresented cohorts.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or on track to graduate with a bachelor’s degree by June 2021.
• University of Chicago alumni or selective liberal arts college alumni.

Certifications:

• Valid United States driver’s license.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Presentation skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• Work will take place in an office setting or 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)

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
 

Yes

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
 

ESA Undergraduate Admissions - Group 3

About the Department
 

The Office of College Admissions has a staff of over 40 people, most of whom are admissions counselors. They manage marketing to and recruitment of prospective students as well as the admissions process for first year, transfer, and summer programs. http://www.collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu.

Job Summary
 

This position supports the work of the Office of College Admissions. Admissions Officers are expected to work well both individually, and in teams, to problem solve, manage projects, and act as a positive representative of the University of Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Leads Admissions programming that leverages University relationships to showcase the diversity of the UChicago experience.
• Provides oversight for Trustee sponsored summer cohort programs.
• Serves as the primary contact for outreach and marketing initiatives related to these programs.
• Ensures resources and funds are efficiently shared whenever possible.
• Supervises cohort-specific content creation for consistency. Programs include, but are not limited to, the Excellence and Experience at UChicago series and the cohort-based summer scholarship programs.
• Creates quarterly strategic cohort engagement plans with program directors and provides end of year reporting support as needed.
• Conducts periodic review of program objectives.
• Liaise with various University partners.
• Guides collaborative working groups to share best practices with the goal of a 100% graduation rate for students from underrepresented cohorts.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or on track to graduate with a bachelor’s degree by June 2021.
• University of Chicago alumni or selective liberal arts college alumni.

Certifications:

• Valid United States driver’s license.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Presentation skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• Work will take place in an office setting or 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)

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
 

Yes

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.