Assistant Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions

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 56,000 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

The Assistant Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions is an integral part of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Chicago Booth) Full-Time MBA Admissions team. This position is a key member of the Chicago Booth Full-Time MBA Admissions Committee, focusing on candidate selection, global outreach, and applicant population management.

Responsibilities

• Contributes as a member of the Admissions Committee, including hosting recruitment events and information sessions worldwide and virtually; conducting candidate evaluation; and participating in programmatic yield activities.
• Participates in all aspects of the Full-Time MBA and deferred admission pathway recruitment, selection, and yield processes and serves as a resource and point-of-contact for interested students.
• Serves as fundamental collaborator on candidate selection and application reading process.
• Supports Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions with managing specific applicant populations, including Full-Time MBA candidates pursuing joint degrees and incoming students during pre-matriculation period.
• Assists in execution of annual yield strategy plan and calendar. Ensures communications, website, events, and outreach meet needs of admitted and incoming student pools.
• Supports specialized outreach efforts for pipeline partnerships with new and existing organizations.
• 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.
• Maintains relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including routinely counseling students and parents regarding the admission process.
• 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 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Background in higher education and admissions.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Proficiency using Technolutions Slate as an application management system.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstration of exceptional written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
• A proven record of accomplished time management and organizational skills, as well as exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines and work successfully as member of a team.
• Work independently, possess a self-motivated disposition, ap