Director, Summer Admissions

Department

ESA Equity and Access Group 1

About the Department

The Office of College Admissions has a staff of over 40 people. They manage marketing to and recruitment of prospective students as well as the admissions process for first year and transfer students into The College, and summer programs for high school students. The Office of College Admissions is a forward-facing department often providing the first impression of UChicago to visitors in-person and virtually as well as telephonically and via email engagement. Of its several schools and departments, The College is the single-largest entity and this office is responsible for bringing to campus a class of students with a diverse set of backgrounds who are prepared to take on rigorous academics while engaging with the University, surrounding neighborhood, and city of Chicago. http://www.collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu.

Job Summary

The Director of Summer Admissions is expected to work independently and serve in a leadership role within the office, work well both individually, and in teams, problem solve, manage projects, and act as a positive representative of the University of Chicago. Furthermore, they are to leverage best practices and coordinate projects and initiatives that fall outside of their own team and require working across the department, division, and University. The ideal candidate for this position will draw on knowledge and experience of the admissions process to support the work of the Office of College Admissions. Admissions staff members act as a first line of engagement for prospective students and manage general recruitment and application review responsibilities in addition to managing other projects within various teams.

Responsibilities

• 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 entire Summer Admissions process working with different members of the Admissions team to coordinate outreach, reading, review, and selection of students for our summer programs.
• 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.
• Coordinates staff among various teams across the department, division, and University to appropriately execute programs and initiatives including the Executive Director of Summer Quarter.
• Serves as a senior leader to the department and an advisory role to the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Advancement 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 e-mail providing a positive experience for all who interact with department.
• Reviews applications of first year, transfer, and summer program applications.
• 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.
• Develops operational plans to develop and execute admissions strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains relationships with all organizations and individuals involved in the admissions process. Develops and monitors the admissions budget.
• 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 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

• Six to eight years of relevant experience.

Certifications:

• Valid United States driver’s license.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient with Slate CRM.

Preferred Competencies

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

Working Conditions

• Travel.
• 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)

Job Family

Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact

People Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

Yes

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$102,000.00 - $132,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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