Assistant Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions at The University of Chicago in Chicago, IL

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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 is a key member of the Full-Time MBA Student Recruitment and Admissions team, which coordinates all facets of the applicant experience for prospective and admitted students. In addition to participating in recruiting activities and the application evaluation process, the Assistant Director supports the execution of yield initiatives, event programming, and student record management during pre-matriculation. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization. Responsibilities Serves as an integral member of the Admissions Committee. Conducts student recruitment, evaluation, and yield activities. Duties include reading and evaluating applications; traveling domestically and internationally; and attending and hosting various recruiting and yield events. Supports the Associate Director in the execution of annual yield strategy and programming, from the point of admission through matriculation. Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of virtual and in-person yield-related events, including collaborating with other team members, student volunteers, and school partners as needed. Conducts administrative processing and management of student records during pre-matriculation period. Responsibilities include tracking and verifying incoming student documentation, managing enrollment checklists, and communicating with students to ensure timely completion of required steps. Contributes to management of communications and outreach to admitted and incoming students, including updating online resources and communication materials. 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: --- Preferred Qualifications Educatio