Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships and Admissions
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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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 Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships and Admissions is a highly visible role that works cross-functionally within Chicago Booth and maintains key strategic partnerships for the Office of Admissions. The Associate Director develops and sustains relationships with internal and external partners and coordinates all facets of the prospective and admitted student experience for underrepresented candidates applying for the Full-Time MBA program.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads execution of recruiting strategy focused on diverse and underrepresented populations applying to the Full-Time MBA program.
• Serves as liaison with key partner organizations including, but not limited to, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, and the Forte Foundation.Works to identify opportunities for new partnerships with organizations supporting diversity in graduate management education.
• Coordinates and participates in specific recruiting events encouraging diverse populations to apply for MBA programs, including in-person and virtual events planned by Booth Admissions, as well as events with partner organizations and peer schools.
• Serves as main point-of-contact for prospective students applying to Booth through affiliation with key partner organizations.
• Liaise with the Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion at Chicago Booth on initiatives to support prospective and current students.
• Works closely with affinity student groups to plan prospective student programming and admitted student yield initiatives.
• 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.
• 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:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree.

Experience:

• A minimum four years of admissions or recruitment experience, and/or experience with diversity outreach and recruitment. Relevant industries and functions include higher education, human resources, recruiting and/or talent acquisition.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google applications (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms).
• Familiarity with Slate CRM tool and Zoom functionality.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven record of successful and effective relationship-building with internal and external constituents.
• Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a customer service oriented approach.
• Proven record of successful time management and organizational skills, as well as exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines, and possession of a self-motivated disposition.
• Critical thinking skills and identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes to achieve key objectives.
• Work both independently and successfully as a member of a team.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
• Work non-standard hours, such as nights and weekends, when needed.
• Travel domestically and internationally.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact
Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type
Salary

FLSA Status
Exempt

Pay Range
$67,000.00 - $84,000.00
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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, 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.

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.

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