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General Summary

The Assistant Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions will be an active team member of Chicago Booth’s MBA and Master enrollment team. The Assistant Director will support various recruiting and evaluation activities, primarily focusing on Booth’s Master programs and Chicago Booth Scholars (CBS) deferred admission pathways for undergraduates.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Works closely with Associate Director to develop and execute annual recruiting strategy. Leads information sessions and webinars, counsel prospective applicants, and implement yield events.
• Supports the Master program’s application review committee by reviewing, interviewing and evaluating applications based on defined criteria and provide input on admissions decisions.
• Plans and conducts Master/CBS recruiting outreach including in-person and virtual opportunities. Hosts webinars, information sessions, college visits and other recruitment activities.
• Expands engagement with undergraduate students around the globe to foster early promotion of MBA and Master program opportunities.
• Assists with operations for Booth’s Master program and deferred admissions pathways, including liaising with program alumni, annual programming calendar, and the annual reading process.
• 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.
• Participates in special projects such as developing marketing materials, monitoring budgets and recruiting underrepresented groups with moderate/high levels of authority.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• A minimum two years of experience in higher education, recruitment, sales or other related field.
• Background organizing and hosting events for small and large groups of individuals in person and virtually.
• Proficient using Technolutions Slate as an application management system.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, students, alumni and faculty.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
• A resume and cover letter are required.