Department
 

Booth Admissions, MBA Programs: Admissions

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
 

As a key member of the MBA Admissions team, the Assistant Director will be responsible for event management, recruiting, evaluating, and yielding highly selective candidates for the working professionals MBA Programs. This position reports to the Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions for the working professionals MBA Programs.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains relationships with prospective students via phone, zoom, email, walk-ins, and in-person meetings throughout the application process for working professionals MBA Programs. Manages the Admission inboxes and phone lines. Tracks interactions in Slate and continually improves processes associated with these activities to enhance prospective student satisfaction.Recruits qualified prospective students into the working professionals MBA Programs applicant pool by presenting/staffing at Booth-hosted events including, but not limited to, information sessions, lunch and learns, networking events, dinners/receptions across North America, and virtual events. Represents Booth at MBA Fairs and Forums and continues engagement with prospective students from these events.Assists with event prep for working professionals MBA Programs for events such as information sessions, lunch and learns, corporate visits, interview days, Open Houses, dinners/receptions across North America and virtual events/panels.Evaluates applications for admission to the working professionals MBA Programs and participates as a member of the admissions review committee.Executes recruiting and yield events and activities for the working professionals MBA Programs. Contributes to new ideas, best practices, and efforts to attract and yield top candidates to the working professionals MBA Programs.Oversees interview coordination for all candidates to the working professionals MBA Programs, including on-campus and virtual interviews. Manages interview portal, conducts follow-ups with and assists student/alumni interviewers from the working professionals MBA Programs.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.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

A minimum two years of professional related experience in admissions, higher education, or sales.  

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Background using Technolutions Slate as an applicant management system.

Preferred Competencies

Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes. Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.Maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions

Position hours are 9:30am-6pm.This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.

Application Documents

Resume/ (required)Cover Letter (required)

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

Job Family
 

Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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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.

 

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