Assistant Director, Enrollment Management

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

1d • $85,000 - $96,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Enrollment Management will join a mid-sized team of professional staff and full- and part-time faculty who serve the MS in Applied Data Science (MS-ADS) program within the University of Chicago’s Physical Sciences Division (PSD) and Data Science Institute (DSI). The new hire will work closely with program leadership to provide critical support for daily operations and strategy for a growth-oriented master’s program in data science/AI. The hire will work with minimal guidance to recruit, yield, and manage backend systems in support annual enrollment targets. The new hire will also support senior leaders’ annual marketing, advertising, and communications strategy. The Assistant Director will have the opportunity to impact how master’s programs are shaping the evolving, growing field of data science and AI including but not limited to potential support of any new program offerings or degree programs with the DSI. MS-ADS currently offers full- and part-time in-person, online, and joint degree, options. The Assistant Director reports to the MS-ADS Director of Enrollment Management and Analytics and will work with central University offices including but not limited to the Registrar’s Office, the Office of International Affairs (OIA), the central Slate team, among other departments as required. This position is eligible for a partially remote work schedule. Some travel is required.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Background working in higher education or related field.
• Skilled at working with graduate and/or online degree programs.
• Previous experience working with international students.
• Knowledge of marketing and social media vehicles for engaging with prospective students.
• Proficient in using Slate, Destiny, Salesforce, or other CRM.
• Basic research skills to conduct, analyze, and synthesize topic-based research.
• Foundational proficiency in Slate, Excel, and project management software such as ClickUp.
• Project and Program Management - lead complex projects, managing ambiguity, and navigating unanticipated challenges while maintaining strong prioritization and attention to detail.
• Graduate Education and Marketing - work in graduate degree programs with experience in marketing/advertising initiatives, use of generative AI tools, and/or online graduate programs.
• Communication and Relationship Building - strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills; build effective stakeholder relationships and manage up with initiative.
• Leadership and Integrity - inclusive, mission-driven leader with a strong customer service ethos, high professional integrity, and bridge diverse perspectives.
• Strategic and Future-Oriented - demonstrated success in developing and executing new ideas with enthusiasm and dedication to organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Leads the recruitment and evaluation of applicants for admission by reading applications and summarizing evaluations; completes these tasks independently with limited guidance and instruction from others.
• Designs plans to increase brand awareness as it relates to the program’s relevant prospective student populations.
• Leads special projects such as providing strategic input on marketing materials for review by senior program leadership.
• Develops relationships with institutions regionally and nationally, per program recruitment strategy, with a focus on program growth and new program development.
• In partnership with program leadership, establishes recruitment goals; monitors and reports on progress.
• Analyzes prospect and student data to identify prospect profile segments.
• Works closely with marketing team to develop strategies and communicates to reach and engage prospective students.
• Benchmarks and monitors competitive programs to understand recruitment best practices; proactively shares those with the MS in Applied Data Science team.
• Manages event programming such as receptions and admissions events for students.
• Works independently to expand outreach to employers in the region.
• Delivers public presentations at information sessions or other special events led by the enrollment management team.
• Cultivates strategic relationships with individuals involved in the recruitment process, including but not limited to prospective students and new employer partners.
• Acts as a liaison between program staff and prospective students.
• Plans and attends yield events, information sessions, and graduate fairs.
• Guides prospects through the funnel, from inquiry to enrollment.
• Provides support for student matriculation, participating in student onboarding in coordination with the Student Services team.
• Provide support for student matriculation, participating in student onboarding in coordination with the MS in Applied Data Science Student Affairs team.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees