Associate Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate 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 as well as develops and maintains relationships with internal and external partners to achieve key objectives. Serves as lead for yield initiative strategy and planning for the Full-Time MBA program. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization.

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

Bachelor’s degree.
Background in higher education.
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google applications (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms).
Familiarity with Slate CRM tool and Zoom functionality.
Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
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 and work streams simultaneously, proven ability to meet deadlines, and possession of a self-motivated disposition.
Work both independently and successfully as a member of a team.
Develop effective relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with proven record of developing programming and iterating on initiatives.

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; attending and hosting various recruiting and yield events.
Develops and executes annual yield strategy plan and calendar, spanning from the point of admission through matriculation.
Designs programming and timeline to foster continued candidate engagement.
Leads the ideation and continuous improvement of yield initiatives.
Establishes metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess initiative efficacy; analyzes data and feedback to inform future planning.
Manages the primary planning, strategy, coordination, and execution of yield-related events.
Oversee all communications, online resources, and outreach to admitted and incoming students, ensuring a cohesive candidate experience.
Partners closely with the Admissions Marketing and Operations teams to ensure alignment of messaging, timing, and implementation.
Serves as primary liaison for internal partnerships across Booth—including Career Services, Academic Services, Student Life, and research centers— building collaborative relationships that integrate these stakeholders meaningfully into yield programming.
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.