Deputy Dean and Director of Transfer Admissions

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

10d • $102,000 - $132,000

About The Position

The ideal candidate for this position will draw on knowledge and experience of the admissions process to support the work of the Office of College Admissions. The Deputy Dean and Director of Transfer Admissions is expected to work independently and serve in a leadership role within the office, work well both individually, and in teams, to problem solve, manage projects, and act as a positive representative of the University of Chicago. Furthermore, they are to leverage best practices and coordinate projects and initiatives that fall outside of their own team and require working across the department, division, and University. All Admissions staff members act as a first line of engagement for prospective students and manage general recruitment and application review responsibilities in addition to managing other projects within various teams.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• University of Chicago alumni or selective liberal arts college alumni.
• Valid United States driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Slate CRM.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Presentation skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manages a domestic or international territory and is the primary evaluator of applications for admission from those territories and serves as members of the admissions committee.
• Manages the entire Transfer Admissions process working with different members of the Admissions team to coordinate outreach, reading, review, and selection of students for our summer programs.
• Managing the territory includes conducting high school visits, attending college fairs, and hosting presentations either virtually or by travel to the territory. Territory travel may last 4-6 weeks over the course of a year.
• Coordinates staff among various teams across the department, division, and University to appropriately execute programs and initiatives
• Serves as a senior leader to the department and an advisory role to the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Advancement and Dean of Admissions.
• Delivers information sessions, specialized presentations, and participates in virtual and on-campus events for prospective students.
• Responds to inquiries via phone and e-mail providing a positive experience for all who interact with department.
• Reviews applications of first year, transfer, and summer program applications. Weekend and evening availability is expected throughout the year for some aspects of the position including application review, travel, and admissions events.
• 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
• Travels and recruits in an assigned geography, assisting with planning and delivering public presentations, special events, and other recruitment activities.
• Participates in special projects such as developing marketing materials, monitoring budgets, and recruiting underrepresented groups with moderate/high levels of authority.
• May manage student workers and/or full-time staff.
• Manages the planning and implementation of public presentations, special events, and other recruitment activities.
• Maintains relationships with all organizations and individuals involved in the admissions process.
• Develops and monitors the admissions budget.
• 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