at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
DepartmentProvost UChicagoGRAD Diversity & Inclusion
About the Department
UChicagoGRAD, a part of the Office of the Provost that supports graduate education across the University, is an innovative national model for preparing graduate students and postdocs to succeed while at UChicago and beyond. With teams focusing on admissions, fellowship advising, writing support and public speaking training, diversity initiatives, career exploration and planning, and administration, UChicagoGRAD works with campus partners to support students and postdocs at every stage of their academic careers and beyond. UChicagoGRAD functions as a one-stop shop for graduate students and postdocs to access resources that support timely degree completion and to enhance professional preparation that helps them translate their degrees into a variety of careers. UChicagoGRAD works with academic departments and divisions as well as campus-wide offices to develop and implement outreach, recruitment, and yield efforts; graduate and postdoc-focused programs, workshops, and events; training and support tailored to UChicago graduate students and postdocs; and administrative practices and policies in support of graduate education.
Job Summary
The job conducts routine assignments in the implementation and administration of admissions strategies, policies, and procedures. Coordinates the recruitment of students across the University, with guidance from others.
Responsibilities
- Plans and executes outreach and recruitment efforts, including public presentations on and off campus, recruitment travel, and multi-day recruitment and yield programs, particularly with respect to prospective graduate students from a wide variety of underrepresented backgrounds.
- Recruits to the University's 100+ master's, professional, and doctoral programs, by understanding and communicating the nature and requirements of each program.
- Tracks and analyzes program and outcomes data across multiple admissions cycles for all pipeline and recruitment programs utilizing Slate CRM data.
- Works in close coordination with campus partners, including deans of students and admissions offices in the University's 12 graduate schools and divisions, faculty, students, the Center for Identity + Inclusion, and other stakeholders.
- Serves as the University's liaison to a number of recruitment consortia, as well as develops and maintains relationships with faculty and staff at other institutions and pipeline programs.
- Develops and promotes resources and information for faculty, administrators, and current students to increase awareness of best practices for recruiting and enrolling students from a wide range of underrepresented or under resourced backgrounds.
- Governs the management of applications to certain summer programs (REUs) in our application management system (Slate) and serves as liaison to the programs' staff.
- Manages the day-to-day operations of UChicago's Graduate Exchange programs for doctoral students.
- Travels and recruits in an assigned geography, assisting with planning and delivering public presentations, special events, and other recruitment activities.
- 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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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree.
Experience:
- Working knowledge in research-intensive university setting.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid US driver's license.
Preferred Competencies
- Project management skills.
- Data analysis skills.
- Familiarity with recruitment and admissions in a highly selective environment; familiarity with graduate education in a research-intensive university setting.
- Learn and be responsive to the needs of the University of Chicago community.
- Coordinate the work of others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
- Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Independent decision-making skills.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Communicate effectively and partner with faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education.
- Work independently on multiple projects and manage details.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Working Conditions
- Domestic travel at least monthly, including air travel.
- Attendance at indoor and outdoor events.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours.
- Travel up to 25% and work some evenings and weekends.
- Lift and carry 25 lbs.
- Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter detailing your interest in this position (required)
- Contact Information for Three Professional References, candidates will be notified before references are contacted (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe 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
Yes
Posting Statement
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