Director of Outreach
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department

ESA Undergraduate Admissions - Group 1

About the Department

The Office of College Admissions has a staff of over 40 people. They manage marketing to and recruitment of prospective students as well as the admissions process for first year and transfer students into The College, and summer programs for high school students. The Office of College Admissions is a forward-facing department often providing the first impression of UChicago to visitors in-person and virtually as well as telephonically and via email engagement. Of its several schools and departments, The College is the single-largest entity and this office is responsible for bringing to campus a class of students with a diverse set of backgrounds who are prepared to take on rigorous academics while engaging with the University, surrounding neighborhood, and city of Chicago. http://www.collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu

Job Summary

College Admissions manages marketing and recruitment of prospective students as well as the admissions process for first year, transfer, and summer programs. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Admissions, the Director of Outreach serves as a key member of Admission's leadership team. This position is responsible for designing implementation strategies for leadership priorities.

The Director of Outreach oversees all aspects of undergraduate outreach, collaborating with the Outreach team and other members of ESA to develop an operation plan to create and produce mission drive communications pieces for prospective students, families, and other outside audiences. Directly supporting leadership priorities, the Director of Outreach sets strategy for undergraduate outreach teams and ensures team members can successfully reach University outreach goals. In addition, the Director of Outreach is responsible for budget goalsetting, tracking and planning.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment with a record of success in complex, decentralized environments where collaboration and coalition-building are critical to success.

Responsibilities

• Designs implementation strategies for outreach goals and priorities set by AVP and University leadership.
• Works closely with AVP and senior leadership team members on outreach planning and office strategy.
• Manages 10 staff members that compose the outreach teams with oversight for social media, web content, intern training, outreach content creation, outreach name pull integrity, print outreach, and communications execution with outreach timeline.
• Manages strategic planning and goal-setting for outreach budgets.
• Oversees outside vendor products, building relationships with vendors and assessing outcomes to determine ROI.
• Supports admissions efforts by reviewing applicants for Admission in assigned territory.
• Develops operational plans to develop and execute admissions strategies, policies and procedures.
• Maintains relationships with all organizations and individuals involved in the admissions process. Develops and monitors the admissions budget.
• 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.
• 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 Director 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.
• 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.
• Develops operational plans to develop and execute admissions strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Manages managers and professional staff. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates.
• 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 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• University of Chicago alumni or selective liberal arts college alumni.

Certifications:

• Valid United States driver's license.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of SLATE CRM.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong management and leadership qualities, including both the ability to delegate and execute, thereby leading by work and example.
• Self-directed, results-oriented work ethic.
• Deep commitment to customer service, prioritize and balance different work streams, meet deadlines, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal, quantitative, and networking skills. Background developing and delivering presentations.
• Expertise in program development, or a related area. Prior small-group program management and/or event planning experience.
• Successful experience working both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong coaching or counseling skills.

Working Conditions

• Work will take place in an office setting and remotely, during work-related travel, on and off-campus events, and application review season.
• Work evening hours and weekends on an occasional basis.
• Willing and able to travel.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3)(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

People Manager

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

Employees must comply with the University's COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

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.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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