Job Description:

• Regularly meets remotely with supervisor to check on progress and performance.
• Provides 1:1 college advising in a remote setting with assigned high schools.
• Travels to assigned high schools once per quarter for in-person meetings with students.
• Hosts virtual events with high schools to promote college-going, assist with application completion, provide essay support, and share information on applying for financial aid.
• Responds to students and partner high schools via phone and e-mail.
• Weekend and evening availability is expected throughout the year for some aspects of the position including travel to high school sites or STARS member sites.
• Maintains relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including routinely counseling students and parents regarding the admission process.
• Participates in special projects such as developing marketing materials, monitoring budgets and recruiting underrepresented groups.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Background with college admissions processes.

Certifications:

• Valid United States driverâ™s license.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Presentation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Handle a high volume of work, execute multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

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Working Conditions

• Work will take place remotely and in an office setting.
• Candidates should live in the Chicagoland area or be able to relocate to start the position.  Regular presence in the office on the University of Chicago campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago for meetings and events is required.
• Travel for occasional site visits and meetings with advisors and students.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3)(required)
• When applying, please include this information in three separate documents.

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 the Applicant Inquiry Form.

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