Department

HUM Dean of Students - Administration

About the Department

The Dean of Students Office within the Division of the Arts and Humanities provides clear and critical support structures to students and advances the academic mission through an inclusive and student-centered approach. In collaboration with the departments and academic programs within the Division of the Arts and Humanities, as well as the broader University community, the Office supports students’ education and development both inside and outside the classroom.

Job Summary

The Recruitment and Engagement Specialist leads the creation and development of marketing strategies and programs to increase awareness of divisional academic programs and departments, divisional initiatives, and alumni and career opportunities for prospective students. This position supports the creation of newsletters, email campaigns, websites, social media, and digital content to recruit prospective students. The person in this role provides guidance to divisional department staff in developing and executing their unit’s digital promotion strategies for prospective students.

Additionally, the Recruitment and Engagement Specialist partners with the Director of Recruitment to improve the prospective student experience. These efforts include collaborating with and supporting the division’s integrated recruitment strategy, requiring a strong ability to work well both independently and in teams to positively represent the Division of the Arts and Humanities. This position reports to the Director of Recruitment within the Dean of Students Office.

Candidates must upload a resume and letter of interest to be considered for this position. When applying, the documents MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page in the section titled, Resume/CV of the application.

Responsibilities

• ​Develops a strong understanding of the division’s and core administrative areas’ mission, values, and goals to communicate with and engage students.
• Assists in the planning and execution of recruitment outreach to prospective students.
• Supports recruitment programming, including hosting information sessions and meeting with prospective students to discuss the student experience.
• Maintains central events calendar of campus activities pertinent to current and prospective students.
• Represents the Division and the University at recruitment trips and graduate fairs.
• Enhances the division’s social media and web presence, highlighting student experiences to support recruitment efforts. Collaborates with the division and central social media teams to maximize content exposure and engagement.
• Analyzes metrics for social media, website, and email newsletter campaigns to measure success and determine strategic campaign adjustments.
• Manages photography and videography (shooting, editing, and design) required for digital content creation to enhance the prospective student experience.
• Supervises student ambassadors in developing content for divisional social media platforms and web pages.
• Collaborates with the Director of Recruitment to develop strategic, mission-aligned student communication and marketing strategies that span the student life cycle.
• Collaborates with Director of Enrollment Strategy and Recruitment, student ambassadors, and Divisional Communications, to develop monthly newsletters and blog posts.
• Liaise with University Communications and serve on the Social Media working group.
• Conducts interviews with students, alumni, faculty, and administrators to support marketing initiatives.
• Develops integrated messaging and storytelling for student recruitment initiatives.
• Participates in the design and selection of promotional materials and items.
• Participates in special projects such as developing marketing materials, monitoring budgets, and executing tailored recruitment programs.
• Recruits and/or evaluates applicants for admission by interviewing, reading applications and summarizing evaluations. Completes these routine tasks with 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree in marketing, communications, higher education, humanities, or related field.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in admissions and recruitment in a higher education setting.
• Establishing contacts and cultivating new media relationships.
• Writing and editing for media, digital content, stakeholder input, and content calendars.
• Working with content creators to adapt stories.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient and functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in the following software: Canva, Constant Contact, Buffer, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficient with SLATE CRM technology.
• Proficient in creative direction and design principles to provide direction for recruitment purposes.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Letter of Interest in this position (required)

Job Family

Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$53,000.00 - $63,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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