Assistant Director, Admissions E&W MBA Program

Department: Kellogg Admissions and Fin Aid
Salary/Grade: EXS/7

Are you looking to grow your career in Higher Education? Are you seeking an opportunity to blend skills from another industry with your passion for education?

Are you known for having excellent customer service and communication skills? For your ability to effectively use systems and data to solve problems? For your successful management of concurrent projects and deadlines?

If so, you could be a great fit for the admissions team at Kellogg School of Management, part of Northwestern University.

At Kellogg, we are inspiring global leaders to build strong organizations and create lasting value. Our Evening and Weekend MBA program based in downtown Chicago is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to bring their talents to our Admissions team.

The Assistant Director of Admissions for the Kellogg Evening & Weekend MBA:

Serves as an active member of the Admissions team, participating in all aspects of the admissions process including recruitment, selection and yield to matriculate world class students and achieve the program enrollment goals.

Is a brand ambassador and relationship builder who leads admissions events and manages extensive, ongoing one-on-one contact with a high volume of prospective students.

Collaborates with a broad range of key Kellogg stakeholders including Marketing, Outreach and Communications, and Academic and Student Experience along with students and alumni to provide strategic admissions input and achieve program objectives.

In addition to joining a passionate and hard-working team that values collaboration, Northwestern employees have excellent healthcare, retirement and professional development benefits and generous paid time off.

If you believe this could be a great career match, please apply today!

Job Summary:

Partner strategically with the Director of Evening and Weekend Admissions and the broader admissions team in all aspects of the application process to attract world-class students to Kellogg.

This role will serve as a thought leader to help design, plan, and execute continuous efforts to maintain and improve Kellogg's competitiveness. This includes leading and supporting recruitment, evaluation and yield related activities. The role is based in Chicago and requires the ability to periodically travel domestically.

Specific Responsibilities:

Position Overview:

• Serve as a thought leader to help design, plan, execute, and continuously improve Kellogg's process to matriculate high quality candidates
• Market Kellogg and embodies the brand as an ambassador through all interactions with prospective students and key stakeholders (alumni, current students, faculty, staff etc.)
• Attend and lead local and domestic in person and virtual admissions events and activities
• Connect over-arching Kellogg academic and cultural goals to day-to-day conversations and interactions with prospective students via multiple communication channels (i.e. in person, virtual, phone, email)
• Build, manage and maintain relationships with a high volume of prospective students and provide personalized guidance and support throughout the application process
• Actively contributes to all aspects of the selection process for the associated program, including interviewing candidates, evaluating applications, and delivering decisions
• Collaborate with other Kellogg functions and centers of expertise, such as Marketing, Outreach and Communications, Academic and Student Experience, and the Career Management Center to identify target populations and improve Kellogg's ability to matriculate them
• Build effective relationships with key internal and external partners to continuously improve Kellogg's ability to matriculate high quality, target candidates
• Manage and participate in program specific and cross-functional, cross-program projects and initiatives focused on enhancing the Kellogg admissions and broader experience
• Create, run and analyze reports, designs survey and analyze findings to report results, recognize trends, and identify improvement opportunities
• Regularly update and monitor systems to maintain accurate candidate data
• Accountable to and drive towards total Kellogg goals, identify opportunities and risks, and collaborate across teams, departments and functions to problem solve solutions and stay current on program and marketplace trends
• Works with and support underrepresented populations through the recruitment process while possessing a deep commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion for all
• Assist with other responsibilities, projects and initiatives, and administrative duties as assigned

Please note:

• Ability to work some weekends and evenings as needed; flexibility in schedule required for managing peaks periods throughout the year
• Kellogg offers a flexible work environment, including partial remote work flexibility depending on the role

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired
• 4+ years of admissions experience and/or similar experience in marketing/recruitment or a similar field
• Competent with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Forward thinker and takes a proactive approach to their work
• Has a positive, can-do and always willing to learn mentality
• Can work effectively in a collaborative, team-based culture
• Is adaptive to change and can work in a fast-paced environment
• Confident, energetic, professional when presenting in front of large groups
• Is committed to superior customer service and has a strong ability to build and foster meaningful relationships
• Takes a quality-driven, results-focused approach to work with strong attention to detail
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and an ability to actively listen to others' opinions and ideas, as well as respect and seek to understand differences in opinions
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines effectively
• Can work some night and weekend events and travel domestically as necessary
• Commitment to fostering an environment advancing diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of admissions experience and/or similar experience in marketing/recruitment or a similar field
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Strong project management skills that effectively deploy budget and personnel related resources
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to measure and explain results for the purposes of data-driven decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to engage, develop relationships with, and influence senior-level colleagues, alumni and prospective MBA students

Target hiring range for this position will be between $70,000 - $80,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

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