Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions Technology Lead
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The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites applications for the role of Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions Technology Lead. SAIC offers an interdisciplinary approach to art and design with world-class resources and a strong history in graduate education.
Basic Function
Counsels prospective students, applicants, and admitted students. Initiates and leads the graduate department on technological aspects of Salesforce, Slideroom and other Graduate platforms. Answers graduate inquiries (print and electronic). Assists in the entire graduate review process.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities Interviews and counsels prospective graduate and certificate students.
Acts as primary trainer for all admissions counselors on technology initiatives related to application review: Salesforce, Slideroom and Peoplesoft.
Responds to graduate inquiries (telephone, mail, e-mail and/or walk-in) with the Assistant Director and the Director of Graduate Admissions.
Participates in recruitment events on and off campus.
Serves on committees and represents Grad department for all technological applications including CRM platforms, portal planning and new software launches.
Schedules and books travel for off-campus and out-of-state recruitment events; books off-site venues for events on the road. Recruits faculty to participate in off-campus events.
Schedules and coordinates equipment and facility reservations for the graduate and certificate admissions reviews.
Assists the Director of Graduate Admissions in admissions reviews for all graduate certificate programs.
Liaises with other departments as necessary.
Directly oversees daily operations of Graduate Admissions in the absence of the Director of Graduate Admissions.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Graduate Admissions and other Director of Operations.
Qualifications Master’s Degree required, in an area of Visual Arts, Design or equivalent highly preferred.
Minimum 1-2 years of prior college admissions, recruitment, student affairs experience or 2-3 years of comparable experience in transferable areas of hospitality, sales, or customer service required.
Minimum 1-2 years experience working with a CRM platform required; specifically Peoplesoft, Google Suite, Slate, Salesforce, or Slideroom highly preferred.
Minimum 1-2 years of administrative experience calendaring, correspondence, supporting leaders, working cross-departmentally highly preferred.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
Evening and weekend work, travel and a valid driver’s license will be required.
Union: This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.
About The Organization The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in a staff culture that benefits from a wide range of experience, backgrounds, and career paths, and we encourage nontraditional candidates to apply. The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at apply_help@artic.edu.
Employment Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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- Location:
- Chicago, IL, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management & Operations