STARS College Advisor
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department

ESA Undergraduate Admissions - Group 3

About the Department

The University of Chicago is one of 32 member institutions in the STARS College Network - https://starscollegenetwork.org/. Through philanthropy and institutional funding, STARS members are supporting thousands of rural students across the United States on their journey to college. STARS works closely with the rootEd Alliance - https://rootedalliance.org/. The rootEd Alliance is a non-profit organization that places college and career advisors in rural and small-town high schools to ensure every student graduates on a path to achieve career success and economic stability.

UChicago's admissions office consists of a staff of over 40 people, most of whom are Admissions Counselors. 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. Admissions also oversees programming directly tied to the STARS College Network's mission. Through the commitment to STARS, UChicago will be the central host for a group of college advisors intended to remotely support rural students in their college search at select schools across the country.

Job Summary

The STARS College Advisor will be based in the Chicagoland area and able to travel for meetings and events to the University of Chicago campus located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. They will join a team of college advisors based in Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas. Each college advisor will report to a supervisor and will remotely advise high school students through the college process at 6-8 schools. This includes virtual meetings with students, presentations on applying to college, and regular in-person site visits to assigned schools.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Background with college admissions processes.

Certifications:

• Valid United States driver's license.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of 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.

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.

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

Individual Contributor

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

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, 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.

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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