STARS College Advisor

Stars College Advisor

The University of Chicago is one of 32 member institutions in the STARS (Small Town and Rural Students) College Network. Through philanthropy and institutional funding, STARS members are supporting thousands of rural students across the United States on their journey to college. 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 is the central host for a group of College Advisors intended to remotely support rural students in their college search at select partner rural high schools across the country. We currently have two STARS College Advisors in the office; this third College Advisor will help with the expansion of our high school partnerships in new states.

Job Summary

This STARS College Advisor will be based in the Chicagoland area and 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 STARS College Advisors based in Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Maine and Florida. Each college advisor will report to a supervisor and will advise high school students through the college process at 6-8 partner high schools, largely through video conference. The work of the Advisor includes virtual meetings with students, virtual and in-person presentations on applying to college, and regular in-person site visits to assigned schools.

Responsibilities

• Regularly meets with the Director of High School Initiatives and the STARS Program Director at UChicago to check on progress and performance.
• Provides 1:1 college advising in a remote setting with assigned high schools.
• Travels to assigned high schools at least twice per school year for in-person meetings with students and school community members.
• Hosts virtual and in-person 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.
• Understands that weekend and evening availability is expected throughout the year for some aspects of the position due to time zone differences and for 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.

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:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Background with college admissions processes.

Certifications:

• Valid United States driver'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.

Working Conditions

• Work will take place remotely and in an office setting.
• Candidates should live in the Chicagoland area or be able to relocate before hire date. 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) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$51,000.00 - $66,000.00

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

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