Assistant Director Territory Manager - Domestic

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity.

We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package:

• Generous paid time off

• Paid holidays (up to 14 days)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits

• Competitive retirement plan (up to 9% matching contribution)

• Tuition remission and Tuition Exchange Program

• Great employee discounts

• Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions

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ABOUT THE POSITION

Responsible for representing SAIC to prospective students on and off campus as well as virtually, and for coordinating and carrying out the regional recruitment of new undergraduate students. This position will play a key role in the admissions process and will be involved in the full range of recruitment activities, including participating in extensive online experiences and travel. Evening and weekend work are required.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the implementation of the undergraduate recruitment strategy

• Interviews, counsels and registers prospective students

• Represent SAIC at designated virtual as well as on campus events to deliver presentations about SAIC, and review portfolios of prospective students. These events include, but are not limited to: SAIC Days and National Portfolio Days.

• Visit both virtually and/or in person an assigned minimum number of community colleges, high schools and community organizations within the territory to meet with art teachers, college counselors, and other educational professionals and deliver presentations about SAIC and review student art portfolios. The selection of the specific schools to be visited will be determined in conjunction with the Executive Director and formulated on the basis of historical data provided by the Admissions Office and previous year's visits conducted by regional representatives.

• Complete file reviews, required paperwork and data entry. Required documentation includes, but is not limited to: school visit reports, portfolio evaluations, recruitment event reports, travel and expense reports, preparatory and follow-up phone contacts with teachers, counselors and prospective students, outreach initiatives with territory admits and merit scholarship recipients.

• Reviews admissions applications and portfolios

• Maintains membership in professional organizations

• Maintains an understanding of the latest trends in student recruitment and willingness to stay current regarding cultural competency knowledge and lead with a Diversity Equity and Inclusion lens.

• Liaises with other student affairs and academic departments as necessary

• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or equivalent required

• 1-3 years of prior recruitment, college admissions and/or student affairs experience strongly preferred

• Knowledge of contemporary visual arts preferred

• Ability to speak, review, and write clearly about the work of young artists

• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills including cross-culturally

• Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

• A valid driver's license

• Computer skills on a PC and Mac including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office with an ability to learn additional software as needed.

• Evening and weekend work and extensive travel throughout the United States is required.

Salary Grade 7

CLOSING STATEMENT

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.

UNION INFO

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31