Department
Booth Admissions, MBA Programs: Student Recruitment
About the Department
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Information
Job Summary:
External Application Readers will support the Chicago Booth Admissions team throughout the 2026-27 academic year by evaluating candidates’ application materials and recommending admission decisions based on evaluation criteria.
Responsibilities:
- Work within the application rounds for the Booth Full-Time MBA program, mid-September to mid-October; early to late January; and early to mid-April. Readers may be asked to read applications for other Booth programs if needed.
- Participate in a series of virtual training sessions prior to the start of the application cycle in August-September.
- Readers will holistically evaluate applicants to Chicago Booth programs according to our internal evaluation criteria and recommend admission decisions based on documented rationale.
Competencies:
- Demonstration of exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a strong sense of confidentiality and ability to maintain it.
- Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills required for reviewing and assessing qualitative information.
- A proven record of accomplished time management, organizational skills, and meeting established deadlines, as well as the ability to work independently and possession of a self-motivated disposition.
- Demonstrated ability to respect and encourage varied perspectives.
Additional Responsibilities
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
- A minimum of two years of work experience in a professional environment required.
- Background in a field with exposure to pre-MBA or post-MBA roles or experience in higher education or admissions preferred.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
- Proficient using Technolutions Slate as an application management system preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Work hours are flexible, including evenings and weekends, and all work is performed remotely.
- Commitment to work at least 10 hours/week during the time periods listed above. Hourly and weekly reading expectations and deadlines must be met.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
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
Posting Statement
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum two years of professional work experience
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional discretion
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills for qualitative assessment
- Proven time management and organizational skills; ability to meet established deadlines
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
- Commitment to work at least 10 hours per week during reading periods, including evenings and weekends
- Participation in virtual training sessions prior to the application cycle
- Resume or CV (must be uploaded)
- Cover letter (must be uploaded)
- Background in pre-MBA/post-MBA roles or higher education/admissions experience
- Proficiency with Technolutions Slate application management system
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
