What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Writer position at University of Chicago?
Department
ESA Admissions Deputy Director Direct Reports 1
About The Department
The Office of College Admissions has 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. The Office of College Admissions is a forward-facing department often providing the first impression of UChicago to visitors in-person and virtually as well as telephonically and via email engagement. Of its several schools and departments, The College is the single-largest entity and this office is responsible for bringing to campus a class of students with a diverse set of backgrounds who are prepared to take on rigorous academics while engaging with the University, surrounding neighborhood, and city of Chicago. For more information please visit our website http://www.collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu.
Job Summary
The Senior Writer must be highly collaborative and adept at working both independently and across teams. You will manage complex writing projects from concept to execution, ensuring consistency, clarity, and brand alignment across all communications. In addition to writing and editing responsibilities, you will contribute to high-level messaging strategies and support cross-functional initiatives within the Admissions team, including support for Summer Session programming, Small Town and Rural Students Network, and the Advanced Scholars Program, among others. As with all Admissions staff, this role may include recruitment and application review responsibilities, along with project management duties within specialized teams.
The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate exceptional writing and editorial skills, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of the admissions landscape. As a Senior Writer, you will lead the development of compelling digital and print content that shapes the voice of the University of Chicago’s Office of College Admissions. You will play a key role in crafting narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, supporting the University's recruitment and engagement efforts at a national and global scale.
We encourage all interested internal candidates with a strong writing portfolio and a demonstrated commitment to the values of the Office to apply.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Job Family
Communications
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$63,750.00 - $82,500.00
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
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, 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.
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.
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.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
ESA Admissions Deputy Director Direct Reports 1
About The Department
The Office of College Admissions has 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. The Office of College Admissions is a forward-facing department often providing the first impression of UChicago to visitors in-person and virtually as well as telephonically and via email engagement. Of its several schools and departments, The College is the single-largest entity and this office is responsible for bringing to campus a class of students with a diverse set of backgrounds who are prepared to take on rigorous academics while engaging with the University, surrounding neighborhood, and city of Chicago. For more information please visit our website http://www.collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu.
Job Summary
The Senior Writer must be highly collaborative and adept at working both independently and across teams. You will manage complex writing projects from concept to execution, ensuring consistency, clarity, and brand alignment across all communications. In addition to writing and editing responsibilities, you will contribute to high-level messaging strategies and support cross-functional initiatives within the Admissions team, including support for Summer Session programming, Small Town and Rural Students Network, and the Advanced Scholars Program, among others. As with all Admissions staff, this role may include recruitment and application review responsibilities, along with project management duties within specialized teams.
The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate exceptional writing and editorial skills, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of the admissions landscape. As a Senior Writer, you will lead the development of compelling digital and print content that shapes the voice of the University of Chicago’s Office of College Admissions. You will play a key role in crafting narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, supporting the University's recruitment and engagement efforts at a national and global scale.
We encourage all interested internal candidates with a strong writing portfolio and a demonstrated commitment to the values of the Office to apply.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a lead writer and editor for high-impact admissions materials.
- Serves as lead writer and editor for summer session admissions materials and communications.
- Serves as lead writer for advanced scholars and 4 1 communications and materials.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to craft effective messaging strategies.
- Manages complex projects from concept through execution.
- Provides editorial guidance and mentorship to fellow writers and communicators.
- Supports strategic initiatives that advance our outreach and enrollment goals, including support for Summer Session programming, Small Town and Rural Students Network, and Advanced Scholars Program, among others.
- Uses knowledge of writing with moderate levels of guidance to write in-depth pieces relating to specialized field (e.g. scientific writing).
- Participates in the design and planning of communications strategies.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Presentation skills.
- Weekend and evening availability is expected throughout the year for some aspects of the position.
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- References Contact Information (3)(required)
Job Family
Communications
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$63,750.00 - $82,500.00
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
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, 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.
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.
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.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Salary : $63,750 - $82,500