Associate Dean of Admission

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Associate Dean of Admission
The candidate will be responsible for developing strategic and tactical policies, procedures, communication plans and action plans to recruit qualified law students. Will work includes the design and implementation of marketing objectives, recruitment strategies and admission processes and procedures in conformity with University’s strategic plan. Works closely with the Dean of the School of Law and the Vice President of Enrollment to design and implement marketing and recruitment strategies and tactical plans to meet admission goals. Also serves on the Senior Administrative Team, collaborating with the Dean, Associate Dean of Academics, and Assistant Dean of Career Services and Student Affairs on day-to-day issues effecting the operation of the School of Law. Personally engages in, and coordinates and supervises others (including student volunteers, faculty, staff and alumni) in the recruitment of an applicant pool appropriate to achieve the admission objectives of the School of Law. Manages the marketing and admission offices to efficiently meet the needs of prospective law students, the faculty admission committee, and the law school administration. Supervises admission staff in accordance with state law, federal law and university policies. Develops and manages the marketing and recruitment budget of the School of Law. Develops and implements office procedures and communication vehicles for timely and effective communication with prospective applicants, applicants, admitted applicants, and deposited students. Oversees applications processing. Reads and evaluates applicant files in order to provide pre-evaluation of applicant files to faculty. Develops systems to identify applicants that merit special attention and review. Meets deadlines and adheres to admission schedules and policies. Develops and provides timely and effective reports for monitoring the progress and effectiveness of the School of Law’s admission program. Coordinates law school recruitment efforts with other Concordia University departments to ensure alignment and efficiencies as they related to overall graduate and undergraduate admission efforts. Coordinates the recruitment program of the School of Law with the financial aid and scholarship programs of the University and the School of Law. Collaborate with the University financial aid office to conduct an analysis of scholarship programs to provide comprehensive information to guide the development of effective distribution of available funds. Produces and manages the development of a viewbook and other recruitment publications, both electronic and hard copy. Develops and communicates detailed knowledge of law school personnel, programs, values, and strategic plan as well as thorough information about housing, financial aid, the university, and the community. Oversees the development and administration of internal communications for the School of Law to ensure that both internal and external events are promoted via the web site through a variety of effective means appropriate to keeping the law school community informed. Keeps current with and demonstrates knowledge of the programs and policies of the Law School Admissions Council, the American Bar Association, and the Association of American Law Schools, as well as the admission programs and experiences of other law schools. Collaborate with the University web team on the maintenance and development of a web site designed to increase awareness of the law school, its programs, news, and special events. Ensure adequate systems are maintained to ensure that site content is current, accurate, and consistent in style. Develops effective relationships with prospective students and admitted applicants, pre-law advisers, current students, faculty, alumni, and others who may develop and influence prospective applicants to favorably consider attending the School of Law. Maintains relationships with matriculated students and alumni to further the goals of the School of Law. Oversees the development and administration of the Dean’s Ambassador Program. Shares and promotes positive and productive ideas to facilitate the overall goals of the School of Law. Actively participates in the culture of the School of Law. Provides assistance and support to other departments within the School of Law and University. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Dean of the School of Law. Work contacts include university administrators, faculty, staff, and current and prospective students, as well as external constituencies including alumni, donors, vendors, and members of the legal community and local and national professional organizations. Bachelor’s degree required. Masters or JD degree preferred. Should have 5+ years of experience with project/process management responsibilities or people management responsibilities, or a combination. Must have 10+ years of progressively responsible, job related experience or specialized experience performing related job tasks. Should have knowledge of and experience implementing FERPA compliance.

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