Assistant To The Dean/director Of Admissions

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Assistant to the Dean/Director of Admissions

Duties: Reports to the Associate Dean for Administration, Law, and to the Dean, Law. Responsible for all aspects of Law admissions. Working with the Dean and faculty admissions committee, formulate enrollment targets and admission standards for the Law's educational programs. Counsel prospective and admitted students on admission requirements, the admissions process, and Law. Oversee Admissions staff during the application review and admission process to ensure applications are processed accurately, equitably and in a timely manner. Review and assess applications, and provide recommendations and observations to the admissions committee as they determine acceptance or denial of admission to Law. Work with the Dean to develop a strategic scholarship allocation plan, considering the availability of scholarship funds and establishing academic and personal criteria that will allow equitable consideration of all scholarship applications and meet retention targets. Develop post-admission enrollment activities and events to increase retention of admitted students. Work with faculty, students, administrators and alumni to enhance admitted students’ experience. Prepare and present to the Dean, faculty and law school constituents as needed comprehensive reports and data analyses related to admissions trends and demographics. Working with the Director of Marketing Communications for Law, develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy and marketing plan that results in a strong applicant pool. Analyze effectiveness of marketing campaigns and make adjustments accordingly. Develop and implement plans for recruiting at university/college visits and events, and Law School Admission Council (LSAC) forums. Represent Law at regional and national recruitment events. Identify, train, schedule and oversee a corps of alumni, faculty, and current students to assist with recruiting and retention efforts. Devise targeted recruitment and marketing efforts for groups such as those eligible for in-state tuition, underrepresented populations, and scholarship-eligible candidates. Identify, analyze, and respond to market trends and renew or adapt recruitment strategies to maximize Law recruitment efforts. Review all letters and other written materials relative to Law recruitment to ensure effective and professional communication with prospects, applicants, and admitted students. Through leadership and direction, ensure that the Admissions Office operates efficiently and staff employ excellent communication in the course of their work. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Admissions Staff. Develop and manage Law admissions budget and costs. Participate in regional and national peer meetings and discussions, keeping up to date on latest programs and policies of the LSAC and the American Bar Association, as well as best practices in the fields of law school admissions and financial aid.

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