Assistant Director of Outreach and Recruitment

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Assistant Director of Outreach and Recruitment
The candidate will be responsible for implementing the student recruitment and outreach strategy for the Law School. Will engage with prospective students, other academic institutions, community organizations and groups via relationship building and strategic outreach efforts in order to attract and enroll a diverse first year and transfer class. Coordinates logistics for on- and off-campus recruiting such as information sessions, campus visits, and LSAC sponsored forums. Assists the Dean for Admissions and Assistant Director in the development of a strategic recruitment plan. Represents the law school off campus at college fairs and on individual visits to schools during the fall and spring, as well as at professional meetings and conferences throughout the year. Assists the Dean for Admissions in developing and implementing policies and procedures designed to meet the law school’s goals, including enrolling a diverse student body. Primarily responsible for communicating with prospective, admitted, wait-listed, and denied students by letter, email, telephone, social media, and in person. Represents the law school to students and their families, counsels them on the admissions process and opportunities at the law school, and educates them on the status of their application. Reads and evaluates approximately 1/3 of the law school’s JD applications. Works independently to recruit the best possible candidates by arranging and conducting interviews, maintaining relationships through appropriate follow-up communication, and identifying and responding to the needs of prospective and admitted students. Counsels and interviews admitted students, wait-listed applicants and denied applicants. Is knowledgeable about financial aid and responds to or refers financial aid questions appropriately. Supervises and trains student ambassadors to lead tours and act as first-tier responders to applicant and admitted student communications. Conducts interviews, information sessions, and tours of the law school. Represents the law school by attending several professional meeting and conferences. Tracks event attendance, analyzes matriculation rates for admissions programs and initiatives, and assesses their effectiveness. Conducts market research and keeps informed of trends in higher education and legal education to help meet enrollment targets for the law school. Works with Director of Communication to ensure that marketing material is consistent with the messaging of the law school and marketing plan. Promotes the law school’s LLM program with prospective students.

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