Assistant Director, Admission (School of Law)

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Emory Law is seeking a dynamic, engaged person to join the team in Admissions.  In this position, the Assistant Director will participate in the Admissions Life Cycle by implementing a successful recruitment and communication plan to recruit, enroll, and retain a qualified and diverse class of JD students. The Assistant Director of Admission will work strategically with the Director of Admission to coordinate enrollment, develop new recruitment initiatives, and develop, organize, and implement admission events and programs. The Assistant Director will be predominately focused on JD programs, including transfer and visiting students, but will be cross-trained and expected to participate in the recruitment and admission effort for all programs within the Emory Law admission team. The successful candidate will be a results-driven, motivated team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to interact well with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff.  

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the development and implementation of JD admission strategic goals and objectives to increase applications and programming  

• Initiate, cultivate, and maintain relationships with external and internal parties, including students, pre-law advisors, administrators, alumni, faculty, staff, and peers  
• Develop, implement, and supervise admission events  
• Recruit at law school fairs, forums, and private visits nationwide   
• Build and maintain relationship with applicants throughout the admission cycle  
• Assist in the development and implementation of alumni volunteer activities to enhance student recruitment  

• Manage applicant data and ensure data integrity, including CRM system data management   
• Produce admission decision and scholarship letters  
• Track and analyze data  
• Generate regular operational, statistical, and narrative reports   
• Collaborate with Marketing/Communications staff to develop and implement marketing materials and targeted communication plans, including electronic communications and social media platforms   

• Hire and supervise student office employees   
• Build community among students and student organizations  
• Work closely with other Admission staff and participating in related Admission, Career, Student Life, and Diversity initiatives  
• Perform related responsibilities as required  

  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree   
• Three years of college admission or recruiting experience in a university or business environment or related experience  
• Demonstrated experience working with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds  
• Ability to travel 25-35%.  Travel schedules typically include overnight stays.  (Schedules vary but are significant from September-November.)   

• Ability to work evenings and weekends with advance notice  

  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A JD or other graduate or professional degree is highly preferred  
• Previous law school admission experience  

• Experience in effectively planning and implementing an annual work plan  

 

For consideration

Candidates should  submit a cover letter detailing how they meet the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position.  Emory Law acknowledges that writing a cover letter for a position is time consuming.  While we may review candidates who do not provide a cover letter with their application, a cover letter will be required prior to being granted an interview.  

 

Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home temporarily during the COVID19 pandemic, with intent to return to an Emory University location in the future. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. 

To ensure the safety of our campus community, the COVID-19 vaccine is required. For more information on the University and Hospital policies and potential exemptions, please see our website.

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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