Assistant Director, Law Admissions & Financial Aid

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Counsel and recruit future law students, oversee the student ambassador program, manage special student recruitment initiatives and events, evaluate applications, contributes significantly to all event planning, and process scholarship awards.

• Serve as the primary admission counselor and point of contact to future law students. Communicate with future law students via phone, email, and webinars; respond to inquiries from future law students regarding entrance requirements, application procedures, financial aid availability, housing alternatives, etc. Manage future student visits and tours of the College of Law. Ensure quality of service and interaction with future students and seek opportunities to enhance services. 
• Recruit, select, train, and manage Admission Experience Champions (student ambassadors).
• Represent the College of Law at in-person and virtual recruitment fairs, forums, and panels both regionally and nationally. Develop and implement creative outreach and recruitment strategies for prospective students. 
• In conjunction with the Assistant Dean of Admissions, serve as the point of contact and coordinator for all private campus visits and programming for “Stay A Bearcat” programs (traditional, Accelerated BA/JD, and Double Bearcat) and external 3 + 3 partnerships. 
• Review, evaluate, and make initial admission recommendations on a significant portion of the applicant pool. Assist with financial aid and scholarship management in Catalyst. 
• In conjunction with the Assistant Dean of Admission and Director of Admission, plan and execute all on-campus admission event logistics including tracking event RSVPs, reserving rooms, securing speakers, managing catering and décor, and gathering event materials.
• Serve as the housing liaison for all admitted students with on and off-campus housing options. Coordinate efforts to provide accurate and timely information from Residential Life and off-campus housing.
• Attend admission and financial aid professional development conferences. 
• Special projects and other responsibilities as requested by the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). 
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

A valid driver's license.

Three (3) year of relevant experience.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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