Admissions Counselor, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gould School of Law at USC is seeking an Admissions Counselor for the JD program office. This role is within the fast-paced Admissions and Financial Aid Office, which handles over 7,000 applications annually and enrolls approximately 200 candidates each fall. The ideal candidate will be driven to meet and/or exceed objectives. Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume to be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
0 - 6 months of experience
Counseling skills and/or academic advisement experience
Ability to upload a cover letter and a resume

Responsibilities

Serve as a contact for prospective and admitted students, informing them about the law school and its JD program.
Acquire general knowledge of the law school admissions process and be able to clearly articulate the academic program requirements and general policies and procedures of the institution.
Manage basic office tasks, including answering phones and greeting walk-in visitors, and serving as primary on these tasks when student workers are not available.
Serve as the primary staff person responsible for admissions recruitment activities, including registering for events, creating and updating the shipping spreadsheet, using student workers for shipments, and updating admissions calendars.
Administer recruit event surveys and run end-of-cycle reports to gauge the effectiveness of individual recruit events.
Coordinate all logistics for out-of-town admitted student/alumni receptions by working with designated points of contact at law firm partners.
Maintain inventory of office supplies and ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
Assist with processing of admission applications via the LSAC UNITE system.
Review admissions applications and make recommendations on applicants.
Attend admitted student conversion events and actively participate in the conversion process.
Attend fall recruitment events, which will require periodic local and out-of-town travel, primarily during the fall months.
Continuously stay updated on policies and procedures, as provided by the University.
Maintain a relevant understanding of regulations associated with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) with regards to distribution of student information and ensuring regulations are followed at all times.
Assist with both final exam administration and proctoring at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters and commencement each year.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.