Assistant Director of Admissions, Office of JD Admissions

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$66,962 - $77,043•Hybrid

About The Position

The USC Gould School of Law seeks to hire a full-time Assistant Director of Admissions for the JD program office. This position will report to the Director of Admissions. The Admissions Office is a fast-paced environment which receives more than 7,000 applications each year and is highly selective, enrolling approximately 200 candidates each fall. The most appropriate candidate will be driven to meet and /or exceed objectives, is a self-starter, and brings innovative ideas to a dynamic team environment. This is a full-time, exempt, benefits eligible position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
2 years; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Experience in admissions and recruitment at an academic or higher education institution, with knowledge of transfer credit policies and financial aid programs.
Deft ability to gather, analyze, evaluate and assess large amounts of physical and digital data.
Skilled in interviewing, counseling, conflict resolution, problem-solving and decision-making.
Proven ability to interpret, analyze, and apply pertinent policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements.
Skilled at organization, with astute attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills for communicating tactfully with all levels of staff, media, and diverse individuals and groups.
Ability to lead and guide diverse, high-performing teams, fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
Exemplary written and oral communication and presentation skills, with experience developing communication plans, instructional materials and related content.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required
Strong social media skills with (at minimum) Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Ability to work within a team and be a contributing team player
Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines
Sound judgment
Attention to detail and grammar inaccuracies

Nice To Haves

Master’s or JD strongly preferred
At least 2 years of related work experience in a law school admissions or higher education recruitment environment
Experience with a CRM platform (Salesforce is preferred)
Passion and enthusiasm for legal education

Responsibilities

Serve as a contact for prospective and admitted students, informing them about the University and its JD program
Understand the law school admissions process and clearly articulate the academic program requirements and general policies and procedures of the institution
Oversee the development and implementation of communication strategies with prospective and admitted students. This includes e-mail marketing, electronic newsletters, as well as social media outreach activities including maintaining and updating Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram sites under the guidance of the Dean and/or Director of Admissions.
Coordinates messaging needs with other law school departments, in particular, for onboarding the 1L’s each year
Learn and implement new technologies to effectively market programs and events
Assist with student conversion programs designed to promote enrollment
Assist in the review of applications for admission, approximately 1,000+applications per cycle
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 operation of the admissions database (UNITE)
Attend fall recruitment events. This will require periodic local and out-of-state travel, primarily during the fall months.
Will 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. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.