Assistant Director of Admissions, Office of JD Admissions

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gould School of Law at USC is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Admissions for the JD program office. This role is crucial in managing the admissions process for a highly selective program that receives over 7,000 applications annually. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, driven to meet objectives, and bring innovative ideas to a dynamic team. This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
2 years of related work experience in a law school admissions or higher education recruitment environment.
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.
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.
Experience with a CRM platform (Salesforce is preferred).
Passion and enthusiasm for legal education.
Strong social media skills with (at minimum) Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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, including e-mail marketing, electronic newsletters, and social media outreach (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
Coordinate messaging needs with other law school departments, particularly for onboarding 1L students.
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 provided by the University.
Maintain a relevant understanding of regulations associated with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Assist with the operation of the admissions database (UNITE).
Attend fall recruitment events, which requires periodic local and out-of-state travel.
Assist with 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.