Director of International & Graduate Admissions

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Director of Graduate Enrollment and Admissions reports to the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Admissions and Financial Aid and develops recruitment and yield strategies to grow the School of Law's graduate programs, with a primary focus on non-JD programs (LL.M. and MLS), by increasing the number of applicants, admits, and matriculants. The Director creates, updates, and manages application and admissions processes for the LL.M. and MLS programs and develops marketing/recruiting strategy for prospective students, including international applicants. In consultation with the Dean and Associate Dean, the Director may support the launch of new graduate program initiatives as they arise, such as online or hybrid degrees and certificates. The Director also oversees and manages third-party partners with regard to admissions and recruitment functions. Experience in the operation of an academic program is highly recommended. Effective oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work with a culturally diverse constituency and community are required. Must be highly proficient in data management. Must be proficient in word processing and in the use of social media as a marketing and communication tool. Experience working with international students is highly recommended. Experience working with law students is a plus. Facility with project management databases is a plus. Creativity and self-motivation are a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (JD or related law degree preferred)
Experience working in student recruitment, admissions, and marketing academic programs
Effective oral and written communication skills
Cultural sensitivity
Ability to work with a culturally diverse constituency and community
Highly proficient in data management
Proficient in word processing
Proficient in the use of social media as a marketing and communication tool

Nice To Haves

Experience in the operation of an academic program
Experience working with international students
Experience working with law students
Facility with project management databases
Creativity and self-motivation

Responsibilities

Manages LL.M. and MLS recruitment, application, and admissions processes, including tracking applications, analyzing enrollment data, and maintaining admissions records
Communicates with applicants and admitted students
Reviews LL.M. and MLS applications for admissibility, rendering final admission decisions and scholarship awards
Develops scholarship strategy for LL.M. and MLS programs
Reviews JD advanced standing applications for foreign attorneys
Develops international and domestic recruitment strategy for the LL.M. and MLS programs
Travels as needed to promote the program, both internationally and domestically, including to new or key markets to support recruitment efforts
Provides periodic support to the JD program (online and traditional), such as reading application files as needed and participating in Admissions-wide events
Oversees enrollment and marketing efforts of third-party partners for graduate and online programs (e.g., MLS and Online LLM).
Creates/revises print and web-based marketing materials
Develops and executes online marketing strategy
Sources and manages all print and online marketing ads with outside vendors
Creates and manages prospective, admitted, and enrolled student communication streams
Primary responsibility for maintaining Online LL.M./LL.M. and MLS web pages
Supports the Associate Dean and senior leadership in evaluating market opportunities and provides input that informs the direction of new and existing graduate programs and initiatives.
Cultivates and manages day-to-day international partnership relationships with institutions abroad, in support of the Associate Dean's strategic partnership initiatives, to build the graduate enrollment pipeline and extend the School of Law's outreach internationally.
Tracks and reports on enrollment performance and market trends for graduate programs to inform the Associate Dean's enrollment strategy and planning.
Manages the marketing budget for the LL.M. and MLS programs, including recruitment, advertising, and publications