Director of JD Admissions
About The Position
The Director of JD Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School supports the development and implementation of data-informed recruitment and yield strategies to attract and enroll JD classes of approximately 260 students annually. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of JD Admissions, the Director uses technology and research to identify and engage candidates and represents Penn Carey Law to internal and external audiences. The role develops recruitment and matriculation strategies, reviews applications, leads recruitment and admitted-student yield activities, and collaborates on admissions communications and marketing. It also builds relationships with institutional partners and stakeholders, represents the Law School to prospective students and other constituencies, and supervises admissions and recruitment staff. The Director supports the daily operations of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Requirements
- Advanced degree; J.D. preferred.
- At least five years of increasing administrative responsibility in a creative enterprise.
- Knowledge of database management, reporting systems, assessment tools, and predictive modeling related to admitting academically motivated law school students.
- Excellent understanding of effective communication and marketing strategies.
- Demonstrated collaboration within a department and larger institution.
- Record as a strong and motivational manager.
- Creativity and ability to represent Penn Carey Law in public and internal forums.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in high-level admissions and/or financial aid is strongly preferred.
- J.D. preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Assistant Dean to develop and implement short- and long-term JD recruitment and matriculation goals and strategies.
- Review a high volume of application files and assist with selecting JD and transfer classes.
- Use research and innovative technologies to model, establish, and meet JD recruitment and matriculation goals.
- Develop and direct a comprehensive recruitment program, including fall recruitment, open houses, regional information sessions, campus visits, and tours.
- Design and lead a strategic matriculation campaign, including coordinated communications and events and engagement of faculty, staff, alumni, and students in yield efforts.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Dean and Communications Department on print and electronic publications that support enrollment goals and communicate Penn Carey Law’s strengths.
- Evaluate, recommend, and design application materials, forms, and marketing tools.
- Represent Penn Carey Law to internal and external constituencies and cultivate relationships with stakeholders and partners.
- Present Penn Carey Law’s educational opportunities to undergraduate institutions, pre-law advisors, and national and international organizations.
- Engage in person and virtually with prospective students and others throughout the admissions process.
- Supervise the Associate Director of Admissions/Recruitment and Assistant Director of Recruitment, including training, workflow coordination, performance guidance, and operational support.
- Support daily operations of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn; dependent children may also receive assistance at other institutions.
- Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans.
- Substantial time away from work.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
- Professional and personal development resources.
- Access to University resources, libraries, athletic facilities, and cultural and recreational activities.
- Discounts and special services, including arts, entertainment, transportation, and other goods and services.
- Flexible work options and hours.
- Forgivable home ownership loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
- Adoption assistance for eligible expenses, up to two adoptions in a household.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
