Admissions Officer, School of Law

About the role

Duke University School of Law is seeking an Admissions Officer I to join the admissions team. The role serves as an ambassador for Duke Law School, representing the institution to prospective students and partners while supporting the admissions process.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students, applicants, and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic programs, student life, and career opportunities at Duke Law School.
• Respond to admissions inquiries via email and telephone.
• Travel extensively to represent Duke Law School at college law fairs and Law School Forums, delivering effective and compelling presentations about the Law School.
• Host online information sessions for applicants, providing an overview of Duke Law School and the application process and responding to attendee questions.
• Conduct online scholarship interviews of admitted students and submit written evaluations using a standard rubric.
• Analyze the qualifications of prospective students using established law school admissions standards, guidelines, and criteria; review evaluations with a supervisor and submit recommendations regarding applicant admissibility.
• Affiliate with other staff members on special projects, including coordinating activities designed to accomplish established objectives, such as the annual on-campus program for admitted students.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with prospective students, applicants, and colleagues.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn about Duke Law School’s academic programs, culture, and admissions processes.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail when evaluating applications and making admissions recommendations.
• Comfort conducting virtual interactions, including online information sessions and scholarship interviews.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to represent Duke Law School at recruitment events.
• Interest or exposure to legal study, legal practice, or the role of lawyers in a democratic society.

Qualifications

Knowledge and understanding of the college experience and student life.

Benefits

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $44766.00 to USD $68340.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.