Assistant Director, Admissions (School of Law)

Position Summary

Assistant Director of Admissions supports Miami Law’s nationwide student recruitment efforts and enrollment goals through the development and implementation of integrated marketing and recruitment strategies. This position requires regional and national travel, proficiency in Customer Relationship Management software, excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, ability to use sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in a professional setting, and the ability to use data to support the planning of outreach activities and events.

Core Job Functions

• Develops and implements recruitment and yield strategies to attract prospective students and meet the enrollment needs of the University.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with students, parents, high school counselors, teachers, and administrators.
• Provides pre-admission advice and counsel relative to the recruitment and admissions processes.
• Sets up and coordinates on-campus programs for prospective students.
• Represents the University during on-campus events to provide information about available offerings, including but not limited to, academic programs, resources, opportunities, and facilities.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and makes recommendations for program changes and enhancements.
• Compiles, assesses, and interprets student data, event outcomes, recruitment trends, and market area trends, and reports findings to senior leadership.

Department Specific Functions

• Assists in the preliminary review process of applications for all LAW programs.
• Represents Miami Law at regional and national events and to a wide range of constituents and venues.
• Addresses questions and responds to inquiries from prospective students and applicants through various mediums.
• Sets out opportunities to engage and meet prospective students and pre-law advisors by participating in local, state, and national school events, law fairs, and community organizations.
• Supports Miami Law’s admissions and scholarship interview program.
• Supports diversity recruitment initiatives including coordinating outreach to minority-serving colleges and universities.
• Monitors external websites and social media sites which might impact or influence recruitment efforts and provides regular updates.
• Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned by Director of Student Recruitment.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or master’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in admissions, student enrollment, or a related field.
• Experience in a similar academic setting or marketing experience preferred.
• Unite law school customer relationship management system expertise preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Ability and willingness to travel heavily during peak recruitment season and to incur travel expenses for reimbursement.
• Ability and willingness to work on evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy in highly confidential and professional setting.
• Ability to identify and use data to make decisions about recruiting initiatives.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in office characterized by high volume of applications, visitors, and emails.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and high expectations of productivity.
• Demonstrated skill in representing Miami Law to prospective students, prelaw advisors, and parents.
• Excellent computer skills and comfort level with technology and software.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional dedication to customer service.
• Exercise of sound judgment in evaluating applications for admission.
• Knowledge of best practices in law school admissions.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and team-building skills.
• Strong proficiency with Unite or ACES2 preferred.

Other Information

• The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
• The University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.
• The University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.
• The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff