Assistant Director of Admissions

About the role

The Assistant Director of Law School Admissions supports the Director of Admissions at Fordham University, a Jesuit institution founded in 1841. With a student body of over 16,000 across nine colleges and schools, Fordham offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, life insurance, short and long-term disability, employee assistance programs, tuition remission, and generous time off.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the committee that reviews a high volume of applicant files.
• Conducts off-campus candidate recruitment.
• Serves as the admissions representative for the Law School at national and regional recruitment fairs and forums.
• Maintains correspondence with prospective students.
• Maintains recruitment calendar for all LSAC forms and Professional/Graduate Fairs.
• Led and grows the current student ambassador program and its engagement with admitted students.
• Manages all social media outlets related to both prospective and admitted students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in college recruiting.

Note: This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions

• Supports Associate Director in hosting high-profile Admitted Student Yield Events both off and on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in college recruiting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and Skills: High attention to detail, superior communication and presentation skills, proven ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality, proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office suites.

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Starting salary range: $66,555 - $72,000.

Special Instructions

No phone calls, please.

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.