Assistant Director of Admissions, Law School

This position is an integral part of the Admissions Office team, reporting to the Director of Admissions. The Assistant Director of Admissions plays a key role in implementing programs, counseling, and communication for the Admissions Office, including prospective student counseling, application review, and coordination of special programs.

Responsibilities

• Prospective Student Counseling (30%)
  • Counsel prospective students on admissions and financial aid processes both in person (on and off campus) and virtually.
  • Showcase the Law School’s strengths to prospective students.
  • Provide timely, enthusiastic responses to prospective student inquiries.
  • Collaborate with the Admissions Team and other Law School offices to ensure consistent communication.
• Application Review (30%)
  • Evaluate at least 750 applications per year and make admission recommendations in partnership with the Admissions team.
• Special Programs (20%)
  • Oversee the Pre-Law mentor program, including collaboration with UMN Pre-Law Advising Services and training student ambassadors.
  • Manage the Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars LSAT preparation program for approximately 30 students annually.
  • Engage with and counsel UMN undergraduate students in the Law minor.
  • Coordinate outreach to Pre-Law advisors and meet with Pre-Law groups in person and virtually.
  • Conduct research and analysis on admissions-related topics as directed.
• Prospective and Admitted Student Engagement (20%)
  • Foster relationships between admitted applicants and faculty, staff, alumni, and current students.
  • Edit and provide content for multimedia recruiting tools, including the admitted student website and social media.
  • Develop tools to increase the Admissions Office’s social media presence.
  • Collaborate with Law Communications to maintain and update print, digital, and web content.
  • Generate and execute ideas to attract and recruit prospective applicants.
  • Utilize admissions technology to ensure accurate data entry and communication.

The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree plus at least four years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus two years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in higher education admissions or student services, preferably with graduate or professional students.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications; ability to quickly learn new technology and systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to take initiative and solve problems independently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to travel in and out of state (typically in the fall).
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D. degree or a minimum of two years’ relevant experience in higher education administration, admissions, or marketing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student recruitment, education advocacy, or college counseling.
• Knowledge of Unite database, Qualtrics, or graphic design software (e.g., Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop).

About the Department

The Admissions Office provides top-notch customer service to approximately 3,000 J.D. program applicants annually. In addition to processing applications, the office participates in 70+ off-campus recruiting fairs nationwide and hosts around 25 on-campus and virtual events each year.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000–$75,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
  • Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs (Regents Tuition Benefit Program).
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
  • University HSA contributions.
  • Disability and employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employee wellbeing program.
  • Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
  • Financial counseling services.
  • Employee Assistance Program with eight free counseling sessions.
  • Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.

Initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range, reflecting individual credentials and experience while maintaining equity.

This position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship and does not offer a STEM OPT training program.