Assistant Director of Admissions - UIC Law

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Search Extended until May 29, 2026

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director is responsible for executing targeted recruitment activities and strategies to engage and enroll each new intake of students to UIC Law. This includes, but is not limited to hosting virtual recruitment events, travelling to attend recruitment fairs and LSAC forums, deploying communication plans, supporting event planning, and providing general counsel to prospective students and applicants. The assistant director is also responsible for developing an in-depth knowledge of and ability to leverage the functionality of the team's CRM, reading files and recommending admissions decisions, and participating in the management and interpretation of data to improve process and results.

Responsibilities

• Represent the UIC School of Law (UIC Law) at national and regional campus visits, law fairs, and law forums
• Review and evaluate applicant files
• Organize and host visits of undergraduate groups on campus
• Conduct meetings with prospective and admitted students
• Respond to general admission inquiries by telephone, email, and in-person
• Coordinate and participate in Open House events and other outreach/recruiting activities
• Recruit, manage, and train student ambassadors and run the Student Ambassador Program
• Assist the Director of Admissions in advising international students on immigration matters
• Monitor and update social media sites for the Office of Admissions
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• At least one year of experience in admissions, enrollment management, or recruitment in a higher education environment
• Experience in data management, organization, and analysis
• Familiarity and facility with CRMs
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, present confidently, and carry out public speaking responsibilities as required
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to periodically lift up to 25 pounds
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or JD preferred
• Experience with law school admissions or administration

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Pay

The budgeted salary for the position is $65,000 to $72,000 annually. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

Schedule

• This position offers a hybrid work environment based on the department's operational needs
• Significant travel is required to local and national law recruitment events, primarily in the Fall
• This position sometimes requires working beyond normal business hours
• Sitting for extended periods and using a computer are necessary to complete most tasks