Director of JD Admissions

About the Role

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of JD Admissions, the Director of JD Admissions plays a key role in advancing Penn Carey Law's JD admissions strategy by supporting the design and execution of sophisticated, data-informed recruitment and yield initiatives. Drawing on the Law School's distinctive strengths, the Director will help develop imaginative and effective approaches to attract, engage, and enroll exceptional JD classes of approximately 260 students each year. The Director leverages available technologies, research, and data-informed practices to identify, engage, and cultivate interest among prospective candidates in Penn Carey Law's distinctive JD program. The Director also serves as an important representative of Penn Carey Law, communicating effectively with a broad range of internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Assistant Dean, develop and support the implementation of long- and short-term JD recruitment and matriculation goals and explicit strategies to achieve them.
• Conduct high-volume application file review and assist with the selection of the JD and transfer classes.
• Operationalize research and employ innovative technologies to model, establish, and meet recruitment and matriculation goals in JD admissions.
• Partner closely with the Assistant Dean, the Director of JD Recruitment, and the Communications Department to develop creative and effective strategies that attract academically talented JD candidates, support enrollment goals, and convey the distinctive strengths of Penn Carey Law to prospective students and other key audiences.
• Evaluate, recommend, and design new application materials, forms, and other marketing tools.
• Serve as a highly visible representative of Penn Carey Law, engaging thoughtfully and effectively with key internal and external constituencies.
• Identify, cultivate, and sustain strategic relationships with stakeholders and partners whose engagement advances Penn Carey Law's admissions and institutional goals.
• Articulate Penn Carey Law's distinctive educational opportunities to undergraduate institutions, pre-law advisors, and national and international organizations.
• Maintain substantial in-person and virtual engagement with prospective students and other individuals throughout all stages of the admissions process.
• While this role does not include immediate supervisory responsibilities, it is expected to evolve to include supervision of staff and oversight of application readers as operational needs develop.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required; J.D. preferred.
• Minimum of five years of increasing administrative responsibility in a creative enterprise.
• Experience in high level admissions and/or financial aid is strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand and describe Penn Carey Law's strengths in the most competitive arena of law school recruiting.
• Knowledge of database management, reporting systems, assessment tools, and predictive modeling related to the admission of academically motivated students to law school.
• Excellent understanding of effective communication and marketing strategies.
• Established track record as a collaborator in the workplace, within the immediate department and within the larger institution.
• Record as a strong and motivational manager.
• Demonstrated creative bent and capability of representing Penn Carey Law proudly in all manner of public and internal forums.

Pay

$80,891.00 - $107,000.00 Annual Rate. Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition assistance for you, your spouse, and your dependent children at Penn; dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Generous retirement plans with Basic, Matching, and Supplemental options on a pre-tax or Roth basis, with a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Substantial time away from work for vacations, personal affairs, illness, or family needs.
• Long-term care insurance through Genworth Financial for faculty, staff, and eligible family members (new hires may apply without proof of good health).
• Wellness and work-life resources to help balance work and personal life.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources, libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, and cultural and recreational activities including the Penn Museum, Annenberg Center, and Penn Relays.
• Discounts and special services on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, and theme park admission.
• Flexible work hours and work options.
• Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption assistance reimbursing eligible employees for qualified expenses related to legal adoption, for up to two adoptions in your household.