Associate Director of Admission (School of Law)

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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Emory Law seeks a dynamic, engaged professional to join the team in the Law Admissions department.  In this position, the Associate Director will participate in the Admissions Life Cycle by implementing a successful recruitment and communication plan to recruit, enroll, and retain a qualified and diverse class of students across all programs. The Associate Director will work strategically with the Senior Director of Admissions to coordinate enrollment, manage data, develop new recruitment initiatives, and develop, organize, and implement admission events and programs. The Associate Director will represent Emory Law at various recruitment events throughout the country, which will require extensive travel, particularly from September-November.  In the summer, the Associate Director will teach (or co-teach) courses in our innovative LSAT preparation course which is part of the school’s pipeline program.    

The Associate Director will participate in the recruitment and admission effort for all programs within the Emory Law admission team, including JD, LLM, MLS, and transfer and visiting students but focuses on the JD program. The successful candidate will be a results-driven, motivated team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to interact well with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Participate in the development and implementation of admission strategic goals and objectives to increase applications and programming, 
• Initiate, cultivate, and maintain relationships with external and internal parties, including students, pre-law advisors, administrators, alumni, faculty, staff, student organizations, and peers, 
• Build and maintain relationships with applicants throughout the admission cycle, including counseling and communicating extensively with prospective and admitted students, 
• Serve as liaison to various law school departments and student organizations, 
• Assist in the development and implementation of alumni volunteer activities to enhance student recruitment, 
• Review and evaluate applications for admission, 
• Manage and participate in admission interviews across all programs, 
• Develop, implement, and supervise admission events, both on-campus and virtually
• Recruit at law school fairs, forums, and private visits nationwide, including giving presentations about Emory Law and the application process with a particular focus on diversity recruitment, 
• Manage applicant data and ensure data integrity (inclusive of CRM system data management and student records in OPUS),
• In collaboration with Emory Law Institutional Research, produce reports from data in CRMS,  
• Produce admission decision and scholarship letters,
• Produce statistical reports showing usage of scholarship funding and compliance with scholarship guidelines,  
• Track and analyze data and generate regular operational, statistical, and narrative reports, 
• Collaborate with Marketing/Communications staff to develop and implement marketing materials and targeted communication plans, including electronic communications and social media platforms, 
• Review admission-related websites and work with Marketing/Communications to ensure all information is accurate and up to date, 
• Hire, train, and supervise student office employees and ambassadors, and
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree and four years of college admission or recruiting experience in a university or business environment or related experience.
• A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Effective public speaking skills.

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• A JD or other graduate degree, 
• Previous law school admission experience,
• Demonstrated experience working with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds,
• Familiarity with Unite and/or PeopleSoft systems,
• Proven experience with data reporting and reconciliation,
• Ability to travel 25-35%. Travel schedules typically include overnight stays (Schedules vary but are significant from September-November),
• Ability to work evenings and weekends with advance notice,
• Experience with leading review sessions or teaching non-credit courses, and
• Experience in effectively planning and implementing an annual work plan.

To Apply: 

• Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled with a first review on November 6.
• First round zoom interviews occur the week of November 18.
• Final round in-person interviews occur he week of December 2.
• The position will ideally start on January 6.
• Cover Letter
• We acknowledge that it takes time to complete a cover letter. We use the cover letter in our hiring process to evaluate communication skills.  
• While a cover letter is not required to apply, providing a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications as well as why you are interested in working at Emory Law will enable us to assess your qualifications and suitability more efficiently and effectively for this position.

More About Emory Law: 

Emory University School of Law trains world-class, sophisticated lawyers who can flourish in the practice of law anywhere—and who can lead their legal and broader communities with professionalism and character. Emory Law is a national and global leader in legal education that welcomes and supports a diverse law school community, produces path-breaking and influential scholarship, and offers exceptional teaching and practical learning opportunities. Together, our community is working to secure a more fair and just society by advancing the rule of law. We need people like you to join us so that our vision becomes reality. 

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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