Assistant Director, JD Admissions

Posted: August 27, 2024

NYU School of Law
New York, NY

Summary of Position

NYU School of Law is seeking a new Assistant Director to join our JD Admissions team. The Assistant Director will support prospective and admitted student recruitment initiatives and read and evaluate applications. Specifics for the position can be reviewed here. The Assistant Director will be joining a collegial office and law school administrative team. NYU Law is located in Greenwich Village in NYC. The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. 

Education Required: Bachelor’s
Education Preferred: Master’s
Years of Experience Required: 3+

Additional Information

Read and evaluate applicant credentials and determine admissibility. Make admissions decisions from a robust pool of JD and transfer applicants in a competitive admissions environment. Counsel prospective students on admissions policies and procedures. Conduct prospective student recruitment events on campus and virtually. Hold in-person office hours for prospective and admitted students. Manage fall recruitment calendar. Represent NYU Law at recruitment events nationally. Coordinate admissions ambassador program; recruit student participation and organize their efforts. Assist with the administration of alumni, faculty and current student volunteer match programs. Assist with planning of Admitted Students Days. Coordinate and manage summer retention outreach efforts. Manage video interview program for waitlist candidates including coordinating with Office of Communications and liaising with video assessment vendor. Maintain JD Admissions web site and Admitted Students web site and make necessary updates and edits. Serve as Admissions contact for senior administrators and the Dean’s Office.

Application Deadline: Until position is filled.