Posted: January 24, 2025
Summary of Position
The Assistant Director of Recruiting in Law School Admissions will prioritize the recruitment of students from communities which are underrepresented in legal education and the legal profession through direct contact with students as well as research and development of strategy. The Assistant Director of Recruiting serves as an ambassador for Notre Dame Law School and for the University by promoting the mission of the School. The Assistant Director of Recruiting reports to the Director of Admissions and assists with the strategy and implementation of a successful recruitment and communication plan to recruit a diverse applicant pool and enroll an exceptional and diverse class.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with the Admissions team on events and initiatives to recruit students from communities that are underrepresented in legal education and the legal profession.
- Extensive traveling to undergraduate schools, LSAC Forums, and diversity recruitment events to cultivate relationships with prospective students.
- Corresponding with prospective students, applicants, and others seeking information on admissions procedures.
- Serving as one of the primary points of contact for potential law students with sensitivity to the Law School’s goal of attracting a diverse student body with high academic qualifications.
- Assisting with the development of a strategic communications plan to enroll a diverse and highly qualified class.
- Assisting the Director with drafting and sending mass communications via email and other media and optimizing CRM functions by utilizing modern recruitment and marketing strategies.
- Reviewing and evaluating applications for the J.D. degree program.
At Notre Dame Law School, we see the law as more than just a profession. We encourage students to view the practice of law as a service to others and to discover their unique roles in furthering the cause of justice. As an eminent law school at the heart of a great Catholic university, our view of legal education is informed and inspired by our religious tradition. It’s a tradition that spans the globe, embraces people of all backgrounds, and illustrates the possibilities of dialogue between reason and faith.
Additional Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience working to support communities historically underrepresented in legal education and the legal profession
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Willing to travel extensively (mainly in the fall months)
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous admissions experience preferred
- Experience working with LSAC’s Unite preferred
- J.D. Degree preferred
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet these preferred qualifications
How to Apply
Submit an application at https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/36883 along with a resume and cover letter.