Posted: June 3, 2024
Seattle University School of Law
Seattle,
WA
Summary of Position
The Associate Director of Admission performs the following:
- Counsel prospective students throughout the application and admission processes.
- Supervise Admission Fellows, current law student representatives, to ensure they receive proper training for Admission Office administrative duties and prospective student recruitment.
- Review JD applications and make admissions decisions and recommendations in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Admission and other admissions staff.
- Assist with planning and presentation of recruitment events for both prospective and admitted students.
- Attend local, regional and national recruitment events as needed. Extensive regional and national travel is required during the fall months.
- Manage waitlist for Admission Office throughout the admissions cycle, providing counseling and periodic updates for waitlisted candidates.
- Serve as a primary liaison for various JD pathway programs including the FLEX JD Program, 3+3 programs, and other joint degree partnerships with internal and external academic partners as part of the Hybrid Hubs initiative.
- Serve as a liaison between the JD Admission department and other enrollment teams within the School of Law including LLM, MLS, and SJD programs.
- Assist in coordinating summer and fall orientation programs for new 1L students.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours on occasion to be available and provide support to prospective students during periodic evening and weekend events.
Education Required:
Bachelor’s
Education Preferred:
JD
Years of Experience Required:
1 to 2
Years of Experience Preferred:
2 to 4
Additional Information
Additional information and qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required, with an understanding of the Seattle University mission, as well as an alignment with the university’s mission, vision, and values and four years of experience in an academic environment. Advanced degrees (JD, Master’s, or Doctorate) preferred.
- Experience leading and supervising student employees.
- Strong organizational, communication, writing, decision-making and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with large and diverse internal and external audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with attention to details, timelines, the context for decisions, and policy and public relations implications.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, and to travel extensively, especially during the fall months.
- Individual initiative and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Culturally competent approach to leadership with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
How to Apply
See Seattle University jobs website to submit materials.
Application Deadline:
Open until filled