Assistant/Associate Director of Law Admissions

Capital University Law School seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Admission that will have significant responsibility for several areas of JD and non-JD law admission programs, including collaborative development and implementation of programmatic marketing/recruitment strategies in the Office of Admission. The position has a professional level of expertise in all areas of evaluation for JD and non-JD law programs. This experience is obtained through increased duties and responsibilities in the position, training in specialized areas, utilizing established department guidelines and deadlines to independently complete tasks. The hiring committee will determine the candidate's title as either Assistant or Associate Director of Admissions based on experience and education.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in creating and communicating marketing messages for JD Program, oversees assigned departmental print and electronic publications. Serves as the manager and content creator of the Capital Law School Instagram account. Engages in recruitment travel to represent the law school at various events.
• Markets, recruits, interviews, selects, trains, and manages Student Ambassador Participates in senior administrative staff meetings and long-range planning, and assists with the development of strategy to attain enrollment goals.
• Counsels and guides prospective students (via personal meetings, telephone, text messages, social media, and email) in the law school admission process.
• Collects and reviews applicant materials, assesses academic potential, and makes admission and financial aid decisions based on law school guidelines and policies.
• Creates, maintains and communicates targeted e-marketing messages through various platforms including web pages, social media, targeted email messages (utilizing programs similar to Fire Engine Red, and Unite).
• Serves as major support in planning, organizing, and executing future and admitted student events for JD program.
• Participates in professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, retreats, meetings, at or on behalf of the law school.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; Master's degree or JD preferred. Experience with higher education and enrollment is preferred, ideally at the law school or graduate school level.
• Current motor vehicle license required. A valid U.S. passport is recommended.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent skills in Microsoft Office ability to learn Colleague, the University's mainframe system, LSAC's Unite program, social media management systems, and additional e-marketing programs and systems.
• This position requires the ability and/or skill to work closely and professionally with others as part of a team; be flexible; pay attention to detail; work without supervision and demonstrate considerable initiative; communicate professionally through both verbal and written means; work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds; manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines; establish departmental goals and priorities; and contribute to Capital University's philosophy, strategic plan, goals, and doctrine.

Capital University is committed to increasing the diversity of the Capital community and curriculum. This commitment includes Capital's dedication to the development of faculty and staff who are committed to inclusive practices in teaching, learning, working and all other campus and community interactions. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply.

For more information on Capital University, visit our website at www.capital.edu.

Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and free parking.

Capital University is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive campus community. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law.