Assistant Dir College of Law Admissions and Financial Aid

105857BR

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Assistant Dir College of Law

Job Description

The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law seeks an engaging and creative individual to join the JD Admissions team in the position of Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. The Assistant Director will help to develop and coordinate JD and LLM recruitment efforts, including recruitment strategies, events, meetings, and outreach plans. The Assistant Director will communicate with prospective and admitted students, work closely with faculty and staff on admissions activities, and cultivate community and pre-law partnerships. Additional responsibilities will include reviewing applications and assisting with marketing and communications. This position will report to the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Job Family

Administration

Department Name

College Of Law

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

VP/EXEC VICE PROV DPC

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$57,000 - $67,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

14-November-2024

Category

03

Essential Duties

• Developing, coordinating, and implementing strategic plans to recruit JD and LLM students
• Administering recruitment initiatives and programs, including establishing calendars and timelines for communications and events, considering financial implications, and coordinating staff resources
• Effectively communicating information about all aspects of the College of Law’s admissions process and programs through various in-person and virtual methods
• Meeting individually with students, developing and delivering presentations to large groups, giving tours of the law building, and maintaining student-facing information and resources
• Reviewing and recommending decisions on applications for admission to the JD program
• Acting as a liaison with the community and partners in facilitating the College of Law's recruitment plan Developing, planning and facilitating workshops, meetings, recruitment events, webinars, campus tours and presentations, including occasional commitments on evenings and weekends
• Coordinating and attending external recruitment programs and events representing the College of Law, including some travel both in and out of state
• Working closely with faculty, staff, and current students to meet recruitment goals and collaborating effectively with academic units and services throughout the University
• Conducting applicant interviews
• Utilizing data to prepare administrative reports and documents to assess recruitment programs and events
• Providing excellent service and support to prospective and admitted students, colleagues, and community partners
• Physical presence at the College of Law is an essential function or requirement of this job
• Performing other duties as assigned to support the goals of the department and ASU Law
  

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, service-oriented office environment
• Experience working in a higher education environment, particularly in an advising, admissions, or student experience capacity/department
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Public speaking and presentation experience
• Demonstrated project management experience and organizational skills
• Experience in critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills
• Experience in counseling, advising, or mentorship experience
• Experience in networking and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Experience in being collaborative, team-oriented, proactive, adaptable, and pragmatic

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

Department Statement

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is one of the nation’s preeminent law schools, focused on offering students a personalized legal education. Ranked No. 1 in Arizona since 2010 and No. 36 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, ASU Law offers students the opportunity to tailor their education, to match externships to their interests and career services resources to help land their ideal jobs. Additionally, ASU Law’s LEED Gold certified building in downtown Phoenix is steps away from the legal, political and economic heart of Arizona. For more information, visit law.asu.edu.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.