Assistant Director of Admissions, School of Law

High Point University•High Point, NC

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About The Position

High Point University School of Law invites applicants to serve as Director, Associate Director, or Assistant Director of Law Admissions. This individual will have the exciting opportunity to assist the Associate Dean of Admissions in attracting and enrolling a talented student body motivated by the university’s mission to provide an extraordinary and practical legal education in an environment committed to the values of God, Family, and Country. This individual will work with the Associate Dean and other law school personnel to manage the day-to-day operations of the admissions office and to provide an engaging and impactful on-campus experience to prospective students and their families. Additionally, they will facilitate the recruitment and other admissions efforts for the J.D. program. The anticipated start date for this position is January 12, 2026, or as soon as practical. This position will oversee admissions activities, which include managing prospective student engagement, coordinating admissions events and outreach, evaluating applications, and executing enrollment strategies. Additional tasks include maintaining effective communication with prospective students, law school leadership, and other stakeholders, as well as contributing to the development of admissions policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or equivalent experience in education, management, or a related discipline is a plus
Strong Analytical Skills and experience with budgeting to assess data and manage admissions resources effectively
Exceptional Communication Skills to interact with students, internal teams, and external organizations
Customer Service Skills to provide a positive and professional experience for prospective students
Research skills to stay informed on admissions trends and best practices in law school enrollment
Relevant knowledge or experience in higher education or law-related fields is preferred

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school
Prior experience in law school or graduate level admissions
Knowledge of law school admissions computer platforms, including Unite and/or Slate
Experience creating and managing marketing campaigns, including digital communications and social media.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Admissions, managing the day-to-day operations of enrollment efforts and implementation and facilitation of the recruiting and admissions efforts for the School of Law.
Coordinating and scheduling on-campus recruiting events, including tours and open houses for prospective law students.
Traveling to attend national and regional recruiting events important to the law school’s recruitment efforts. (up to eight weeks of travel per year)
Managing the law school application process, including overseeing application file processing, correspondence, database management, and reporting.
Managing law school communications with prospective students and admitted candidates prior to matriculation.
Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Admissions, plans and conducts online and in-person recruitment events, including events held at identified undergraduate institutions (selected primarily based on potential applicant data).
Travels to attend national and regional recruiting events important to the law school’s recruitment efforts.
Assists in developing, reviewing, updating, and distributing recruitment materials.
Recruits and supervises any student workers who assist with tours, events, and with contacting and recruiting law school applicants.
Works with the Associate Dean to coordinate all prospective student and applicant communication efforts.
Responds to incoming questions about the law school admissions process.
Supports the law school’s social media strategies in order to maintain a multifaceted recruitment plan.
Counsels prospective applicants, applicants, and admitted students about the law school admissions and matriculation process.
Oversees the collection of application materials to facilitate file completion and expedite the application decision process.
Assists with the review and evaluation of application materials.
Under the supervision of the Associate Dean, manages the communication of admissions decisions to all applicants.
Gathers admissions-related data needed for assuring compliance with any relevant accreditation standards regarding the law school’s admissions and enrollment and for periodic reporting to law school surveying organizations, such as US News and Princeton Review.
Actively compiles and creates reports on the status of the admission process and participates in predictive modeling endeavors
Collaborates with High Point University’s Admissions Office to facilitate the law school’s obtaining its recruiting, enrollment, and scholarship goals.
Liaises with the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) in order to best to utilize LSAC services.
Attends meetings, webinars, and workshops to stay updated on issues related to law school admissions.