Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions - College of Law (4185)

Position Summary

The Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions reports to the Dean of the College of Law. The position has direct and shared supervisory responsibility for admissions office personnel, including the Associate Director of Admissions, the Admissions Representative, and graduate assistants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions provides leadership and creativity in all of these functions:

• Manages Admissions & Recruitment Office and Operations
• Develops and implements strategic admission policies, programming and procedures employed by the College of Law
• Assists with the financial aid process for all law students and serves as a liaison to the University financial aid office
• Oversees On-Campus Recruitment Events and Off-Campus Travel
• Directs Admissions and Recruitment Marketing & Communications
• Identifies and Executes Diversity and Pipeline Outreach and Programming
• Manages 1L Transition and Engagement Initiatives
• Produces and Monitors Statistical Reports and Enrollment & Scholarship Initiatives
• Serves as a voting member of the Faculty Admissions Committee
• Administers Orientation and Student File Creation Process
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

A Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (preferred) or a graduate degree in a relevant field such as communications, business, or marketing.
Two to four years in a university undergraduate, or professional school admissions setting. A law school setting is strongly preferred
Experience conducting predictive modeling;
Experience writing queries, as well as gathering and reporting admissions related statistics

Additional Requirements (SPS)

Actual hiring rate is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity; position includes a robust benefits package to eligible applicants.

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

Extensive experience with ACES2 (the law school admissions database), or a comparable database, and social networking systems are preferred.
Strong skills in the areas of strategic planning and assessment;
Strong skills in the areas of marketing and recruitment;
Excellent interpersonal skills, written communication skills, and public speaking skills;
The ability to work effectively within a deadline-driven team environment; and Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with College of Law colleagues, various University offices, and the greater law school admissions community.

Physical demands/requirements

• Must be able to travel.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

1.00

Standard Hours Per Week

37.50

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications; position includes a robust benefits package.

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range

4,000.00

Earn Type

Salary

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

For full consideration, applicants should submit application materials to https://employment.niu.edu/postings/66478 by October 12, 2022 . Applications received after this date are welcome, but will be considered as needed.

Required application materials to be submitted:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Vision and Diversity Statement
• Unofficial Transcript, with Official at Hire
• List of at least 3 Professional References

Special Instructions

Quick Link to Applicant

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/66478

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity ( AAEO ) at ada@niu.edu .

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Read the Annual Safety and Security Report. Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-1649 for a hard copy.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
4. List of References
5. Personal Vision Statement
6. Diversity Statement

Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions

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