Director of J.D. Admissions

Director of J.D. Admissions

University Job Title: Student Services Officer 4, Professional School
Bargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type: Full time
Duration Type: Regular
Compensation Grade: Academic Administration
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Work Location: Central Campus
Worksite Address: 127 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Searchable Job Family: Administration
Total # of Hours to be Works: 37.5

Position Focus:
Under the supervision and direction of the Associate Dean, the Director of J.D. Admissions is responsible for the following: Review and assess a significant number of applications as directed by the Associate Dean. Analyze needs and offer feedback for improving application evaluation processes. Directs and supervises Admissions Office staff responsible for application processing and admitted student follow-up. Educates and trains these staff members on University, Law School, and Admissions Office policies, practices and procedures. With the Director of Recruiting and Diversity Initiatives, plan and execute admitted students programming, including in-person, online and regional events. With the Director of Recruiting and Diversity Initiatives, plan, coordinate, and manage the Law School's recruitment calendar, including in-person visits and webinars. Represent Yale law School at recruiting events. Travel will be required. With the Director of Recruiting and Diversity Initiatives, develop print and electronic media aimed at prospective students, including admissions brochures, Viewbook, admitted student materials, and all aspects of admissions website. Review content of outside publications involving Law School admission information. Manage procurement of gifts and materials for admitted students. Oversee and implement all aspects of admissions file process including completion of files, logistics of faculty application review, and post-season data cleanup using Slate, ACES2 and Unite. Coordinate alumni and faculty outreach and matching for admitted students. Manage inclusion of alumni and faculty in admitted student events. Engage in contact with applicants, prospective applicants, and admitted students. Design and administer surveys to obtain feedback on admissions efforts. Using historical data, survey results, and other resources, identify trends and gaps in recruitment and create long-term and short-term strategies to increase overall quality and diversity of applicant pool, as well as admitted student yield along a variety of dimensions. Conduct statistical analyses of admissions data from multiple sources using a variety of reporting tools, including but not limed to Slate, Excel, Crystal Reports and Jaspersoft.


Essential Duties:
1. Develops a strategic plan to build a robust recruitment program that will take both selectivity and yield into account. 2. Coordinates all recruitment efforts internationally, nationally, and locally. 3. Implements marketing strategies to assist in building an applicant pool and in raising the yield percentage. The strategies should incorporate advertising through digital venues-including social networks-and partnerships with organizations like the Alumni Association, but be open to new and creative venues. 4. Oversees all admissions processes including admission applications, the admissions decision-making process, correspondence, special events, and decision notification. 5. Oversees financial aid application and award procedures, including making a special effort to reduce student indebtedness through appropriate financial counseling. 6. Develops special strategies to increase diversity among students in all three degree programs. 7. Develops and leads international recruiting strategies and events. Collaborates with the University Offices and other units to create a sustainable international recruiting network. 8. Supervises and develops the staff. 9. Cultivates ways to partner with other individuals or units to increase the efficiency and effectiveness. 10. Develops and manages the annual budget. 11. Represents the Office at the Dean's Leadership Committee, providing advice and suggestions for the advancement of the School as a whole. 12. Develops a series of metrics to measure the effectiveness of the Office and maintains all relevant data for the evaluation of the Office. 13. Represents the School at University and national meetings dealing with admissions or financial aid. 14. Works collaboratively with other units in the School and University. 15. May perform other duties assigned.

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and five years of related work experience in admissions, registrar, placement, financial aid or student counseling or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Exceptional organizational and oral/written communication skills.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Strong leadership and management abilities and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong, proven ability to relate and work well with diverse constituents and facilitate dialogue among them.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to collect, manage, analyze and prepare data for presentation to a variety of audiences.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm, tact, and a commitment to diversity.


Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
J.D. plus five years of experience in law-related positions(s), or Bachelors degree plus seven years of experience in admissions, placement, student counseling. Exposure to law school admissions process through personal, volunteer, and/or professional experience preferred.

Drug Screen: No
Health Screening: No

Background Check Requirements:


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Posting Disclaimer:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

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