Assistant Dean of Admissions

Additional Information

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Planning (25% of the time)

• Work with the faculty Admissions Committee Chair and the Dean of the Law School to devise admissions strategies.

• Implement strategies in order to reach enrollment goals.

• Provide current JD market analysis and intelligence and accurate data for all JD admissions activities.

• Provide input, analysis, and feedback on strategic planning, budgeting, and admissions policies and practices.

• Work with the Alumni and Development Office to devise appropriate mechanisms for alumni involvement in admissions.  

Operations Management (25% of the time)

• Hire and manage full time and part time admissions office staff. 

• Oversee and manage department budget.

Admissions (25% of the time)

• Read applications, interview candidates, and make admissions and scholarship decisions.

• Meet with prospective and admitted students; answer email and phone inquiries.  

• Oversee management of the admissions portion of the law school's website, admissions publications, and communications plan. 

• Administer admissions and scholarship committees.  

• Consult with the Financial Aid Office on timing and methods of disseminating financial aid information.

Recruiting (25% of the time)

• Make presentations to pre-law societies and prospective law student groups. 

• Design and implement travel and recruitment schedule as part of overall admissions plan. 

• Travel extensively to undergraduate law fairs, law school forums, and other recruiting events. 

• Collaborate with law school and institutional departments on recruiting applicants from underrepresented backgrounds. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school or PhD or relevant master’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, or relevant professional experience.

• Ability to develop and articulate a strategic vision for enrollment at the law school. 

• Experience with gathering and analyzing data to inform decision-making.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups of students, staff, alumni, faculty, and other stakeholders.

• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with other departments and institutional leaders.

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the law school community. 

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

• Experience with using databases and applicant tracking systems. 

• Experience managing departmental budgets. 

• Strong supervisory, organizational, and administrative skills. 

• Experience in planning/executing prospective and admitted student events (virtual, hybrid, and in person).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency with ACES or UNITE database management systems.

• Proficiency using Slate or similar CRM system.

• Knowledge of trends in legal education and law student recruitment.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Full time (1.0 FTE) 

• Benefits Eligible: Yes

TRAVEL:

• Ability and willingness to travel overnight by plane, train, bus, and car, including some weekends. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to rent a vehicle without restriction. 

PAY RATE:

• Depending on experience.

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(https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance). 

Reasonable Accommodation

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Background Check

Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.

Eligibility to Work

In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.