Assistant Dean of Law School Admissions

Summary of Position

The Assistant Dean of Law School Admissions serves as an essential member of the College of Law and University team and reports to the College of Law Dean’s Office and to the Vice President for Enrollment. The Assistant Dean of Law School Admissions is the primary Admissions Office Contact (ADM) for the law school and is the senior-most leader in the office. 

This person will provide direction and leadership to the Admissions Office for managing and executing departmental strategies to accomplish institutional goals, while upholding the University’s mission.  At some institutions, this role is titled Assistant Dean for Admissions. This is a high-impact position with significant visibility across the university, with opportunities for growth based on performance and leadership contributions. 

The Assistant Dean of Law School Admissions is responsible for the overall administration and coordination of admissions activities for the Office of Admissions. Additionally, the Assistant Dean of Law School Admissions will manage the dissemination of scholarships for incoming students.

The Assistant Dean of Law School Admissions will facilitate and maintain professional and ongoing relationships with internal and external contacts such as administrators, faculty, staff, students at the College of Law and the University at large, prospective students, alumni, community contacts and the general public, and representatives from the American Bar Association (“ABA”), the Association of American Law Schools (“AALS”), The Law School Admissions Council (“LSAC”).

The Assistant Dean of Law School Admissions will serve on Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Affairs, Academic Discipline, and Faculty Committees.