The Highlights:
The Director reports to the Assistant Dean of Admissions and plays a key role in the recruitment and admissions of students to the College of Law. This position will perform duties as the head of the Law admissions department in the absence of the Assistant Dean. This position directs the CRM/application database, oversees a nuanced communication plan, and enhances recruitment and yield strategies through involvement in on- and off-campus events. This position directs recruitment strategy,…
including off-campus recruitment events. The Director also focuses on yield and contact with prospective and admitted students in large groups, small groups and individually as well as with prelaw advisors, key colleges and pipeline programs. This position works with internal University departments, external organizations and College of Law offices. This position develops and implements strategies that engage prospective students, admitted students, prelaw advisors, community organizations and groups, and other academic institutions via relationship building, funnel management, and strategic outreach efforts in order to attract and meet annual enrollment goals for JD, non-JD, 3+3, and Joint-Degree programs. Weekend and evening hours and travel to attend recruitment fairs and events and College of Law admissions events and programs are required.
What You'll Do:
Manages Off-Campus and Application Generation Recruitment Strategies and Represents the College of Law at Recruitment Fairs and Pipeline Programs. Directs off-campus recruitment efforts, including registration, staffing and accommodations. Recruits prospective students by representing the College of Law at recruitment fairs and Law School Admission Council Forums throughout the United States and internationally. Position requires extensive travel. Maintains relationships with key colleges, prelaw advisors and pipeline programs. Directs recruitment and outreach programming with law school partners.
Manages Office Operations and On-Campus Events. Oversees day-to-day office operations with support of admissions staff. Assists with planning, coordinating and preparing for all on-campus programs, including prospective and admitted student programs and Orientation. Leads presentations to prospective law students.
Manages data and prospective and admitted student communication flows throughout enrollment funnel. Develops and executes queries to create, promote and track inquiries, prospects and recruitment events. Ensures smooth data flow and updates to university SIS/ERP and data record filing system. Manages the delivery of communications to prospective students and applicants, including communications related to application generation and yield strategies.
Reviews admissions applications for admission and scholarship. Manages relationships, including communications with and file review, of cohort populations.
Manages 1 part-time assistant director of admissions, 1 full-time admissions counselor and 1 student worker.
What You'll Need:
Bachelors degree required.
Prefer a JD, Masters in Education or equivalent education & experience.
A minimum of 5-7 years experience in admissions in a progressive, fast-paced university environment is preferred.
Knowledge of CRM and admissions data systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience in event and project management; public speaking and presentations.
This is a professional position that requires extensive travel as well weekend and evening hours to attend Admissions programs and events and to meet with prospective students throughout the United States and internationally.
The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $64,662 to $102,000.
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Perks:
- Working for a stable and well-known University.
- Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
- Full-Time Benefits
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Vincentian Mission:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Organization
DePaul University and Our Mission
As an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university anchored in the global city of Chicago, DePaul supports the integral human development of its students. The university does so through its commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real-world experience, and community engagement. DePaul prepares its graduates to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of transformation throughout their lives.
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul passionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. Through education, creative endeavors, and research, the university addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained dedicated to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities.
Comprised of ten colleges and schools, offering 130+ undergraduate majors and 170+ graduate programs, DePaul's faculty challenges its students to analyze and solve real-world problems with rigor and innovation.
As an urban faith-based institution with a diverse student body, DePaul is committed to growing and maintaining a faculty dedicated to advancing the Vincentian mission through research, teaching, and service. DePaul upholds a fair and equitable recruitment, interview, and hiring process where supporting diverse populations and academic excellence are compatible goals. Our vibrant and diverse faculty is supported through academic and professional development resources. Successful candidates thrive and are at home in an environment where diverse cultures and identities, ideas, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and supported.