Assistant Director (HR Title: Law Admissions Ast Director)

Southern Methodist University; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southern Methodist University is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director to coordinate JD on-campus recruiting and yield events. You will serve as the primary admissions counselor for the JD program, guiding prospective students and coordinating campus visits and events across the country.

You will manage student workers, support transfer admissions, and oversee marketing, technology initiatives and social media. Occasional heavy travel and weekend/evening events are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and at least 3 years of relevant higher education experience.
• Strong communication, planning and organizational abilities.
• Experience coordinating events, admissions and campus visits is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Recruitment: act as the primary admissions counselor for JD admissions and represent the law school at recruiting events nationwide.
• Events: manage all logistics for recruiting and yield events including orientation and campus visits.
• Student workers: supervise student workers and coordinate campus visits.
• Yield: implement the law school's yield framework across activities.
• Transfer admissions: advise on transfer admissions processes.
• Marketing and Technology: maintain website, digital initiatives and marketing materials.
• Event Representation: attend events countrywide, including evenings/weekends.
• Travel: travel frequently, especially during fall recruitment season.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

MS Office Suite

PeopleSoft

UNITE

Description du poste

About SMU

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Salary Range

About SMU

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Assistant Director serves as the logistics coordinator for all JD on-campus recruiting and yield events, including JD orientation. Serves as the primary admissions counselor for the JD admissions office and represents the law school at recruiting events across the country. Manages student workers and coordinates all campus visits. Executes the comprehensive yield framework for the law school. Manages and updates the website, technology initiatives, and social media, and prepares marketing materials. Manages and makes recommendations for the transfer admissions process.

Essential Functions

• Recruitment: Serve as the primary admissions counselor for the JD admissions office and represent the law school at recruiting events across the country. Oversee all visits and tours of the law school quadrangle for prospective and admitted students and their families.
• Events: Coordinate logistics for all recruiting and yield events (including JD orientation); coordinate all event logistics from conception to completion including room reservations, catering, RSVPs/guest lists, name tags, rentals, payment of vendors, IT arrangements, and parking.
• Student workers: Manage student workers and coordinate all campus visits.
• Yield: Execute the comprehensive yield framework for the law school.
• Transfer admissions: Manage and make recommendations for the transfer admissions process.
• Marketing and Technology: Manage and update the website, technology initiatives, social media, and prepare marketing materials.
• Event Representation: Represent the law school at events across the country, which are often held on weekends or in the evening.
• Travel: Ability to travel significantly, especially during the fall recruitment season.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree is required.

A minimum of three (3) years of work experience is required, preferably in higher education. Experience working in diverse settings and with diverse groups of people is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to solve problems independently, as well as seek assistance when necessary. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate must demonstrate strong focus on attention to detail. Must also have the ability to maintain paper and electronic files.

Candidate must demonstrate a high level of competency with MS Office Suite. Knowledge of and/or experience with PeopleSoft and UNITE is a plus.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Bend
• Reach above shoulders
• Carry/lift 25 lbs.
• Sit for long periods of time
• Squat
• Handle objects (dexterity)
• Kneel
• Stand
• Push/Pull

Deadline to Apply

November 13, 2026

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by November 6, 2026.

EEO Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

Benefits

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location

USA-TX-Dallas

Job

Office and Administrative Support

Schedule

Regular

Shift

Staff

Employee Status

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Full-time

Job Level

Day Job