Director of Admissions – Law School (Hybrid, Data-Driven)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia School of Law Admissions Office seeks a Director of Admissions to lead the evaluation of applications, conduct interviews, and recruit admitted students throughout the admissions cycle. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making and event coordination to showcase the Law School’s strengths.

The successful candidate will manage admissions processes, supervise outreach activities, and collaborate across departments to enhance student services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; J.D. strongly preferred.
• Five years of relevant experience required.
• Superior oral and written communication skills; customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications and provide admissions recommendations to the Assistant Dean.
• Interview prospective students and recruit admitted students during all phases of the admissions cycle.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data for decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Organize on-grounds events like tours, information sessions, and Open Houses; involving students, faculty, and alumni.
• Develop and implement new initiatives in the Admissions Office.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Job description

The University of Virginia School of Law Admissions Office seeks a Director of Admissions to lead the evaluation of applications, conduct interviews, and recruit admitted students throughout the admissions cycle. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making and event coordination to showcase the Law School’s strengths.

The successful candidate will manage admissions processes, supervise outreach activities, and collaborate across departments to enhance student services.