Graduate Recruiter JD Admissions (Temporary)

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Pacific's JD Admissions Office seeks a Graduate Alumni Recruiter to engage prospective applicants through in-person events, campus tours, and select virtual activities. The role supports communications, social media, and outreach to pre-law groups and student organizations, conveying the strengths of the McGeorge program.

The temporary position requires excellent interpersonal skills, organization, and a passion for equity and inclusion, with travel within California and

Qualifications

• May 2026 McGeorge graduate with JD degree.
• Experience collaborating with law school departments and student organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mailings and edit communications for law school departments.
• Manage social media content and related administrative tasks.
• Present to college-level classes and student organizations and follow up in writing.
• Provide information on programs, admissions requirements, student life, and career services.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Organization

Diversity inclusion

Public speaking

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree

Job description

Graduate Recruiter JD Admissions (Temporary)

The Graduate Alumni Recruiter will work with the JD Admissions Office to recruit a dynamic class of law students. During the fall semester, the Graduate Alumni Recruiter will effectively and enthusiastically convey information to prospective applicants at in-person, off-campus events and limited virtual events. They may provide in-person campus tours. They will be knowledgeable and helpful in answering questions that relate to the Law School's academic programs, admission requirements, student life, and career services. In addition, they will be responsible for visiting and presenting to a variety of college-level classes and student organizations; as well as, sending follow up written correspondence with those that they speak with.

Essential Functions:

• Support the JD Admissions Office by assisting with mailings, editing communications (from law school departments and from external partners), all aspects of social media (including but not limited to content production, sharing on personal accounts and helping with administrative accounts), completing research projects and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Work independently and effectively to manage one's time.
• Communicate the distinctive strengths and benefits of a McGeorge legal education effectively and enthusiastically to multiple audiences - prospective students of different backgrounds, prelaw advisers, faculty members at undergraduate colleges and law fairs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• May 2026 McGeorge graduate with Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree.
• Experience working with various departments at the law school, student organization leadership and membership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability and interest in traveling outside of the state.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and student-centered.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to lift boxes of materials (view books, fact sheets, pens, etc.). Ability to take prospective students on tours. Ability to stand at recruitment functions to present and/or speak with prospective students.

This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Sacramento Pacific campus.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:

Work performed during standard business hours.

Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserve the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Hiring Range:

$21.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement:

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct DisclosureRequirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.