JD Admissions & Campus Events Lead

Southern Methodist University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

PeopleSoft

UNITE

Job description

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.