JD Admissions & Events Director

Southern Methodist University Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SMU is seeking an on-campus Assistant Director to coordinate JD on-campus recruiting and yield events, serving as the primary admissions counselor for the JD office. You will manage campus visits, student workers, and the comprehensive yield framework while representing the law school at events nationwide.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of higher education experience, with strong MS Office, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience, preferably in higher education.
• Experience working in diverse settings and with diverse groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment: serve as the primary admissions counselor for the JD admissions office and represent the law school at recruiting events nationwide.
• Coordinate logistics for all recruiting and yield events, including JD orientation, room reservations, catering, RSVPs, name tags, rentals, vendor payments, IT, and parking.
• Manage student workers and coordinate campus visits.
• Execute the comprehensive yield framework for the law school.
• Manage and make recommendations for transfer admissions.
• Manage and update the website, technology initiatives, social media, and marketing materials.
• Represent the law school at events across the country, including weekends or evenings.
• Travel significantly, especially during the fall recruitment season.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

UNITE

Job description

SMU is seeking an on-campus Assistant Director to coordinate JD on-campus recruiting and yield events, serving as the primary admissions counselor for the JD office. You will manage campus visits, student workers, and the comprehensive yield framework while representing the law school at events nationwide.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of higher education experience, with strong MS Office, organizational, and interpersonal skills.