JD File Reader/Admissions Officer

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possible

6-month contract

Job summary

UC Irvine Law seeks an experienced admissions professional to independently review applications, using judgment to determine eligibility and assist with yield programming. This role supports planning and execution of admitted student events and communications.

The position is a 6-month by-agreement contract with remote work flexibility and occasional on-site yield activities, including ASW participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 10+ years reviewing applications for admission.
• 10+ years assessing Character and Fitness issues and eligibility.
• 10+ years working with Admissions Committees.
• Strong knowledge of UCI Law programs.

Responsibilities

• Review applications for admission using professional judgment.
• Identify potential students for admission.
• Plan and execute admitted student yield events.
• Attend ASW and assist with yield efforts as needed.

Skills

College admissions

Diversity outreach

Policy interpretation

Public speaking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

UC Irvine Law, founded in 2008, is the newest public law school in California in nearly 50 years and is currently ranked 32nd nationally by U.S. News & World Report. UC Irvine Law seeks to train lawyers for the practice of law at the highest levels of the profession and has created a community of law students from a broad spectrum of society.

The Office of Admissions and Student Financial Services oversees the annual recruitment, selection, scholarship awarding, and matriculation into UCI Law's FT JD program. Annually, it receives 3,500+ applications for an incoming class consisting of 185 seats. During the review phase of the admissions cycle, members of the Admissions team conduct the initial review of each completed application it receives, assess an applicant's candidacy, and make an initial recommendation to the Admissions Committee for a final decision. Members of the Admissions Team also review and make recommendations on an admitted student's potential merit scholarship. Finally, they provide assistance to admitted students by answering questions, facilitating conversations with community members, and putting on substantive yield programming designed to help the admitted students make informed decisions.

Your Role on the Team

Applies skills as a seasoned/experienced admissions professional, to identify potential students, and independently reviews applications for admission, using professional judgment in determining whether applicant meets the requirements for admission. Assists department with the planning and execution of admitted student yield events.

Special Conditions: 6 month by agreement contract. Able to work remotely and independently. Able to attend ASW and assist with onsite yield efforts as needed.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of college and universities offering bachelor’sdegrees.
• Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population.
• Ability to interpret and communicate University policies and procedures to prospective students and the public.
• Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs, at UCI Law School
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 10+ yearsReviewing applications for admission and making recommendations on candidacy.
• 10+ yearsAssessing Character and Fitness issues and potential impact on candidacy for laws school program or bar exam.
• 10+ yearsworking with professional or faculty Admissions Committees and making recommendations.

Preferred:

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions.
• Ability to develop recruitment and yield programs, and design effective materials.
• Master's degree

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $27.00- $35.00 (Hourly).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization