Law Admissions & Events Assistant Director

Southern Methodist University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University in Dallas is hiring an Assistant Director (JD admissions) to coordinate JD on-campus recruiting, yield events, and orientation. The role serves as the primary admissions counselor for the JD program and represents the law school at national recruiting events.

It also oversees student workers, campus visit logistics, and marketing initiatives. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of higher education experience, with strong

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Recruitment: Serve as the primary admissions counselor for the JD admissions office and represent the law school at recruiting events across the country.
• Events: Coordinate logistics for all recruiting and yield events (including JD orientation); coordinate all event logistics from conception to completion including room reservations, catering, RSVPs/guest lists, name tags, rentals, payment of vendors, IT arrangements, and parking.
• Student workers: Manage student workers and coordinate all campus visits.
• Yield: Execute the comprehensive yield framework for the law school.
• Transfer admissions: Manage and make recommendations for the transfer admissions process.
• Marketing and Technology: Manage and update the website, technology initiatives, social media, and prepare marketing materials.
• Event Representation: Represent the law school at events across the country, which are often held on weekends or in the evening.
• Travel: Ability to travel significantly, especially during the fall recruitment season.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

PeopleSoft

UNITE

Job description

Southern Methodist University in Dallas is hiring an Assistant Director (JD admissions) to coordinate JD on-campus recruiting, yield events, and orientation. The role serves as the primary admissions counselor for the JD program and represents the law school at national recruiting events.

It also oversees student workers, campus visit logistics, and marketing initiatives. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of higher education experience, with strong