Law School Admissions Counselor

American University; Washington; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

American University is seeking an Admissions Counselor in the Washington College of Law, responsible for coordinating all aspects of JD admissions processing, entering and coding applications, and communicating with LSAC. The Admissions Counselor serves as the primary contact for inquiries and helps coordinate recruitment activities.

You will plan travel for recruitment events, represent the law school at forums and universities, and conduct information sessions and occasional tours.

Qualifications

• Effective oral communication and strong writing skills.
• Experience with database software applications and correspondence management systems.
• Ability to perform repetitive data entry tasks and handle frequent inquiries by phone and email.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for application processing and data reconciliation.
• Counsel applicants regarding admissions standards and process.
• Coordinate recruitment events and travel for the recruitment cycle.
• Represent the Washington College of Law at forums and graduate programs.
• Conduct information sessions and campus tours for prospective students.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Data entry

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Ellucian/Datatel

Workday

Salesforce

Unite system

Job description

American University is seeking an Admissions Counselor in the Washington College of Law, responsible for coordinating all aspects of JD admissions processing, entering and coding applications, and communicating with LSAC. The Admissions Counselor serves as the primary contact for inquiries and helps coordinate recruitment activities.

You will plan travel for recruitment events, represent the law school at forums and universities, and conduct information sessions and occasional tours.