Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Supervise Admissions staff; prepare staff reviews, make recommendations for staff development
Supervise office operations and workflow; analyze operational effectiveness and implement process improvements; serve as the key resource for overall management of the admissions process
Select and manage LLS Student Ambassadors and other student volunteers; train Student Ambassadors as recruiters and panelists; evaluate Ambassador program and make recommendations for improvement
Read, evaluate and recommend decisions for JD applications; participate in selection of scholars; cultivate relationships with admitted students to increase engagement and promote enrollment
Lead technical developments for Admissions in UNITE; recommend technical updates and refinements; serve as primary liaison to Westchester for Banner projects and development; create and monitor intercampus processes
Prepare statistical reports related to application volume and trends, recruitment and conversion events and yield strategies; analyze data and make recommendations to senior deans and leadership
Create, lead and manage signature events for admitted students, like Preview Day; monitor events’ budgets
Manage and execute recruitment calendar; make recommendations to increase effectiveness of on- and off-campus events
Engage in critical review and analysis of outreach and yield efforts to assess success or areas of improvement
Make presentations to prelaw societies and other candidates as part of recruitment and conversion efforts; develop relationships with prelaw, college and career advisors from critical feeder schools to promote LLS
Assist with development of pipeline programs to expand outreach
Counsel prospective students on application process; provide feedback on applications and advise applicants on reapplicant and transfer policies
Manage application process for transfer students; work with faculty, clinic directors and law school leadership to highlight critical programs to admitted transfer students; serve as critical lead to enroll transfer class
Assist with development of marketing strategies in print and social media to promote law school; collaborate with enrollment team, Westchester MarComm team, and contractors to create print and social media collateral
Serve on interdepartmental committees, work groups and task forces as assigned
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The Law School reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Loyola Marymount University Expectations:
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree, JD, or equivalent postgraduate training or classes in higher education, enrollment management, or related field is preferred.
Minimum 3 years professional experience in higher education or law school admissions office or related setting is required. Supervisory experience is preferred. Experience working with student information systems (i.e., Banner) and the Law School Admission Council’s ACES2 is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and planning skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to large and small groups of prospective students and other audiences; demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment; effective problem solving skills and strong ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently; knowledge of database systems and report generation; proficiency in MS Office (e.g.: Word, Excel, Access).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 25 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, and use depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is normal.
MENTAL DEMANDS: Mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasional variety of unrelated tasks. Frequent calculating, interrupted work, variety of interrelated tasks, sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity
Salary Range: $115,000-$135,000
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Staff RegularSalary range
$115,100.00 - $155,400.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)