Director of Admissions, School of Law

The Admissions Office at the University of Virginia School of Law seeks a Director of Admissions.

Known for its unique combination of academic excellence, professionalism, and collegiality, the University of Virginia School of Law consistently ranks as one of the nation's premier law schools, and the Admissions Office is critical to its mission and culture.

The Director will evaluate applications and make admissions recommendations to the Assistant Dean, ensuring timely turnaround of admissions decisions. The Director of Admissions will interview prospective students and recruit admitted students during all phases of the admissions cycle, whether by Zoom or in-person visits at the Law School or off-site. The Director will collect, analyze, and interpret data for use in analysis, decision-making, and performance monitoring.

The Director will help organize on-grounds events such as tours, class visits, admissions information sessions, and Admitted Students Open Houses, which may include the involvement of current students, faculty, and alumni. This position will enhance existing methods in student recruitment and data analysis, while also allowing development of new initiatives in the Admissions Office.

A bachelor's degree plus five years' relevant experience is required. A J.D. is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will also have experience practicing law and/or working in law school admissions or another higher education setting. Candidates must have superior oral and written communication skills; excellent customer-service orientation; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; a strong commitment to student services; and the ability to work with a range of constituencies in a team-oriented and collegial environment.

Facility with databases and Microsoft Excel is strongly preferred.

• This is a full-time University Staff position with benefits, reporting to the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Chief Admissions Officer.
• The position requires most work to be performed in person at the Law School, with the opportunity to perform a limited amount of work remotely in accordance with Law School policy. Some travel is required during the admissions cycle.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application review will begin after October 26, 2026.

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.