Director​/Associate Director of Admissions and Enrollment

Director/Associate Director of Admissions and Enrollment

The College of Lawintendsto hire for one position at either the Associate Director classification or the Director classification based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Pleaseindicatein your cover letter the position you wish to be considered fororindicateboth.

The University of Iowa, College of Law is seeking an Admissions and Enrollment Services Manager. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean, Admissions and Financial Aid, this position performs the leadership and operations functions for recruitment, admissions, and associated event management for the College of Law.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold the University’s commitment to creating welcoming and respectful environments for all.

Job Duties and Tasks

• Oversee and direct aspects of the day-to-day operations of an admissions office.
• Work with campus partners to develop, recommend, and implement admission policies and procedures, recruitment/communication plans, and enrollment goals.
• Provide input and recommendations to strategic direction and effectiveness.
• Attend local, regional, national, and virtual recruitment events and pre-law programs.
• Provide leadership for and input on admissions and enrollment services including review and evaluation of application files, updates to application questions and language, and application policies.
• Direct the programs and activities of the admissions include the spring Preparing for Iowa Law webinar series and summer Community Connections program.
• Work with internal and external partners to design, develop, and implement systems in support of recruitment, admission, enrollment and student record functions.
• Run Ambassador outreach programs, including IT systems, training of interviewers, communications about program, and scheduling.
• Review and develop budgets and make recommendations on program spending.
• Monitor revenue and expenditures and participate in strategic financial planning.
• Develop and implement policies and practices of a culture that supports staff engagement in the workplace.
• Hold leaders accountable for high performance and a highly engaged culture by articulating expectations, providing in-depth training, and monitoring performance and providing feedback consistently across areas of responsibility.
• (Director only) Oversee outreach from College of Law community to prospective and admitted students, including faculty, current students, and alumni.
• (Director only) Supervise admissions staff members to ensure that the office works efficiently toward stated goals.

To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact joshua-gulick.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent education and experience required.
• Director: Minimum of three years’ experience in related admissions and student recruiting services
• Associate Director: Minimum of one year experience in related admissions and student recruiting services.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and interact with a varied set of constituencies; including the ability to develop and deliver formal and informal presentations to various audiences.
• Ability to travel domestically for a significant amount of time during the year and possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to meet the UI Fleet Safety Requirements.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Evidence of strong organizational and prioritization skills, accuracy and attention to detail. Effective and efficient problem-solving skills
• Proficient in data analysis and leveraging data to forecast trends and inform decision making.
• Knowledge of integrated marketing communications, including print and a variety of digital mediums.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective and respectful working relationships with the campus community to uphold a standard of cultural competency and respect for differences in identity and perspective.

Desirable Qualifications

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