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Director of Law Enrollment
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Position Number: 5498408
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Director of Law Enrollment

Position Title:
Director of Law Enrollment

Position Type:
Regular

Hiring Range:

$83,500-$98,200, commensurate with experience

Pay Frequency:
Annual
POSITION PURPOSE

The Director of Law Enrollment reports to the Senior Assistant Dean for Law Enrollment Strategy and Operations. Using expert-level knowledge and experience, the Director of Law Enrollment collaborates with the Law School's highest administrators on admission procedures and develops admissions strategies that furthers the overall goals of the School of Law. The Director of Law Enrollment takes the strategies back to enrollment office to coordinate implementation with the Director of Law Financial Aid. Under the general direction and in collaboration with Senior Assistant Dean, the Director of Law Enrollment (Director) is responsible for development and implementation of processes and strategies to achieve the Law School's goal of enrolling a diverse and academically talented J.D. student body. The Director will supervise but also collaborate with the Director of Law Admissions (Admissions) for implementation of admissions procedures. Working with the Senior Assistant Dean for Law Enrollment Strategy and Operations, Admissions, and the Faculty Admissions Committee, the Director collaborates on and chiefly executes fair and efficient evaluation strategies keeping within the mission of Santa Clara Law and established enrollment goals. The Director leads all admission functions in a way that demonstrates radical customer service and care for all stakeholders. The Director collaborates with the Senior Assistant Dean for Law Enrollment Strategy and Operations and the Assistant Dean for External Affairs on recruitment and communication strategies. The Director is a subject-matter expert. This position serves as the primary supervisor for support staff within the law admissions. The Director will develop the recruitment calendar, represent the School of Law at recruiting events, will review applications for admission, and will adhere to timelines established in collaboration with the Senior Assistant Dean for Law Enrollment Strategy and Operations. The Director demonstrates excellent data management skills, and is up-to-date on compliance, regulation, and reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Applies expert-level knowledge of enrollment strategies and best practices while operating within appropriate ABA, LSAC, Federal, and School of Law rules and regulations to admit and carry through to matriculation entire law student population of 600-700 students. Executes application and evaluation processes in coordination with Faculty Admissions Committee.

Develops and executes strategic planning initiatives. Collaborates with highest-level law school administrators, including the Sr. Assistant Dean for Enrollment Strategy and Operations, and the Dean of the School of Law on enrollment strategy and brings expert-level expertise to that collaboration.

Run reports, collect and analyze data, and prepare reports and presentations

Compiles and provides information needed to complete the ABA Annual Questionnaire, the annual US News and World Report submission, and other surveys and questionnaires as directed by the Sr. Assistant Dean for Enrollment Strategy and Operations and the Dean's Office of the School of Law. Compiles and provides data and information as requested by the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and the Dean's Office of the School of Law. Provides database management and statistical reporting to all stakeholders requiring admissions data.

Compose and update communications

Reviews and updates content of admissions communication channels, including messaging embedded in student information system and scholarship management system, email communications, website content, social media channels, and printed publications. Makes suggestions to refine and improve communications to students to help improve delivery of service, and student responsiveness to requests for information or participation.

Manages and Develops Staff. Conducts primary management of law admissions support staff and is responsible for the professional development and regular training of that staff.

Develops and executes recruitment and yield activities.

Manages recruiting events calendar and represents law school at recruitment events. Expert level knowledge required for strategy development in recruitment calendar.

Counsels on admissions process for perspective students, pipeline programs, and current students facing questions about enrollment. Will also collaborate with Financial Aid Office to answer basic questions related to financial aid.

Collaborates with Leadership Team on scholarship procedures and goals and expertly executes scholarship policies in alignment with strategy.

Completes consortium agreements with other law schools, maintains relationships within those in the consortium to the benefit of the School of Law, and runs reports where appropriate within the consortium. Provides information and updates, as need or required, to home or host schools.

Routinely exercises expert-level judgment on individual applications as well as overall strategy.

Executes policy documentation plan. Collaborates with the Director of Law Finance to develop and execute plan to begin policy documentation at all levels of admissions, enrollment, and financial aid. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders where appropriate.

Provides admissions counseling for J.D. students and collaborates with financial aid team on financial aid counseling when applicable.

Provides admissions counseling and guidance in regards to alternative or special programming such as the Flex program, L.L.M. program, Tech Edge J.D., and Public Interest J.D. programs.

Executes LLM and special programming enrollment plans in coordination with appropriate internal stakeholders of those programs. Routinely collaborates with special programming teams on all areas of enrollment including strategy, communication, and goals.

Develops and executes prospect management strategies complimenting current processes and working with university stakeholders within the Provost's Office.

Ensures compliance with LSAC, ABA, Federal, university, and School of Law policies and regulations

Leads team in radical customer service goals and communication strategies.

Engages in regular professional development training, and ensures team has proper training and development with both internal and extremal organizations including LSAC, university partners, ABA, etc.

Engages in the leadership team of the newly developed Enrollment and Operations department, operating as the chief voice of enrollment, bringing expert-level knowledge to that team.

Other duties when assigned.

PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

Primary supervisor and manager of Director of Law Admissions, Admissions Counselor(s), and other admissions support staff.

Chief collaborator with Director of Law Financial Aid

Hire, train, and supervise student employees.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.
Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.
Maintains regular contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services.
Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.
Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.
Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.
Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.
Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred. This position requires excellent management and leadership capabilities as well as the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

Knowledge: Expert knowledge of graduate school admissions practices and procedures required, working knowledge of law school admissions procedures preferred. Familiarity with regulations and reporting requirements related to law school admissions and familiarity with immigration regulations applicable to international students. Working knowledge of Unite, Slate, and Workday preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite products required.

Skills: Ability to develop and execute strategic plans. Collaborative and supportive leadership and management skills. Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate a diverse team of professionals. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong customer service orientation. Innovative problem-solver.

Abilities: Ability to extract and analyze data, effectively present data to Leadership Team, develop reports and evaluate operations based on results. Ability to take initiative and work independently while managing multiple concurrent tasks and teammates. Ability to travel and work nights and weekends as needed. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Leadership Team and to manage students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Education: Bachelor's degree required. J.D. or other advanced degree preferred.

Years of Experience: Min. 6 years of experience in progressively responsible positions in higher education admissions or comparable work environment. Experience in law school admissions preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
Will be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
Will be required to attend recruiting events, conferences and training sessions locally and out-of-state.
Will be required to work occasional night and weekend events in support of recruiting activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical office environment.
Offices with equipment noise.
Offices with frequent interruptions.
Outdoor events.
Travel environments may vary.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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