This position will work onsite our Grand Forks, ND campus.
Purpose of Position
The Admissions Counselor is responsible for the direct recruitment of law students and the maintenance of records related to the recruitment process. The recruitment of high-quality students is critical to the success of the law school in maintaining funding for the delivery of our educational program and in reaching the next level of excellence. The Admissions Counselor reports directly to the Director of Admissions and Records.
Duties & Responsibilities
Recruitment of prospective law students.
Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of admissions recruitment and related events.
Meet and counsel prospective law students through in-person and virtual interactions.
Represent the School of Law at recruiting events throughout the United States and Canada.
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the School of Law's academic program and extra- and co-curricular opportunities and effectively convey that knowledge to prospective students.
Inform and counsel prospective students on admissions processes, campus life, student services, career opportunities, and related aspects of law student recruitment.
Understand the benefits and opportunities of attending the School of Law and highlight those benefits and opportunities to prospective students.
Regularly communicate with the Director of Admissions and Records and others at the School of Law to ensure consistent and timely communication with prospective applicants.
Connect admitted applicants to faculty, staff, students, and/or alumni as needed. 20% - Assist with School of Law administration.
Contribute to the success of the School of Law through college and constructive participation in administrative efforts.
This position requires frequent travel to recruiting events (often held outside of normal business hours) and to locations that are not serviced by public transportation.
Required Competencies
Ability to attend to multiple tasks/initiatives simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional discretion and judgment.
Ability to relate to and work with students in a professional program.
Strong commitment to public legal education and student success. Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Clear ability to interact effectively and appropriately with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and appropriate external constituencies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
Ability to work with a high degree of independence within School of Law/institutional guidelines and processes.
Willingness to travel extensively.
Independent judgment and discretionary decision-making as related to major position functions.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree
2 years of experience using technology tools for communication, record keeping, and management of data
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school (conferred by position start date); OR Master's degree in counseling, higher education, business, public administration, human resources, or related field (conferred by position start date).
Previous recruiting experience.
Experience working in a legal or higher education setting, or with academic programs.
Experience with and/or knowledge of Canadian law licensure issues and processes.
