Assistant Director (HR title: Law Admissions Assistant Director) at Southern Methodist University Inc in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

Description



Salary Range:



Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications



About SMU



SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.


SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.


SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.


Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.


SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.



About the Position:



This role is an on-campus, in-person position.


Serve as the logistics coordinator for all JD on-campus recruiting and yield events, including JD orientation. Serve as the primary admissions counselor for the JD admissions office and represent the law school at recruiting events across the country. Manage student workers and coordinate all campus visits. Execute the comprehensive yield framework for the law school. Manage and update the website, technology initiatives, social media, and prepare marketing materials. Manage and make recommendations for transfer admissions process.



Essential Functions:

• Recruitment: serve as the primary admissions counselor for the JD admissions office and represent the law school at recruiting events across the country. Oversee all visits and tours of the law school quadrangle for prospective and admitted students and their families.
  
  


• Events: coordinate logistics for all recruiting and yield events (including JD orientation); coordinate all event logistics from conception to completion including room reservations, catering, RSVPs/guest lists, name tags, rentals, payment of vendors, IT arrangements, and parking.
  
  


• Student workers: manage student workers and coordinate all campus visits.
  
  


• Yield: execute the comprehensive yield framework for the law school.
  
  


• Transfer admissions: manage and make recommendations for transfer admissions process.
  
  


• Manage and update the website, technology initiatives, social media, and prepare marketing materials.
  
  

Qualifications



Education and Experience:



Bachelor's is required.


A minimum of three (3) years of experience is required, preferably in higher education.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:



Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Strong attention to detail is a must. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to maintain paper and electronic files. Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions and seek assistance when necessary. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.


Candidate must demonstrate high level competency with MS Suite. Knowledge of and/or experience with PeopleSoft and UNITE is a plus.


Significant travel is required, especially during the fall recruitment season.



Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time


• Bend, squat and stand


• Push/Pull


• Handle objects (dexterity)

Deadline to Apply:



Open until filled.



EEO Statement:



SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.



Benefits:



SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.


SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.


The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits. Apply Now