Admissions Manager

Job Summary :

The Admissions Manager assists with various activities related to recruiting, evaluating, and yielding candidates for admission to the law school’s programs.

Position requires significant travel and work on evenings and weekends during the peak recruitment season; evaluates admissions applications;

conducts evaluative admissions interviews; and assists with the student recruitment and financial aid process.

Please note : Extensive travel is required during the recruitment and yield season

Specific Responsibilities :

File Review & Financial Aid / Scholarship

• Conduct initial file review on over 1,500 JD programs applications and 500 LLM programs applications. Expertise would allow for evaluation of international undergraduate and graduate law transcripts from nations around the world
• Determine language proficiency through both an evaluation of standardized tests and interview results
• Provide input to the Admissions Committee regarding admissions decision on each file
• Provide input to the Scholarship / Fellowship Committee regarding financial aid allocations Enter scholarship / fellowship awards within admissions database to maintain accuracy
• Through report execution, release scholarship / fellowship award notifications to admitted students

Conduct applicant interviews and evaluations.

• Graduate and International Programs
• Interviews would evaluate an applicant’s educational background, work experience, and English competencies
• JD Programs Interviews would gather information about law school interest and intent, career focus, and Northwestern focus

Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO)

• Obtain and maintain active DSO Status with SEVIS and DHS adhering to necessary government protocols with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS)
• Provide accurate information on the student visa and I-20 request process to all international admitted students across all law programs
• Counsel admitted students on the student visa process
• Maintain I-20 request data and figures accurately for all law school programs, and assist OISS with the planning and updating of programs cyclically
• Process all incoming international law student I-20 and DS-2019 requests, approximately 230 requests annually
• Collaborate with the OISS to provide international law students with university wide resources and maintaining proper student visa status

Applicant Recruitment

• Represent the Law School at regional, national, and international recruiting initiatives including fairs, forums, and events through positively marketing the law school
• Provide on-site information sessions, presentations, and guided tours of the Law School
• Meet with prospective applicants and applicants to provide guidance on the application process

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree;

OR appropriate combination of education and experience.

Minimum 2 years of experience in Admissions

Minimum Competencies : (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Possess initiative and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office and strong skills working with databases and spreadsheet applications.
• Possess a high level of customer service orientation and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, works under minimal supervision, and demonstrate excellent problem solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license required for travel to recruitment events
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary
• Availability for extensive travel, sometimes a week or more at a time

Preferred Qualifications :

• JD Degree or Bachelor’s degree and 3+years
• 2-4 years work experience in an administrative capacity, preferably in a University environment.
• Familiarity with law school admissions activities and processes.

Benefits :

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