Director of JD Admissions

Company: George Mason University
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Position Information



Position Information




Department
Antonin Scalia Law School




Alternate Department Description
JD Admissions




Criminal Background Check
Standard Background Check




Motor Vehicle Background Check
No




Statement of Economic Interest
Not Applicable




Job Category
Administrative or Professional Faculty




Role (State) Job Title
Director of JD Admissions




Working Title
Director of JD Admissions




Job Type
Full-Time




Position Number
FA99EZ




Recruit Number
FAC8829




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Location
Arlington, VA




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Salary
Salary starting in the mid $80k's commensurate with education and experience.




Web Announcement

Director of JD Admissions

The George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School's Admissions Office seeks a Director of JD Admissions. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.

About the School:

To educate students to become lawyers, the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School has designated a curriculum that addresses three of the most pressing requirements of contemporary legal practice: facility with economic and quantitative methods, the increasing need for specialization, and a thorough grounding in fundamental skills of legal research, writing & analysis. George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School is located in Arlington, VA, just two miles from downtown Washington, D.C. Antonin Scalia Law School is a Top 50 law school. A relatively young law school, Scalia Law offers students an opportunity to pursue a JD, JM, or an LLM.

About the Position:

The Director of JD Admissions will work under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Enrollment Management and in conjunction with the Admissions Office staff, the faculty Admissions Committee, the Career and Academic Services Office, the Financial Aid Office, the Records Office, and other departments within the University to carry out the work of the Admissions Office.

Responsibilities:

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• Evaluate applications and make admissions recommendations to the Assistant Dean, ensuring timely turnaround of admissions decisions;
  
• Develop and administer scholarship strategies in awarding and processing scholarships for admitted students;
  
• Prepare, review, and analyze reports on admissions decisions and scholarship awards;
  
• Manage Scalia Law's Interview Program, including supervising alumni interviewers and application readers;
  
• Attend national and regional recruiting events, which will require overnight, weekday, and weekend travel;
  
• Coordinate law school's recruitment effort for JD students, including planning and implementation of all prospective and yield recruiting campaigns and events;
  
• Lead the transfer admission process;
  
• Serve as a liaison to departments such as the library, technology department, career services office, and others in relation to JD matriculation;
  
• Ensure the Admissions Office's scholarship, expenses, and communication budget is on track; involves consulting with the Assistant Dean and providing various reports;
  
• Manage day-to-day admissions matters of the JD Admissions team, overseeing the work-flow and assignment of responsibilities; and
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  
  
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  • JD or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience;
    
  • Significant experience in admissions, pre-law advising, or other university affairs setting, preferably related to legal education;
    
  • Demonstrated, effective verbal and written communication skills;
    
  • Demonstrated, effective planning and project management skills; and
    
  • Demonstrated organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills that indicate an ability to work independently as well as part of the team.
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    
    
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    • Experience with ACES2; and
      
    • Experience with Banner.
      
      
      
      
      
      Special Instructions to Applicants
      For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number FA99EZ at http://jobs.gmu.edu; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three work-related professional references with contact information.
      
      
      
      
      For Full Consideration, Apply by:
      08/20/2022
      
      
      
      
      Posting Date
      08/03/2022
      
      
      
      
      Job Close Date
      
      
      
      
      
      Open Until Filled?
      Yes
      
      
      
      
      Telework Friendly?
      
      
      
      
      
      Mason Ad Statement
      Great Careers Begin at Mason!
      
      George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report "Up and Coming" spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.
      
      Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
      
      If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
      
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      Equity Statement
      George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
      
      
      
      
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