Assistant Director of Graduate, International, and Certificate Programs

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USD School of Law is one of the 84 law schools elected to the Order of the Coif a national honor society for law school graduates. The law schools faculty is a strong group of outstanding scholars and teachers with national and international reputations and currently ranks in the top 20% (36th out of 204) among U.S. law schools in scholarly impact according to a 2018 study. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Founded in 1954 the law school is part of the University of San Diego a private independent Roman Catholic university chartered in 1949.

The University of San Diego an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972 USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any or no religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanitys urgent challenges.

The Assistant Director of GraduateInternational and Certificate Programs is responsible for the following: coordinate recruitment and marketing efforts for the GraduateInternational and Certificate Programs Office; manage new student enrollment and scholarships; ; oversee the development and regular update of LL.M. M.S. in Legal Studies Study Abroad and other international initiative websites and marketing materials; and develop retention strategies to promote and assure a positive student experience. The Assistant Director reports to the Assistant Dean and works in a collaborative relationship with the Associate Director other student services offices and the faculty. Position requires a valid CA drivers license and US passport; some overnight and international travel is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate admissions recruitment and marketing efforts for the Graduate and International Programs Office:

Oversee all office contacts with more than 1000 prospective students and visitors to the five graduate (LL.M.) programs the M.S. in Legal Studies summer and semester study abroad programs and the U.S. Law and Policy Program or similar programming. Work with the Assistant Dean and Associate Director to develop and execute a marketing and outreach strategy for these programs to prospective markets (e.g. attorneys law schools law firms graduate schools the legal market etc.) nationally and internationally. Manage the offices distribution of information to prospective applicants regarding admission and financial aid. Maintain regular contact with prospective applicants to encourage their application to the School of Law and with admitted applicants to encourage their matriculation to the School of Law. Review transcripts and admissions documents for U.S. and international applicants in conjunction with the Associate Director for admission to the program. Provide periodic status reports to the Assistant Dean of all inquiries and efforts to enroll admitted students. Represent the law school at recruitment events and opportunities; this entails some local regional national and occasionally international travel. Work with Director and the Office of Alumni Affairs to create an outreach program to alumni focused on the area of recruitment and referral to USD. Perform other duties and tasks related to marketing and recruitment as needed.

Update the Graduate and International Programs website and publications:

Oversee the development of an expanded and comprehensive website to serve prospective and enrolled students. Work with the Assistant Dean Associate Director and the Communications Office in the development of print and electronic marketing materials. Work with outside vendors in the areas of advertising and marketing. Develop and update program application forms and application processes for the LL.M. programs M.S. in Legal Studies program summer and semester study abroad programs and U.S. Law and Policy Program or similar programming. Work annually with the Law School Admissions Council to maintain electronic application service for LL.M. applicants.

Manage new student enrollment:

Provide regular reports to the Assistant Dean regarding projected enrollments and scholarship awards. Serve as the LLM primary admissions contact with the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). Be familiar with and regularly use the LSACs Unite admissions platform to process applicants from the recruiting stage through matriculation. Manage all applicant records in Unite. Serve as the primary member of the admissions committee in Unite. Train department staff in the use of Unite. Manage student records in Banner and other student records platforms and portals. Manage the administration of the Graduate Programs merit scholarship budget. Maintain a positive working relationship with School of Law Financial Aid Office and USDs Student Financial Services to resolve billing issues for LL.M. and M.S. students. Coordinate regular contact with incoming students about university services (e.g. housing e-mail student accounts etc.). Coordinate new student orientation amongst other events and activities for incoming students. Perform other duties and tasks related to new students and the admission process as needed.

Advise prospective students and incoming students:

Advise students about the curriculum in their respective graduate law programs. Provide specific information about academic requirements for all programs including required course elective options and Concentrations (if any) amongst other information needed for enrollment.

Assist in developing and implementing new non-degree programs:

Collaborate with the Assistant Dean and Associate Director in creating and implementing new non-degree in-person and/or online workshops seminars and courses that serve as marketing feeders for our academic programs. Perform other duties and tasks related to assisting with non-degree programs as needed.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

• CA drivers license and current passport required for travel (some trips may be extended).

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required.
• Minimum of two years professional experience in higher education or student services at the graduate level.
• Proven skills in written and oral communication (including writing samples); experience in marketing strongly preferred.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative in managing projects and ability to develop and keep to time lines.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends will be occasionally required.
• Ability to be proactive with respect to suggestions for improving all aspects of the programs.
• Highly organized team player management and organization.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in database management including basic-intermediate report writing skills.
• Ability to work in a busy customer service oriented office and handle chaotic and calm periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD or other graduate level degree preferred.
• At least one year in legal education preferred.

$5900 - 6500 per month; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical dental vision a retirement contribution given to you by the University and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience education and other factors including departmental budget.

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Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date:Open until filled

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