University of South Carolina
Assistant Dean for Admissions
🇺🇸
Columbia, SC
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$95K - $148K
💻
Enrollment
🗓️
May 28th, 2026
CRM
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Assistant Dean for Admissions. The role involves leading the law school's admissions vision and goals by overseeing recruitment, admissions operations, enrollment strategy, scholarship awards, and applicant management to attract and enroll a qualified, mission-aligned class. The assistant dean builds relationships with top feeder schools and utilizes knowledge of legal education trends, financial aid, and demographic factors affecting applicants.
Highlights
- Oversee admissions department operations including application processing, communications, decision recommendations, report maintenance, and budget management.
- Develop and implement admissions communications and marketing strategies collaborating with Communications department.
- Review admissions files and make admissions and scholarship recommendations aligned with school goals and budget.
- Establish and advance recruitment strategies, build relationships with feeder schools, and develop pipeline and outreach programs.
- Utilize CRM platforms such as Slate, application software (LSAC Unite), and reporting tools for enrollment forecasting and financial aid decisions.
- Require a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of related experience, including management; 8 years of law school admissions experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of legal education, enrollment management practices, and holistic admissions review methods.
- Demonstrate leadership skills to manage staff, maintain professionalism, and execute strategic initiatives.
- Salary range: $95,423 to $147,906, commensurate with qualifications.
- Work schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with some weekend, night work, and travel required.
Assistant Dean for Admissions Full Description
Assistant Dean for Admissions
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 11, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Posting Number | STA00378PO26
Job Family | Enrollment Management
Job Function | Enrollment Management
USC Market Title | Assistant Dean, Enrollment Management
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132611
Job Level | E0 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title) | Assistant Dean for Admissions
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | School of Law
Department | LAW School of Law
State Pay Range | Unclassified
USC Market Range | MRL - $95,423 $121,664 $147,906
Anticipated Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch, some weekends and nights as well as some travel. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
Posting Number | STA00378PO26
Job Family | Enrollment Management
Job Function | Enrollment Management
USC Market Title | Assistant Dean, Enrollment Management
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132611
Job Level | E0 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title) | Assistant Dean for Admissions
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | School of Law
Department | LAW School of Law
State Pay Range | Unclassified
USC Market Range | MRL - $95,423 $121,664 $147,906
Anticipated Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch, some weekends and nights as well as some travel. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | With direction from the Dean, the Assistant Dean for Admissions serves as the strategic leader responsible for shaping, implementing, and advancing the law school’s admissions vision and goals. The assistant dean oversees recruitment, admissions operations, enrollment strategy, scholarship awards, and applicant managment to attract and enroll a highly qualified and mission-aligned class. The successful assistant dean must be able to build strong relationships with top feeder schools and have knowledge of legal education trends, experience with financial aid and scholarships awards, and sensitivity to demographic and market conditions affecting law school applicants.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Eight years of law school admissions experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Legal Education LandscapeHigh level of familiarity with the environment of legal education, the legal profession, and the academic programs and curriculum of the School of Law.
Enrollment ManagementKnowledge of holistic admissions review, application evaluation processes, yield management and enrollment forecasting, scholarship strategies, pipeline development, familiarity with metrics affecting law school competitiveness.
Analytical and Technical SkillsExperience and knowledge of CRM platforms (such as Slate), application processing software (LSAC Unite), reporting tools and dashboards, and familiarity with predictive modeling for yield forecasting and financial aid decisions. Ability to recognize and implement new technologies and methods to achieve institutional goals.
Communications and Relationship building
Strong inter-personal and customer-service skills and ability to work well with various constituencies, including faculty, staff, alumni, students, applicants, and other groups. Persuasive writing and messaging, excellent presentation and public-speaking skills.
Leadership and Management
Ability to lead the admissions team. Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, energy, and commitment. Ability to manage multiple tasks in an organized strategic and detail-oriented way while remaining personable, supportive, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering the highest quality of service. Possesses sound judgement, high discretion and confidentiality, and adaptability under pressure. Ability to think strategically, solve problems and take initiative.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Eight years of law school admissions experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Legal Education LandscapeHigh level of familiarity with the environment of legal education, the legal profession, and the academic programs and curriculum of the School of Law.
Enrollment ManagementKnowledge of holistic admissions review, application evaluation processes, yield management and enrollment forecasting, scholarship strategies, pipeline development, familiarity with metrics affecting law school competitiveness.
Analytical and Technical SkillsExperience and knowledge of CRM platforms (such as Slate), application processing software (LSAC Unite), reporting tools and dashboards, and familiarity with predictive modeling for yield forecasting and financial aid decisions. Ability to recognize and implement new technologies and methods to achieve institutional goals.
Communications and Relationship building
Strong inter-personal and customer-service skills and ability to work well with various constituencies, including faculty, staff, alumni, students, applicants, and other groups. Persuasive writing and messaging, excellent presentation and public-speaking skills.
Leadership and Management
Ability to lead the admissions team. Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, energy, and commitment. Ability to manage multiple tasks in an organized strategic and detail-oriented way while remaining personable, supportive, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering the highest quality of service. Possesses sound judgement, high discretion and confidentiality, and adaptability under pressure. Ability to think strategically, solve problems and take initiative.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Admissions Department Operations- Oversees the work of the admissions department to include fulfilling information requests, application processing, communications with prospective students, reviewing applications, recommending admissions decisions to the Admissions Committee, including scholarship awards, disseminating decisions, maintaining reports for internal and external reporting (US News and ABA), and managing the enrollment process. Supervises departmental staff and manages the departmental budget.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Admissions Communications and Marketing- Works with the school’s Communications department to create an effective communications strategy to expand the admissions funnel and achieve admissions goals. With support from Communications, creates the online and print viewbook, web content, email and CRM messaging, and a social media plan for admissions marketing with timelines. Communicates with prospective students, applicants, prelaw advisors, relevant undergraduate stakeholders and members of the public about the admissions process and the school’s programs and strengths. Also works with the Communications team on a content calendar for prospective applicants and admitted students.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | FIle Reading-Responsible for reviewing admissions files and making admissions and scholarship recomendations to the admissions committee and the Dean. Ensures admissions and scholarship decisions are equitable, mission-driven and aligned with the school goals, priorities and budget.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Recruitment Strategy-Working with the Dean, responsible for establishing, shaping, implementing and advancing the law school’s admissions recruitment strategy by staying ahead of current and future legal education admissions trends. Serves as the public face of the law school in the admissions process. Builds relationships with top feeder schools and develops pipeline programming, reachback programming and outreach initiatives to improve matriculation rates for the most competititve students. Establishes a strategic travel and communications plan for the Admissions Office to achieve admissions goals.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Admissions Communications and Marketing- Works with the school’s Communications department to create an effective communications strategy to expand the admissions funnel and achieve admissions goals. With support from Communications, creates the online and print viewbook, web content, email and CRM messaging, and a social media plan for admissions marketing with timelines. Communicates with prospective students, applicants, prelaw advisors, relevant undergraduate stakeholders and members of the public about the admissions process and the school’s programs and strengths. Also works with the Communications team on a content calendar for prospective applicants and admitted students.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | FIle Reading-Responsible for reviewing admissions files and making admissions and scholarship recomendations to the admissions committee and the Dean. Ensures admissions and scholarship decisions are equitable, mission-driven and aligned with the school goals, priorities and budget.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Recruitment Strategy-Working with the Dean, responsible for establishing, shaping, implementing and advancing the law school’s admissions recruitment strategy by staying ahead of current and future legal education admissions trends. Serves as the public face of the law school in the admissions process. Builds relationships with top feeder schools and develops pipeline programming, reachback programming and outreach initiatives to improve matriculation rates for the most competititve students. Establishes a strategic travel and communications plan for the Admissions Office to achieve admissions goals.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 09/01/2026
Job Open Date | 05/27/2026
Job Close Date | 07/11/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by July 11, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/206965
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date | 09/01/2026
Job Open Date | 05/27/2026
Job Close Date | 07/11/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by July 11, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/206965
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a job related field and at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
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