Assistant Director, Admissions

• File Evaluation: Evaluate JD and graduate law applicant files, including academic transcripts, standardized test scores, essays, personal statements, resumes, letters of recommendation, and supporting documents. Assess applicant attributes, evaluate credentials, essays, test scores, and supporting documents. Using a defined and comprehensive rubric, analyze files for academic rigor, writing competency, leadership potential, employability, character and fitness, and alignment with the law school’s strategic plan. Render initial recommendations.
• Applicant Interviews: Create and maintain an organized system for managing an expansive applicant interview program for part-time, test-optional, and transfer students, and for pre-law advisor requests. Evaluate applicants during virtual or in-person interviews based on their prospects for success and employability in GW Law’s busy, dynamic environment.
• Applicant Counseling: Provide individual counseling to prospective students regarding the law school application process.

• Recruitment Events: Work with the Associate Director of Admissions to plan and execute all aspects of on-site and off-site applicant and admitted student events and recruitment initiatives.
• Tours: Provide tours and a welcoming experience for visitors, including prospective and admitted students for all degree programs. Enhance student and alumni engagement to optimize yield and relationships with law school partners.
• On-Campus and Off-Campus Events: Knowledgeably, warmly, and effectively welcome prospective students to GW Law at LSAC forums or other select events.
• Communications: Collaborate with the Associate Director on communications matters, including text outreach, admitted student site, and web updates. Gain familiarity with LSAC outreach and CRM programs.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• MA or JD preferred.
• Previous experience in graduate/professional admissions in higher education.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex qualitative data into clear, persuasive, and objective evaluation summaries.
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate non-traditional backgrounds, mixed academic records, and personal histories.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling highly confidential or sensitive information.
• Excellent customer service skills, including advising and recruitment skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency or comfort with technology and related applications (for example, LSAC’s Unite database, Emma, Canva, Drupal, Zoom Scheduler).
• Strong multitasking abilities.
• Experience in event planning/management.
• Ability to travel off-site on a limited basis for recruitment events.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience/comfortability working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.

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The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.