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University of Virginia is hiring a Director of Admissions, School of Law to evaluate applicants and make admissions recommendations for the law school's Admissions Office. The director interviews prospective students, recruits admitted students through every phase of the admissions cycle, and helps organize on-grounds events such as tours and open houses. The role also analyzes admissions data to improve recruitment methods and start new initiatives for the office.

Highlights

Evaluate applications and make admissions recommendations to the Assistant Dean, keeping the turnaround on admissions decisions timely.
Interview prospective students over Zoom or in person, either at the Law School or at off-site locations.
Recruit admitted students during all phases of the admissions cycle.
Help organize on-grounds events such as tours, class visits, information sessions, and Admitted Students Open Houses that can involve current students, faculty, and alumni.
Collect, analyze, and interpret admissions data to support decision-making and monitor the office's performance.
Develop new initiatives while strengthening existing methods of student recruitment and data analysis.
Report to the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Chief Admissions Officer, working mostly in person at the Law School with limited remote work and some travel during the admissions cycle.
Requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant experience, with a J.D. strongly preferred.
Preferred background includes practicing law or working in law school admissions or another higher education setting, along with facility with databases and Microsoft Excel.

Director of Admissions, School of Law Full Description

The Admissions Office at the University of Virginia School of Law seeks a Director of Admissions.

Known for its unique combination of academic excellence, professionalism, and collegiality, the University of Virginia School of Law consistently ranks as one of the nation's premier law schools, and the Admissions Office is critical to its mission and culture.

The Director will evaluate applications and make admissions recommendations to the Assistant Dean, ensuring timely turnaround of admissions decisions. The Director of Admissions will interview prospective students and recruit admitted students during all phases of the admissions cycle, whether by Zoom or in-person visits at the Law School or off-site. The Director will collect, analyze, and interpret data for use in analysis, decision-making, and performance monitoring. The Director will help organize on-grounds events such as tours, class visits, admissions information sessions, and Admitted Students Open Houses, which may include the involvement of current students, faculty, and alumni. This position will enhance existing methods in student recruitment and data analysis, while also allowing development of new initiatives in the Admissions Office.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree plus five years' relevant experience is required. A J.D. is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will also have experience practicing law and/or working in law school admissions or another higher education setting. Candidates must have superior oral and written communication skills; excellent customer-service orientation; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; a strong commitment to student services; and the ability to work with a range of constituencies in a team-oriented and collegial environment. Facility with databases and Microsoft Excel is strongly preferred.

Position Type & Work Location

This is a full-time University Staff position with benefits, reporting to the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Chief Admissions Officer.
The position requires most work to be performed in person at the Law School, with the opportunity to perform a limited amount of work remotely in accordance with Law School policy. Some travel is required during the admissions cycle.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary Range

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Timeline

Application review will begin after October 26, 2026.

Additional Requirements

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0087892. Complete the application, and attach a cover letter, a CV/resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. All requested documents must be uploaded in the resume submission field, and you can combine documents into one PDF. Applications that do not have all the required documents will not receive full consideration.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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