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Northeastern University is hiring a Director of International & Graduate Admissions to grow the School of Law's non-JD graduate programs by raising the number of applicants, admits, and matriculants. The director builds recruitment and yield strategy, decides admission and scholarship awards, and runs the programs' marketing and student communications. The role also manages relationships with partner institutions abroad and the third-party vendors that support graduate and online recruitment.

Highlights

Manage recruitment, application, and admissions processes for the LL.M. and MLS programs, including tracking applications, analyzing enrollment data, and maintaining admissions records.
Review LL.M. and MLS applications for admissibility, make final admission decisions and scholarship awards, and set the scholarship strategy for both programs.
Evaluate JD advanced standing applications from foreign attorneys and give periodic support to the JD program, such as reading application files and joining admissions-wide events.
Develop international and domestic recruitment strategy and travel as needed to promote the programs in new and key markets.
Oversee the enrollment and marketing efforts of third-party partners that support graduate and online programs such as the MLS and the Online LLM.
Create and revise print and web marketing materials, run the online marketing strategy, and place print and online ads through outside vendors while managing the recruitment, advertising, and publications budget.
Manage communication streams for prospective, admitted, and enrolled students and serve as primary owner of the Online LL.M./LL.M. and MLS web pages.
Cultivate day-to-day partnerships with institutions abroad to build the graduate enrollment pipeline, and report enrollment performance and market trends to the Associate Dean.
Hold a bachelor’s degree (a JD or related law degree is preferred) with experience in student recruitment, admissions, and marketing academic programs; experience with international students is highly recommended.
The posted hiring range is $76,335 to $107,823.75 per year.

Director of International & Graduate Admissions Full Description

About the Opportunity

The Director of Graduate Enrollment and Admissions reports to the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Admissions and Financial Aid and develops recruitment and yield strategies to grow the School of Law's graduate programs, with a primary focus on non-JD programs (LL.M. and MLS), by increasing the number of applicants, admits, and matriculants. The Director creates, updates, and manages application and admissions processes for the LL.M. and MLS programs and develops marketing/recruiting strategy for prospective students, including international applicants. In consultation with the Dean and Associate Dean, the Director may support the launch of new graduate program initiatives as they arise, such as online or hybrid degrees and certificates. The Director also oversees and manages third-party partners with regard to admissions and recruitment functions.

Experience in the operation of an academic program is highly recommended. Effective oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work with a culturally diverse constituency and community are required. Must be highly proficient in data management. Must be proficient in word processing and in the use of social media as a marketing and communication tool. Experience working with international students is highly recommended. Experience working with law students is a plus. Facility with project management databases is a plus. Creativity and self-motivation are a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and skills required for this position are normally obtained through a Bachelor's degree (JD or related law degree preferred) and experience working in student recruitment, admissions, and marketing academic programs.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Enrollment (40%)

Manages LL.M. and MLS recruitment, application, and admissions processes, including tracking applications, analyzing enrollment data, and maintaining admissions records
Communicates with applicants and admitted students
Reviews LL.M. and MLS applications for admissibility, rendering final admission decisions and scholarship awards
Develops scholarship strategy for LL.M. and MLS programs
Reviews JD advanced standing applications for foreign attorneys
Develops international and domestic recruitment strategy for the LL.M. and MLS programs
Travels as needed to promote the program, both internationally and domestically, including to new or key markets to support recruitment efforts
Provides periodic support to the JD program (online and traditional), such as reading application files as needed and participating in Admissions-wide events
Oversees enrollment and marketing efforts of third-party partners for graduate and online programs (e.g., MLS and Online LLM).

Online LL.M./LL.M. and MLS Communications & Marketing (30%)

Creates/revises print and web-based marketing materials
Develops and executes online marketing strategy
Sources and manages all print and online marketing ads with outside vendors
Creates and manages prospective, admitted, and enrolled student communication streams
Primary responsibility for maintaining Online LL.M./LL.M. and MLS web pages

Program Development (20%)

Supports the Associate Dean and senior leadership in evaluating market opportunities and provides input that informs the direction of new and existing graduate programs and initiatives.
Cultivates and manages day-to-day international partnership relationships with institutions abroad, in support of the Associate Dean's strategic partnership initiatives, to build the graduate enrollment pipeline and extend the School of Law's outreach internationally.
Tracks and reports on enrollment performance and market trends for graduate programs to inform the Associate Dean's enrollment strategy and planning.

Budget Management (10%)

Manages the marketing budget for the LL.M. and MLS programs, including recruitment, advertising, and publications

Position Type

Enrollment

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

110S

Expected Hiring Range:

$76,335.00 - $107,823.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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