Director of Admissions - Thomas R. Kline Law School

Director of Admissions - Thomas R. Kline Law School

Salary:                Commensurate with experience
Benefits:            Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:           Thomas R. Kline Law School
Position Status:        Full-time                                             
Hours:                      Varied
Position Number:  224003/10-1067
FLSA Status:             Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Admissions is responsible for the strategic oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University’s enrollment management efforts for J.D. and LL.M. programs. Responsibilities of this position include annual enrollment forecasting, scholarship and pricing strategies, marketing and recruitment, application evaluation, admissions, and oversight of admissions operations and reporting.  Reporting to the Dean of the School of Law, the successful candidate will be collaborative, strategic, analytical, forward-thinking, have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to execute effectively so that we ensure the continued attraction and enrollment of a diverse cohort of academically driven students.  This position offers growth and development opportunities, with the potential to advance into an Assistant Dean role.

Founded In 1911, the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University is the only Spiritan Catholic Law School in the nation and has been welcoming of all faiths and backgrounds from the start.  We believe that education is a path to empowerment and we believe in cultivating lawyers with a leadership mindset who will impact our society in profound ways.  The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University is centered in the heart of Pittsburgh, a city knows for its livability, affordability and is the second largest city in Pennsylvania. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compiles and analyzes data to determine marketplace challenges and opportunities and develop appropriate strategic admission and financial aid responses.

Identifies market opportunities for the existing program suite as well as new program opportunities.
Collaboratively develops, with the Law Dean, Enrollment Management Group (EMG) and Finance and Business, a pricing and scholarship strategy to maximize the enrollment and retention of a diverse group of academically talented students as well as achieve net tuition revenue objectives.
Designs, develops, and executes short and long-term enrollment planning initiatives.

Manages office communication efforts, in conjunction with university-wide, School of Law and EMG Marketing and Communication representatives, including publications (print and digital), social media, and the Law Admission’s website.

Conducts and participates in various meetings involving School of Law constituents, including administration, faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

Plans and implements on- and off-campus, and virtual recruitment programs such as, individual visits, group visits, Information Sessions, Admitted Student Day, and pipeline programs. 

Develops and implements the comprehensive communication plan for inquiries, applicants, and accepted students using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Reviews all applications for admission. Makes admission decisions and recommendations and works collaboratively with faculty members as an ex officio member of the law school admissions committee.

Stays current with law school trends and admissions best practices, ensuring compliance with law school admissions standards set forth by the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) and American Bar Association (ABA).

Acts as liaison to Enrollment Management Group, Finance and Business, Academic Affairs, Financial Aid and other University departments.

Works with colleagues across the University to collaboratively improve and manage the functions of student recruitment.

Establishes and cultivates relationships with a regional network of pre-law advisors from both public and private institutions.

Supervises staff members including the Associate Directors of Admissions, Administrative Assistant, and student ambassadors.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Masters degree from an accredited institution.

Budget and resource management experience.

Experience developing scholarship strategy in line with institutional enrollment goals.

Served in a leadership capacity overseeing law school admissions for a minimum of three years.

Preferred qualifications:

JD from an accredited institution.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Charismatic, energetic, and effective communicator, ability to foster internal and external relationships and a strong commitment to student service and collaboration.

Previous experience developing and implementing marketing and recruitment strategies both regionally and nationally.

Prior experience working with admissions and financial aid software, technology, web-based tools, and programs such as, Microsoft Teams, Banner, Slate and Unite.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities to meet targeted enrollment goals.
Demonstrated management skills with the ability to collaborate, lead, inspire and motivate a team of admission professionals.

Ability to exercise sound judgment, adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards of professional school admissions.

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.