What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Admissions position at University of South Carolina Student Government?
Posting Summary
Logo https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/2997/docs/875360.png Posting Number STA00182PO25 Job Family Enrollment Management Job Function Admissions USC Market Title Admissions Director Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132587 Job Level M3 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Director of Admissions Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division School of Law Department LAW School State Pay Band 8 Approved Starting Salary $79,302 Advertised Salary Range $79,302-$95,000 commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with an hour for lunch each day.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
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.
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.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Director of Admissions has a critical role in administering all facets of the admissions program for the School of Law. The Director will use data to direct resources of time, effort, and funding to plan, implement, and refine recruitment efforts of the Law Admissions Office. The Director has supervisory authority over admissions support staff and manages the customer relationship management (CRM) platform for the Admissions process. The Director collaborates with the Associate Director for Admissions Operations and the Vice Dean for Admissions and Career & Professional Development. The Director exerts leadership in the team effort to continuously evaluate the unit’s competitive position relative to other law schools and the applicant pool and recommend steps to meet enrollment goals established by the Dean.
Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications
J.D. degree, or law or other graduate school admission experience preferred. Should be familiar with the environment of legal education, higher education, or the legal profession.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
A high level of interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to relate well to a diverse constituency and to maintain a collegial, service-oriented office environment. Comprehensive knowledge of the academic programs of the School of Law will be critical. Ability to work proficiently with spreadsheet, word processing, and database and CRM computer programs. Outstanding oral and written communication skills; must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under deadline pressure.
Job Duties
Job Duty
RECRUITMENT /RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT With the Vice Dean and in collaboration with the Admissions team, develop a comprehensive recruitment strategy to include in-person and virtual events, national recruitment fairs, direct outreach using digital marketing, admitted student events, and private events with targeted undergraduate schools. Design and supervise efforts for the strategic involvement of faculty, alumni, and students in personal recruitment of prospects, applicants, admitted candidates, and members of the entering class. Collaborate with admissions team to develop, install, manage, and evaluate communication plans for prospect, applicant, admitted candidate, alumni networker, and advisor audiences and other stakeholders, across multiple platforms and within prescribed budget parameters. Work with team to refine and direct the Law Ambassador and tour/visit programs. Represent the law school at recruitment events. Establish and maintain relationships with professional contacts and advisors.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
STRATEGIC SCHOLARSHIP & ENROLLMENT PROCESS MANAGEMENT. Within the Admissions team, exhibit leadership in the design and use of data and predictive models to guide the offers of admission and scholarship awards. Serve as one of the points of triangulation of data and professional judgement to assign appropriate scholarship amount to admitted candidates. Analyze data to adjust scholarship award process within an admission cycle in response to shifting market conditions, changes in scholarship budgets, changes in applicant activity, and yield from offers made. Communicate with scholarship recipients to enhance their likelihood of enrollment.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
EVALUATE CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION. Review and evaluate applications for admission, using professional judgment in applying the stated criteria for admission to evaluate candidates. Recommend action on individual applicants and candidates for admission in the context of a strategic enrollment goals. Direct the process of admitting candidates from the waiting list in the context of those who are late applicants.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
COMMUNICATIONS AND CRM. Responsible for managing the customer relationship management (CRM) platform for the Admissions process. Develop content for marketing materials for prospective students and oversee effective dissemination of materials across multiple platforms.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 03/07/2025 Job Close Date 04/21/2025 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 April 21, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/184307 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.
Logo https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/2997/docs/875360.png Posting Number STA00182PO25 Job Family Enrollment Management Job Function Admissions USC Market Title Admissions Director Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132587 Job Level M3 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Director of Admissions Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division School of Law Department LAW School State Pay Band 8 Approved Starting Salary $79,302 Advertised Salary Range $79,302-$95,000 commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with an hour for lunch each day.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
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.
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.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Director of Admissions has a critical role in administering all facets of the admissions program for the School of Law. The Director will use data to direct resources of time, effort, and funding to plan, implement, and refine recruitment efforts of the Law Admissions Office. The Director has supervisory authority over admissions support staff and manages the customer relationship management (CRM) platform for the Admissions process. The Director collaborates with the Associate Director for Admissions Operations and the Vice Dean for Admissions and Career & Professional Development. The Director exerts leadership in the team effort to continuously evaluate the unit’s competitive position relative to other law schools and the applicant pool and recommend steps to meet enrollment goals established by the Dean.
Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications
J.D. degree, or law or other graduate school admission experience preferred. Should be familiar with the environment of legal education, higher education, or the legal profession.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
A high level of interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to relate well to a diverse constituency and to maintain a collegial, service-oriented office environment. Comprehensive knowledge of the academic programs of the School of Law will be critical. Ability to work proficiently with spreadsheet, word processing, and database and CRM computer programs. Outstanding oral and written communication skills; must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under deadline pressure.
Job Duties
Job Duty
RECRUITMENT /RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT With the Vice Dean and in collaboration with the Admissions team, develop a comprehensive recruitment strategy to include in-person and virtual events, national recruitment fairs, direct outreach using digital marketing, admitted student events, and private events with targeted undergraduate schools. Design and supervise efforts for the strategic involvement of faculty, alumni, and students in personal recruitment of prospects, applicants, admitted candidates, and members of the entering class. Collaborate with admissions team to develop, install, manage, and evaluate communication plans for prospect, applicant, admitted candidate, alumni networker, and advisor audiences and other stakeholders, across multiple platforms and within prescribed budget parameters. Work with team to refine and direct the Law Ambassador and tour/visit programs. Represent the law school at recruitment events. Establish and maintain relationships with professional contacts and advisors.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
STRATEGIC SCHOLARSHIP & ENROLLMENT PROCESS MANAGEMENT. Within the Admissions team, exhibit leadership in the design and use of data and predictive models to guide the offers of admission and scholarship awards. Serve as one of the points of triangulation of data and professional judgement to assign appropriate scholarship amount to admitted candidates. Analyze data to adjust scholarship award process within an admission cycle in response to shifting market conditions, changes in scholarship budgets, changes in applicant activity, and yield from offers made. Communicate with scholarship recipients to enhance their likelihood of enrollment.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
EVALUATE CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION. Review and evaluate applications for admission, using professional judgment in applying the stated criteria for admission to evaluate candidates. Recommend action on individual applicants and candidates for admission in the context of a strategic enrollment goals. Direct the process of admitting candidates from the waiting list in the context of those who are late applicants.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
COMMUNICATIONS AND CRM. Responsible for managing the customer relationship management (CRM) platform for the Admissions process. Develop content for marketing materials for prospective students and oversee effective dissemination of materials across multiple platforms.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 03/07/2025 Job Close Date 04/21/2025 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 April 21, 2025.
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
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/184307 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.
Salary : $79,302 - $95,000
