Director of Admissions

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STA00182PO25

Enrollment Management

Admissions

Admissions Director

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132587

M3 - Managerial

Director of Admissions

Columbia

Richland

School of Law

LAW School

8

$79,302

$79,302-$95,000 commensurate with experience

Full Time

37.5

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.

12 months

Student Services

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes

30

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.

Yes

25

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.

Yes

30

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.

Yes

15

No

Non-Essential

1

03/07/2025

04/21/2025

No

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/184307

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