What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Advisor, Law MLS Program position at William & Mary?
Position Information
Position Number
H0944W
Position Title
Admissions Advisor, Law MLS Program
Employment Category
Hourly
Location
William & Mary
Department
3N1000 Law School Faculty Operations
Unit Mission Statement
William & Mary Law School provides an exceptional education for tomorrow’s lawyers. As the nation’s first law school, we maintain an enduring tradition of intellectual and professional excellence. We improve legal systems here and abroad through a commitment to the classroom, influential scholarship, and service to the public. Our students become highly skilled advocates, ready to serve their clients and their communities with thoughtful engagement and unwavering integrity. We recognize the challenges of our history and our responsibility to pursue the realization of justice through the rule of law. Above all, we strive to be a diverse and close-knit community, inclusive in the broadest sense and defined by a shared commitment to the rigorous and open-minded study of the law.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Online & Executive Education, the temporary part-time Admissions Advisor will have a wide range of responsibilities to meet William & Mary Law School’s Master of Studies (MLS) program enrollment goals and objectives including, but not limited to:
- Coordinating the MLS admission application process using designated platforms such as ACES, Unite, and TargetX.; process and complete all applications; post decisions and scholarship; update all fields in ACES and Banner; Process, run, and mail all decision emails through designated platform such as ACES or Unite;
- Serving as the primary point of contact, responding to phone and email inquiries, and providing administrative support for the MLS team;
- Counseling prospective and admitted students; and,
- Completing special projects assigned by the Associate Dean for Online & Executive Education
This posting is only open to current W&M/VIMS employees.
Conditions of Employment
- This is a fully remote position with a flexible work schedule.
- This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.
- All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed, on average, 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve month period beginning May 1 each year.
Essential Designation
No
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Position Restricted?
No, this is a continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited
Position Term
12 month - Continuing
Position Months
Faculty or Staff: 12 month
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Working knowledge in the area of admissions or comparable.
- Demonstrates efficient planning and project management skills;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
- Demonstrates outstanding organizational, administrative, and customer service skills;
- Demonstrates strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills for developing effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents; and
- Experience working with confidential and sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant experience in Law school admissions or comparable
- Experience with law school admission practices as well as internal and external policies governing academic administration
- Experience with platforms such as ACES2, Unite, TargetX, Banner
Is the position remote work eligible?
Full-time (works remotely full-time and has no assigned university office)
Remote Work Disclaimer
Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
Advertised Pay Range
Up to $26.50/hour, commensurate with experience
Advertised Pay Range Statement
All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.
University Salary Range
U07
Benefits Summary Statement
Our hourly employees enjoy many university benefits such as, participation in a supplemental savings plan for retirement, professional development, and wellness benefits. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. In addition, after completing a year of continuous hourly service and working at least 1,000 hours during the previous 12 months, hourly employees are eligible for holiday pay, PTO and educational assistance. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=hourly
Job Open Date
02/24/2025
Review Begin Date
Job Close Date
03/03/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
This posting is only open to current W&M/VIMS employees.
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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