Assistant Director of Graduate AdmissionsSchool/Division:Maurice A. Deane School of LawOffice:Enrollment ManagementFull-Time or Part-Time:Full-TimeAbout HofstraHofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.Description:The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University seeks applications for the position of Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions. The Assistant Director is responsible for recruiting and enrolling incoming students in the Law School’s on campus and online graduate and certificate programs. The Assistant Director will provide proactive outreach to potential students, and strong support and direction to prospective students from inquiry through enrollment. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively and timely with a prospective student population consisting of adult, working professionals.

The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions is part of the Office of Enrollment Management and reports to the Associate Dean for Enrollment Management. The Assistant Director works closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Career Services, Compliance, and Strategic Initiatives, Assistant Dean for Communications, and Senior Associate Dean for Finance.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1.Engage in outreach campaigns to potential students to help generate applicants.
2.Work with the Office of Communications to contribute to marketing campaigns.
3.Provide exceptional customer service to prospective students and applicants.
4.Respond to leads and applicants in a timely manner.
5.Work closely with Program Directors to utilize Law School faculty and administrators to positively impact prospective students during the application process.
6.Track student progress from lead to enrollment and report on key enrollment metrics.
7.Review submitted application files to ensure they are complete to provide an admission decision in a timely manner.
8.Evaluate application files to make application decisions.
9.Plan and participate in on- and off-campus programs and virtual programs hosted by the Law School to recruit students.
10.Create written materials designed to provide information to prospective students and guide them through the application process.
11.Perform other duties as assigned by Associate Dean for Enrollment Management.
Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and three to five years demonstrated admissions experience. Graduate admissions experience preferred. Candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Must be collaborative, organized, and detail oriented. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required. Experience using a CRM and email marketing system preferred.Application Instructions:Qualified and interested candidates may send a cover letter and resume via email to Robert Harrison, Associate Dean for Enrollment Management, email: LawSchoolJobs@hofstra.edu. Please include “Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions” in the subject line.Voluntary Self-IdentificationAll applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification formsDeadline:Open until filledDate Posted: 07/02/2021Posting Number: 897108-21