Assistant Dean of Admissions – Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
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 School of Law
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 224003/10-952
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION
SUMMARY:
The
Assistant Dean 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.
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 Assistant and Associate Director of Admissions,
Administrative Assistant, and student ambassadors.
Completes other
duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum
qualifications:
Master’s degree
from an accredited institution.
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.
Experience developing scholarship strategy in line with institutional
enrollment goals.
Preferred
qualifications:
JD
or other professional degree preferred.
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.
Served in a
leadership capacity overseeing law school admission for a minimum of three
years.
Budget and
resource management experience.
Previous
experience developing and implementing marketing and recruitment strategies
both regionally and nationally.
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.