Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20310
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
The Associate Director of Graduate Admissions is the lead administrator working with recruitment and matriculation of the Law School's LLM, JM, and non-degree programs. The position is responsible for the growth of the LLM, JM, and non-degree programs, and must have a passion for marketing and expanding academic programs. Responsibilities: Develops and administers a recruitment calendar cycle to facilitate three semesters of enrollment (Fall, Spring, and Summer); In collaboration with the scholarship committee, identifies student profiles appropriate for consideration and administer scholarship distribution; Develops and administers the marketing and recruitment budget in consultation with the Director of Finance and the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies; Serves as a liaison to departments such as the library, technology department, career services office, academic advising team, and others in relation to JM and LLM matriculation and orientation; Works with faculty, the Assistant Dean for Student Academic Affairs, and the Assistant Director, LLM Student Academic Affairs & Assessments, on LLM schedule planning to accommodate incoming classes; Works collaboratively with the Assistant Director, LLM Student Academic Affairs & Assessments to organize a vibrant program of professional and social activities for LLM students and coordinate event logistics in relation to orientation. Admissions and Recruiting: Develops specialized marketing for LLM programs, including writing and distributing printed materials, emailing system, creating and updating Web materials, and advertising; Organizes and attends webinar and in-person tabling recruitment events to facilitate outreach and prospective student collection; Works with the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies to pursue MOUs and other collaboration agreements that will lead to student pipelines; Plans frequently asked question responses and train team members on answers; Responds to questions from prospective applicants; Conducts all LLM admissions processes including application revisions/updates, application review, applicant interviews, and prospective applicant inquiry responses; Works with law faculty on yield activities to encourage admitted students to matriculate. Student Journey: Works with the academic advising team to facilitate student transitions to orientation, program planning, and enrollment; Works with Mason's Office of International Programs and Services to facilitate resolution of visa issues for LLM admits; Provides guidance on housing for LLM admits. Performs other duties related to the position as assigned. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Higher education teaching and academic administration experience; Considerable admissions experience (typically 3-5 years); Understanding of admission recruitment at a university, especially online and on campus law school graduate programs; Knowledge of best practices in graduate recruitment and enrollment management; Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Banner, Unite, and Dynamic Forms; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with partners and colleagues across a complex institutional framework; Ability and desire to travel independently by air, automobile, train or bus; and Some international travel. Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in related field; Law degree from an ABA accredited law school (JD, LLM, JM or equivalent); Experience in admissions or other university affairs settings, preferably in legal education; Professional experience recruiting; and Fluency in multiple languages, particularly Korean. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Associate Director of Graduate Admissions at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/ . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review. Posting Open Date: May 22, 2025 For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 5, 2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
The Associate Director of Graduate Admissions is the lead administrator working with recruitment and matriculation of the Law School's LLM, JM, and non-degree programs. The position is responsible for the growth of the LLM, JM, and non-degree programs, and must have a passion for marketing and expanding academic programs. Responsibilities: Develops and administers a recruitment calendar cycle to facilitate three semesters of enrollment (Fall, Spring, and Summer); In collaboration with the scholarship committee, identifies student profiles appropriate for consideration and administer scholarship distribution; Develops and administers the marketing and recruitment budget in consultation with the Director of Finance and the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies; Serves as a liaison to departments such as the library, technology department, career services office, academic advising team, and others in relation to JM and LLM matriculation and orientation; Works with faculty, the Assistant Dean for Student Academic Affairs, and the Assistant Director, LLM Student Academic Affairs & Assessments, on LLM schedule planning to accommodate incoming classes; Works collaboratively with the Assistant Director, LLM Student Academic Affairs & Assessments to organize a vibrant program of professional and social activities for LLM students and coordinate event logistics in relation to orientation. Admissions and Recruiting: Develops specialized marketing for LLM programs, including writing and distributing printed materials, emailing system, creating and updating Web materials, and advertising; Organizes and attends webinar and in-person tabling recruitment events to facilitate outreach and prospective student collection; Works with the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies to pursue MOUs and other collaboration agreements that will lead to student pipelines; Plans frequently asked question responses and train team members on answers; Responds to questions from prospective applicants; Conducts all LLM admissions processes including application revisions/updates, application review, applicant interviews, and prospective applicant inquiry responses; Works with law faculty on yield activities to encourage admitted students to matriculate. Student Journey: Works with the academic advising team to facilitate student transitions to orientation, program planning, and enrollment; Works with Mason's Office of International Programs and Services to facilitate resolution of visa issues for LLM admits; Provides guidance on housing for LLM admits. Performs other duties related to the position as assigned. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Higher education teaching and academic administration experience; Considerable admissions experience (typically 3-5 years); Understanding of admission recruitment at a university, especially online and on campus law school graduate programs; Knowledge of best practices in graduate recruitment and enrollment management; Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Banner, Unite, and Dynamic Forms; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with partners and colleagues across a complex institutional framework; Ability and desire to travel independently by air, automobile, train or bus; and Some international travel. Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in related field; Law degree from an ABA accredited law school (JD, LLM, JM or equivalent); Experience in admissions or other university affairs settings, preferably in legal education; Professional experience recruiting; and Fluency in multiple languages, particularly Korean. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Associate Director of Graduate Admissions at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/ . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review. Posting Open Date: May 22, 2025 For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 5, 2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer