St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. 

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.  As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.  

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE STUDIES

 SCHOOL OF LAW

The Assistant Director will have primary responsibility for departmental systems and operations for all LL.M. and pre-LL.M. programs.  Reporting to the Associate Dean for External Relations, s/he will be responsible for supporting the Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Global Engagement, Associate Director of Graduate Support and Student Services, and Associate Director of Graduate Academic Programs during the entire student cycle from prospect to applicant to student to gradauate.  S/He will be the primary user of systems such as ACES/Unite, Slate, and Banner and will have significant responsibility with respect to LL.M. enrollment, scholarship application, and revenue reporting.  This is a student facing role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Correspond with prospects regarding programs, campus visits, open house programming, online info sessions, and tours
• Correspond with applicants regarding admissions process, application status, decision, and enrollment at St. John’s School of Law
• Prepare weekly reports to track prospects, applicants, and deposited students
• Prepare periodic reports on tuition and scholarship
• Administer scholarship awards to students and coordinate with Budget Services on the amount throughout the student’s academic career
• Act as registrar for all LL.M. course enrollment issues
• Insure departmental compliance with department, law school and university policies on topics including FERPA, file retention, and scholarship policies
• Produce weekly newsletter to update students on deadlines, events, and job postings
• Supervise the distribution of promotional materials; i.e. mailing of brochures, posters and catalogues, premiums, etc.
• Interface with Special Events on all LL.M. event needs
• Supervise undergraduate student workers, and oversee front desk operations
• Assist with orientation programs and activities for all incoming LLM students
• Help manage immigration, housing, and financial requirements for international students

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to manage the direction of the program, work independently, and exercise judgement on issues related to admissions, prospect management, and yield.
• Ability to work with students, applicants, faculty, judges, practitioners and university personnel
• Computer skills required including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook 
• Ability to organize and maintain office files
• Applicant must have the initiative to identify and undertake necessary tasks
• Bachelors degree required.

“ALL PERSONS HIRED ARE REQUIRED TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST THE COVID-19 VIRUS, SUBJECT TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE LAW.” 

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events. 

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education. 

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Required Skills Required Experience

• Offset Production areas of building.
• Extended time standing, walking, includes stairs on occasion, as well as holding or handling printed materials.
• Must be able properly lift and insert/remove roll shafts from roll stand or handle off stacking product off the press.
• Noise level moderate to loud in associated print and warehouse areas.
• Temperature variation between work areas, may be cold/warm in areas of the warehouse.
• May occasionally need to move or lift materials up to 70 pounds.

RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER