St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; 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.  

DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF LAW 

TITLE:  ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS 

REPORTS TO:  DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS (J.D.) 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Assistant Director of Admissions provides support to the Office of J.D. Admissions in the overall execution of strategic departmental and institutional enrollment. This person represents St. John’s University School of Law to the public and markets the mission and vision of the university to prospective students. 

The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Admissions (J.D.) and will execute student recruitment on-campus, student recruitment off-campus, help with housing, and support the deferral and scholarship reconsideration processes. The Assistant Director will also help with the transfer and visitor application process. The Assistant Director will share responsibility for reviewing 1L applications and serve as a personal admission counselor for a portion of our applicant pool.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• As part of a proactive recruitment team, the Assistant Director will help develop and utilize recruitment strategies to achieve enrollment goals. 
• Manage prescribed recruitment functions as designated by the Director of Admissions.  
• This position will have responsibility for application oversight, recruiting, interviewing and evaluating prospective students. This includes helping to coordinate the admissions process; cultivating and nurturing pre-law advisors and other partners; attending recruitment fairs and events; and actively managing a personal contact campaign via multiple mediums to assure exceptional service.  
• Help plan and execute on-campus admission events, including tours, open houses, mock classes, a tri-state law fair, and at least two full-day admitted student programs. Coordinate speakers, rooms, food, RSVPs, case materials and more for programs in advance. 
• Email, meet with, and arrange visits and tours. Serve as the point person to address all of their needs through the admissions cycle. Lead tours as needed.  
• Post and coordinate class visit opportunities every semester.  
• Perform website updates for relevant sections of the law school site as directed. 
• Review and make recommendations on a portion of the applicant pool. 
• Serve as a personal admission counselor to a portion of our applicant pool.  
• Travel to represent the School of Law at a significant number of recruitment events.  
• Suggest and implement new outreach efforts to meet prospective students, including professionals who may not be in a pre-law pipeline. 
• Serve as the housing liaison for all admitted students with on- and off-campus housing options. Coordinate efforts to provide accurate and timely information from Residential Life. 
• Helps track and coordinates all outbound email communication for the Office of Admission. 
• Working with the Office of Marketing and Communications, serves as the lead person overseeing the production of print publications, editing content for web/social/print for the admissions office. 
• Evaluate transcripts and international records for eligibility. Research foreign education systems as needed and analyze academic records from foreign secondary and tertiary institutions. 
• Advise international students on immigration matters and monitor international student progress with ISSO. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Minimum of at least two years of admissions experience in higher education. 
• Demonstrated written communication skills to compose and edit clear, concise, and grammatically correct business correspondence. Public speaking ability required. 
• Skill and sensitivity to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion as they affect the law school admissions process; a demonstrated commitment to building a strong and diverse applicant pool. 
• Strong technological skills (preferably experience in Banner system, ACES/Unite, Access database). Experience with Excel. 
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required, including work with diverse people and dynamic situations. 
• Attention to detail required. 
• Strong problem-solving skills. Advanced organizational, time management and process management skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage large programs/projects and comfort working across high-functioning teams. 
• The ability to use sound judgment in all situations and discretion with confidential data required. 
• Travel required (local and out-of-state) during the fall recruitment season. 
• Occasional weekend and evening hours required. 
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time 

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5+ years of experience in operating a gluer folder machine.
• Ability to set up and operate a full range of work on glue machines including straight line, auto bottom, 4 and 6 corner packages, etc.
• Experience on all kinds of substrates including text, book, cover, board and corrugate.
• Ability to read and follow written job tickets and schedules.
• Requires basic math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided.
• Ability to provide effective communication with crew, supervisors, managers, co-workers and customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and risk of electrical shock. Employees are expected to use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and follow appropriate safety procedures as recommended by EHS when conditions require its use. This may include, but is not limited to, hearing protection, goggles, safety shoes, lockout/tagout, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting up to 30 lbs regularly to move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit; use hands and fingers repetitively; climb; talk or hear; stand; reach (extending hands and arms in any direction); bend, twist, walk (moving about to accomplish tasks); and lift(raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position).