Associate Director Admissions - College of Law

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

The Associate Director brings a market-forward approach to enrollment, combining strategic recruitment practice with modern marketing and communications expertise. Works closely with the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid to provide high level service in a dynamic setting to the College's Juris Doctor. Corresponds with prospective students, applicants, alumni and pre-law advisors.

• Oversees the JD recruitment activities of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid and may act on behalf of the Director in his/her absence as it relates to admissions, outreach, and recruitment matters.
• Represents the FIU College of Law at student recruitment events, both locally and nationally. These include career fairs, forums, undergraduate events, pre-law programs, etc.
• Keeps abreast of trends, education policies, and best practices through professional development opportunities. Provides recommendations to leadership based on learning outcomes. Presents at conferences, seminars, professional development workshops, etc.
• Collaborates with the Digital Marketing Manager and Director of Recruitment on the annual review of both electronic and print admissions/recruitment publications including but not limited to fact sheets, view books, program brochures, bulletins, applications and videos.
• Compiles, maintains, updates, and analyzes law school admissions statistics and College data, and reports such data for internal, external, and ranking purposes. Develops, interprets, and disseminates weekly, monthly, and annual statistical reports.
• Supervises support staff performance, providing timely
• feedback and all necessary training to ensure objectives are achieved in the recruitment process.
• Collaborates with the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid in oversight of the Law Ambassador Program. Participates in recruitment, staffing, and supervision of students selected for the program.
• Serves as the University's credit card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University's credit card policies and procedures.
• Analyzes engagement metrics, adjust outreach strategies in real time, and continuously refine recruitment efforts to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving enrollment landscape.
• Responsible for designing and executing data-informed recruitment and yield strategies that leverage digital marketing, social media, CRM-driven communications, and emerging engagement platforms to reach prospective students where they are.
• Corresponds with prospective students, applicants, alumni, pre-law advisors, and others seeking information on admissions standards and application procedures.

Bachelor's and seven (7) years of related experience OR Master's degree and five (5) years of related experience OR a JD and three (3) years of experience.

• Experience with admissions in a higher education environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience presenting information to a large audience.

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Expanded Background Check

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.