About the position
The Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale University plays a crucial role in the admissions process for the Law School, working under the supervision of the Director of Recruiting. This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including recruitment, file review, yielding, and operational tasks. The Assistant Director is expected to help plan and coordinate the Law School's recruitment calendar, which includes both in-person visits and online events. Representing Yale Law School at various recruiting events is a key aspect of the role, and some travel to these events will be required. In addition to recruitment activities, the Assistant Director will assist in hiring, supervising, and supporting student workers and current students involved in admissions activities. Outreach to student organizations is also part of the role, helping to coordinate recruiting and yielding activities that engage these groups. The Assistant Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of the admissions process that involve the Slate system, serving as a Slate Captain for the Admissions team, and utilizing data from Slate to inform strategic decisions. The position also involves assisting with automated and manual information exchanges between multiple admissions systems, conducting statistical analyses of admissions data, and preparing files for review. The Assistant Director will develop and update admissions materials, evaluate selected admissions applications, and engage with prospective applicants and admitted students to provide counseling and information. Coordination with other departments at the Law School is essential to ensure smooth operations throughout the admissions cycle. Overall, the Assistant Director of Admissions is integral to the success of the admissions process, requiring strong organizational skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a commitment to promoting the values and goals of Yale Law School.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate the Law School's recruitment calendar, including in-person visits and online events.
- Represent Yale Law School at recruiting events, requiring some travel.
- Assist with hiring, supervising, and supporting Admissions Office student workers.
- Coordinate outreach to student organizations and manage recruiting and yielding activities involving these groups.
- Manage all aspects of the admissions processes involving Slate, serving as a Slate Captain.
- Assist with information exchanges between admissions systems and conduct statistical analyses of admissions data.
- Prepare files for review and manage logistics of the review process.
- Develop and update admissions, recruiting, and yielding materials.
- Evaluate selected admissions applications, including file reading and interviews.
- Plan and execute programming for admitted students and manage individual yielding events.
- Engage with prospective applicants and provide individual counseling as needed.
- Coordinate admissions activities with other departments at the Law School.
- Assist with operational activities to ensure smooth running of the office throughout the admissions cycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and four years of experience in a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Exceptional organizational and oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
- Ability to understand and promote the goals and distinct qualities of Yale Law School.
- Demonstrated skill in utilizing Slate (or a similar CRM database system) and other technologies.
Nice-to-haves
- J.D. plus one year of experience in law-related positions.
- Bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in admissions, placement, or student counseling.
- Exposure to law school admissions process through personal, volunteer, and/or professional experience.
