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Georgetown Univerisity Director of Admissions - Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, District Of Columbia
Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.
Requirements
Tradition. Innovation. A superb faculty. Hundreds of course offerings — and all of this just steps away from the Capitol and Supreme Court. Georgetown Law (http://www.law.georgetown.edu/) is an exceptional institution in an enviable location. Students come here from all over the world to study international or tax law, environmental or health care law (just a few of our specialties). They come here for our top-ranked clinics. Most of all, they come because this is the place where theory and practice meet. At Georgetown, students learn the law in the place where laws are made.
Under the supervision of the Dean of Admissions, the Director of Admissions, Law Center oversees all J.D. admissions processes. Duties include but are not limited to:
Read, evaluate, and make admissions decisions and recommendations on applicants to all J.D. programs, including both first-year and transfer classes.
Direct both pre-application and post-admissions recruiting and counseling for the J.D. program.
Manage operations of the admissions office function, including related activities such as its Early Outreach Initiative.
Represent Georgetown Law at informational forums and law fairs.
Direct the J.D. scholarship process and budget, overseeing the creation and updating of Admissions publications and marketing materials.
Oversee the Alumni and Group interview processes.
Work Interactions
The Director of Admissions reports directly to the Dean of Admissions/Associate Vice President of Graduate Enrollment, directly supervises two Assistant Directors of Admissions, the Special Assistant to the Dean of Admissions, and the Manager of J.D. operations, and indirectly supervises a staff of Admissions Officers. This position oversees an applicant pool that typically ranges from approximately 10,000-12,000 applications, including through email, phone, and in-person counseling, information sessions and presentations, college campus and city visits, and joint recruiting efforts with other peer law institutions.
Requirements and Qualifications
Juris Doctor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to exercise excellent judgment, to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information, and to work independently but also collegially with a wide range of people including applicants, alumni, faculty, administration, staff and students
At least 5 years of progressive administrative experience is preferred, ideally managing a sophisticated academic department, preferably in admissions and/or law school administration
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$54,616.00 - $100,493.33
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (https://policymanual.hr.georgetown.edu/https%3A//policymanual.gudrupal.georgetown.edu/201-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Affirmative-Action) fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation) , disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .