About Hofstra:

Position Title: Associate Director / Director of Enrollment Management

School/Division: School of Law

Office: School of Law, Office of Enrollment Management

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description:

• Coordinates reports for admissions, the Hofstra University community, and external accreditation agencies.
• Uses strong database expertise and other tools to assure maintenance of data and process integrity and to effectively and persuasively share information about the annual admissions process for all law programs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages all electronic correspondence with prospective and current students in the area of admissions.
• Participates in information and educational programs relating to admissions.
• Formulates plans for marketing and communication programs, including creating and deploying a multi-pronged communications strategy involving both print, web-based, and electronic communications in order to enhance the profile of the school and attract the strongest and most diverse candidates and students.
• Serves as a liaison between the law school and other offices on campus (Office of Information Technology, Development, Student Accounts, Student Employment and Residential Life) on matters relating to admissions.
• Manages our social media networks, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Evaluates admission files for an applicant pool of over 2500.
• Primary responsibility for administering the fellowship application process.
• Assists with expanding the paralegal and new certificate programs by creating a pipeline for students who are in Associate degree programs with a legal focus.
• Coordinates with the Law School Admissions Council to resolve issues that may arise in the application process and systems used to manage it (Unite, Banner, Slate, etc.), and identify where those issues are isolated and where they require additional research or action to resolve.
• Manages in-person appointments and visits with Pre-law advisors and undergraduate pre-law groups to (a) hold information sessions and/or (b) table.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Minimum of four years admissions experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be available for seasonal evening and weekend events.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated success in motivating students and staff.
• History of working with culturally and ethnically diverse constituents and demonstrated sensitivity to the concerns of candidates from under-represented communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in Ellucian Banner and LSAC Unite
• Experience with the financial aid process.

EEO Statement:

About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

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