Law School Admissions Officer II

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Occupational Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Admissions, the Admissions Officer is part of the team that recruits prospective students and reviews applications for admission to Duke Law School. This position has a particular role in the Law School’s efforts to develop a broadly diverse applicant pool. Strong interpersonal skills and strength in written and oral communication are essential, as well as the ability and willingness to learn about Duke Law’s programs and culture. Interest in or exposure to legal study and practice is helpful but not required.

Work Performed

Analyze qualifications of prospective students utilizing established law school admissions standards, guidelines and criteria, and reviewing with supervisor as appropriate; submit evaluations and recommendations to the Assistant Dean regarding admissibility of applicants.

Counsel prospective students, applicants, and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic programs, student life, and career opportunities. Answer inquiries via email and telephone.

Travel extensively to represent Duke Law School at college law fairs and Law School Forums; give effective and compelling presentations about the Law School.

Host online information sessions for applicants, providing an engaging overview of opportunities at Duke Law and the application process, and answering questions from attendees.

Conduct online scholarship interviews of admitted students and submit written evaluations following a standard rubric.

With the Assistant Dean for Admissions, help to develop and coordinate programs designed to effectively recruit underrepresented minority students, including direct-mail and electronic communications, on-campus events involving current students and faculty, and visits to feeder schools. Develop and maintain productive relationships with student organizations, prelaw advisors, faculty, and student affairs personnel affiliated with historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and other undergraduate institutions that may serve as feeders for law students of color.

Assist and participate with other staff members having special project responsibilities with the coordination of activities designed to accomplish established objectives, including the annual on-campus program for admitted students.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Preference:

Strong interpersonal skills and strength in written and oral communication are essential, as well as the ability and willingness to learn about Duke Law’s programs and culture. Interest in or exposure to legal study and practice is helpful but not required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work generally requires a knowledge and understanding of college experience and student life obtained through the attainment of a bachelor's degree.

Experience

Two years of experience as an Admissions Officer or the equivalent at a comparable college or university. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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