• Job Description

  Req#: WDR-00042284
  Founded in 1887, Cornell Law School is a top-tier law school, currently ranked 13th by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a 3-year JD program for about 200 students per class, a one-year LLM program for about 90 students from countries throughout the world, and a doctoral (JSD) program for about 2-3 new students per year. Cornell Law School has 41 tenured and tenure-track faculty, including 20 with chaired faculty positions; and 15 clinical professors in the legal research and writing program and in clinics at the local, national, and international level. Our faculty is consistently ranked among the top in the country for scholarly productivity and influence, and has pre-eminence in many areas, including quantitative and qualitative empirical legal studies, international and comparative law, and robust doctrinal scholarship in core fields. Our school is committed to being recognized as the leader among law schools at combining inspiring theoretical, doctrinal, and experiential teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a supportive, intellectually rich community, so that our graduates can achieve excellence in all facets of the legal profession.
  
  Cornell admissions and financial aid representatives across its colleges share a mission to provide information to prospective students so that any person can find instruction in any study, supporting strategic enrollment goals defined by the institution. Admissions and financial aid services are carried out through a matrixed organizational system in which staff in colleges, schools, and units regularly collaborate with Division of Enrollment offices which serve as a partner and resource for all college/unit staff serving enrollment functions.
  The Opportunity
  The Assistant Director of Admissions is a professional who provides strategic and operational support to Cornell Law School’s admissions and enrollment process. Responsibilities include:
  • Recruitment of prospective students by participating in recruitment events, including law school fairs, panel presentations, individual presentations, and other recruitment activities around the country and in Canada.

  • Researching, developing, and making high-visibility presentations related to the legal profession, the Law School, and the admissions process.

  • Counseling and interviewing prospective law students.

  • Interfacing with college and university pre-law advisors and career services offices.

  • Developing and executing outreach plans for underrepresented communities, including working closely with Law School student groups to facilitate outreach and student pipeline development.

  • Event planning and execution of on-site and off-site recruitment events for prospective and admitted students.

  • Content creation and maintenance related to electronic and print admissions publications, the admissions web site, and related social media.

  • Training and supervision of student tour guides.

  • Reviewing and evaluating Law School applications in conjunction with the Law School Admissions Committee.

  • Managing social media accounts for the Office of Admissions.

  • Collaborating with stakeholders in and outside of the Law School on recruitment events, yield activities, communications, and activities that lead to conversion of applicants.
  This position requires travel for extended periods, particularly during the fall semester. This is an in-person/hybrid position located in Ithaca, NY.
  While position responsibilities vary, all people leaders are expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by being trustworthy; respecting all individuals; being flexible; supporting work/life integration as well as healthy boundaries; inviting new ideas, alternatives, and perspectives; speaking up and taking action if others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and recognizing the contributions of others.
  What We Need
  • Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience, or equivalent combination.

  • Working knowledge of higher education admissions.

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.

  • Strong research abilities including knowledge of and facility with surveys.

  • Ability to interface and effectively maintain relationships with multiple constituencies, and make presentations to varied audiences around the country.

  • Must be able to work independently in high-visibility and/or high-stress situations. Ability to exercise discretion, resolve problems using sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, website editing, and electronic communications.

  • Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion , and wellbeing.

  • Proven experience connecting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to business goals.
  If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:
  • Experience developing comprehensive recruitment plan.

  • Experience with PeopleSoft, ACES/Unite, and CRM platforms, e.g., Salesforce, Slate, etc., and various social media platforms.
  Rewards and Benefits
  • This position is located in Ithaca, New York and currently allows the flexibility for a hybrid schedule.

  • Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

  • Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay .

  • Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards .

  • Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.

  • Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.
  Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position
  Familiarize yourself with Cornell's COVID-19 workplace guidance as well as the university's COVID-19 services and information .
  University Job Title:
  Admissions Associate II
  Job Family:
  Student Services
  Level:
  F
  Pay Rate Type:
  Salary
  Pay Range:
  $64,265.00 - $70,467.00
  Remote Option Availability:
  Hybrid Remote
  Company:
  Endowed
  Contact Name:
  Liz Flint
  Job Titles and Pay Ranges:
  Non-Union Positions
  Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
  • Prior relevant work or industry experience

  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

  • Unique applicable skills

  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator.
  Union Positions
  The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.
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  For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu.
  If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at equity@cornell.edu.
  Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu.
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  EEO Statement:
  Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
  Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
  2024-01-09

• About the company

  Cornell University is a private Ivy League and statutory land-grant research university, based in Ithaca, New York.

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