Associate Director of J.D. Admissions for Outreach and Recruitment (4977C), Berkeley Law #89447

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Position Summary

The Associate Director of J.D. Admissions for Outreach and Recruitment involves developing and implementing programs for student outreach, recruitment, and admissions for the Berkeley Law. Reporting to the Director of J.D. Admissions for Outreach and Recruitment, this position will be responsible to market, manage, and evaluate the pre-law outreach program for undergraduate students and others.

The role provides support for outreach partnerships and diversity initiatives in the areas of outreach, admissions, advising, program implementation, and fundraising for related projects. The Associate Director of J.D. Admissions for Outreach and Recruitment will also perform other Admissions and Student Services functions and events, such as Admitted Student Weekend, outreach and recruitment activities, and application review.

Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is October 28, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

Admissions Outreach & Marketing - 30% Provides substantive information via telephone, email, and in person on law school admissions requirements, application process, planning visits, scheduling appointments, prerequisite courses, school/college programs and curricula, specific financial aid, housing, career opportunities, resources, and additional information.

Facilitates information sessions for prospective students. Organizes and coordinates virtual programming for prospective applicants, including the facilitation of webinars, panels, and Law School Admission Counsil (LSAC) digital forums. Serves as admissions liaison to UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students interested in the JD program, including students in dual degree programs.

In conjunction with other units on campus, plans engagement events such as Fall Open House and Golden Bear Orientation events. Sits on the Pre-Law Working Group for UC Berkeley and liaise with ASUC and various pre-law student groups to increase engagement between campus and the law school. Researches and inquires about opportunities to partner with pre-law organizations at California State Universities, including both in-person presentations and virtual panels with students.

Regularly updates the Diversity webpage within the Admissions and Financial Aid Section of the website. Makes suggestions for and facilitates other website improvements with an eye for outreach to diverse individuals and communities. Partners with the Communications department to develop print and electronic materials that enhance awareness about the pre-law program nationwide, and share helpful information about the law school's diversity efforts more broadly.

Disseminates information across a variety of marketing channels, including email, social media, webinars, blog posts, newsletters, etc. Stay abreast of new technology and tools to enhance outreach. As assigned, attends pre-law advisor conferences and other events in order to share information about the pre-law program with college counselors and others that may be advising prospective law school applicants.

Admissions Recruitment - 25% Performs recruitment activities, including writing or editing materials, and represents the school at admissions events and other forums. Plans visits to schools, schedules and makes presentations.