Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Operations (4977C), Berkeley Law #88893

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Position Summary

The Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Operations at Berkeley Law administers LL.M. and J.S.D. application processing and a wide range of related activities for the law school, all designed to assist with the recruitment of the strongest and most diverse class possible. Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Operations, the Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Operations assists in reviewing 1,500 - 2,000 LL.

M. and J.S.D. applications annually, and manages a variety of correspondence throughout the application cycle in support of the Admissions unit. The incumbent dedicates a large portion of their efforts to coordinating and managing databases and systems, and will largely be responsible for processing and updates of applicant records across admissions and enrollment management systems.

Given their unique position at the intersection of systems and people, they will also make recommendations for and implement process changes. They are responsible for policy interpretation and application, but with a keen eye for which issues require clarification or escalation. This Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Operations will also work closely with our departmental partners, such as Registrar’s Office, IT, and Communications, to ensure that the planning and processes for critical programs are completed on time and accurately.

They will contribute to annual updates to electronic and print communications, web pages, the application, and other key communication moments. They must also remain flexible and creative, able to spot issues that arise and generate solutions. The Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Operations must be comfortable generating and using real-time data and reports, working across a wide variety of databases and applications, and importing and exporting data across multiple systems with absolute accuracy.

They will be charged with responding to processing issues and problems as they arise by generating creative solutions or escalating issues where appropriate. They will plan and implement key projects; assists with and facilitates programs for student outreach, recruitment, and admissions for the law school within appropriate constituents and communities.

This position will also periodically educate the public, both domestically and abroad, about admissions requirements, policies, and processes. Exceptional professional judgment must be exercised across all of these functional areas. While the incumbent will work closely with all other team members, they will also be able to work independently.

Willingness to ask questions, comfort with technology, and excellent communication skills will be clearly demonstrated by the successful candidate. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is October 6, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

Admissions Database Processing and Coordination Independently manages admissions database systems processing (in UNITE, Salesforce, etc.) for incoming applications to the LL.M., J.S.D., and future graduate law programs. Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions and Operations, responsible for ensuring that all materials related to the application process (apps, fee waiver requests, supplemental materials, etc.)

are received, processed, evaluated, updated, and communicated with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency. Ensures that the review process runs smoothly, and makes updates to systems, reports, or processes as needed in order to respond to changing demands in a high-stakes, fast-paced office. Working with Data Systems Analyst and Marketing Specialist, designs systems and reports that are responsive to the needs of the department, and coordinates responses to internal and external inquiries as appropriate (with guidance from Directors and Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid).

Ensures reporting accuracy and collaborates on larger-scale projects to improve processing and data visualization. Annually, leads a coordinated effort to update the application for LL.M., J.S.D., and future graduate law admission, working cross-departmentally with Financial Aid, Student Academic Advising and Support Services, Graduate Division, etc.

Shares these updates (with LSAC or other) and oversees any related changes to mapping of responses to database fields, ensuring that existing reports remain functional or are updated. Audits changes to ensure the application is functioning correctly. Reviews and updates the application instructions and website, coordinating with the Directors and Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid to ensure policy changes are accurately reflected.

Coordinates with others such as Graduate Division, IT, Financial Aid, etc. to push and pull data from our systems and databases to campus systems (e.g., Salesforce, SIS). Makes recommendations for ways this process could be made more efficient, or to ensure greater accuracy. Regularly reviews current database and systems processes with consideration of alignment with office policies and key objectives.

Makes recommendations for revisions to processes based on independent data collection and research, centering the overall enrollment objectives of the office. Considers anticipates policy changes, focusing on whether they will necessitate processing changes, and identifies steps necessary to create optimal alignment.