Program Director, Admissions

Job Title: Program Director, Admissions
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 61249
Department

College of Law

Responsibilities

Serves as the Program Director of Admissions at the College of Law. This role is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the Admissions Office, including managing daily operations, supervising staff, and coordinating all activities related to student recruitment and application processing. The Program Director plays a key role in shaping admissions policies, enhancing outreach efforts, and ensuring a high-quality experience for prospective students, including the following responsibilities:

Student Recruitment and Outreach Initiatives

• Leads and coordinates recruitment and outreach initiatives for the Admissions Office, ensuring alignment with strategic enrollment goals.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Admissions, oversees and actively participates in all aspects of student recruitment and outreach for the FSU College of Law.
• Partners with other law school departments (e.g., Career Services) to develop and implement strategies for juris doctorate recruitment, yield, and incoming class retention.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for prospective applicants, providing guidance and support throughout the admissions process.
• Assists in the review and evaluation of application files and records to support admissions decisions.

Strategic Recruitment & Outreach Leadership

• In collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Admissions, develops, coordinates, and implements data-informed recruitment and outreach strategies aimed at meeting the College's applicant pool goals and enrollment targets.
• Regularly monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of recruitment efforts to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Leads the creation and tracking of targeted email campaigns and social media outreach in coordination with the College of Law's Communications Office.
• Organizes and participates in on-campus and virtual recruitment events, including travel to law school fairs, speaking engagements, and other off-campus outreach opportunities.
• Engages alumni and other stakeholders in recruitment efforts to enhance visibility and yield.

Applicant Engagement & Data Management

• Manages the full applicant experience from the pre-application stage through orientation, ensuring consistent engagement and timely follow-up throughout each phase of the admissions process.
• Tracks applicants at various stages of the application cycle and coordinates outreach to support recruitment and yield efforts.
• Utilizes the admissions database to retrieve and analyze data from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) to inform recruitment strategies.
• Creates and runs reports to monitor participation in recruitment events and responses to outreach campaigns.
• Assists in overseeing the application cycle, ensuring timely processing and communication.
• Administers surveys to both enrolled and non-enrolled students, analyzes and summarizes results, and generates ad hoc reports to support data-driven decision-making.

Leadership & Staff Management

• Serves as a member of the Admissions management team and acts as a backup to the Assistant Dean for Admissions, contributing to strategic planning, policy development, and staffing decisions.
• Provides leadership and oversight of Admissions Office staff, including recruiting, hiring, training, assigning tasks, reviewing work, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Ensures performance expectations are clearly defined, communicated, and reinforced consistently across the team.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the goals of the Admissions Office and the College of Law.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and six years of experience related to administrative services; or a high school diploma/equivalent and ten years of related experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to ten years.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree is preferred.
• Experience in graduate or law school admissions strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Work independently with many different law school and university constituencies, self-motivated and creative, and have strong problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills and extremely detail oriented.
• Team player who will bring positive and enthusiastic presence to a collegial environment.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at . If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

The College of Law requires that applicants attach a cover letter and resume to the online application.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.