Assistant Dean for Admissions

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The University of California Irvine School of Law is the culmination of a vision to redefine, reimagine, and reinvent legal education. Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2023, the University of California, Irvine School of Law continues its second decade as a larger, stronger, more dynamic academic institution than its founders could have imagined.

UC Irvine Law provides an innovative and comprehensive curriculum and prioritizes public service and a commitment to access and diversity within the legal profession. The collaborative and interdisciplinary community at UC Irvine Law includes extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, dedicated staff, engaged alumni, and enthusiastic supporters. The law school's faculty are driven to improve our local, national, and global communities by grappling with important issues as scholars, as practitioners, and as teachers who are preparing the next generation of leaders, ready to practice at the highest levels of the profession. Known for a caring and engaged community, the law schools hosts many research centers and initiatives, extensive clinics, as well as award-winning lawyering skills, externship, and pro bono programs.

The Assistant Dean for Admissions is responsible for managing all aspects of juris doctor(J.D.) student recruitment and enrollment for the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Assistant Dean leads the Admissions Office, develops and implements a competitive marketing and recruitment strategy, allocates scholarships to incoming J.D. students, manages and develops pipeline programs, and oversees and participates in activities designed to facilitate acceptance by admitted applicants to the J.D. degree program. The programs and processes are designed to attract and admit highly qualified and talented applicants from a range of backgrounds and experiences to advance the law school's commitment to excellence. As a member of the senior leadership team of the Law School, the Assistant Dean represents the interests of the Law School at national meetings and conferences and oversees a sophisticated professional staff in the Admissions Office. Applicants should possess a strategic orientation towards law school admissions, be an inspiring leader within the admissions field, and bring an innovative, data-driven, and collaborative mindset to the position.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS MANAGEMENT

1. In consultation with the Dean and the Faculty Admissions Committee, establish admissions goals for the J.D. degree program. Consult with the Dean and faculty in the school's development of its admissions policies. Policies must seek to maintain the Law School's top academic reputation while recruiting a talented, diverse, and inspiring class of future leaders. UC Irvine Law receives around 3200 to 4000 J.D. applications each year, with an entering class expected to be around 185 students.

2. Help advance the law school's mission and goals. The law school, with a foundational commitment to public service, seeks to graduate reflective practice-ready lawyers to take on pressing challenges at the highest levels of the legal profession.

3. Oversee the review process and evaluation of applications for the Law School, including implementing the process for identifying, attracting, and recruiting candidates that will make up the Law School's incoming first-year J.D. class.

4. Exercise final decision-making authority with regard to 1L J.D. and transfer applications, while ensuring target enrollment and revenue goals are met.

5. Collaborate with other internal Law School offices regarding admissions and various administrative issues to ease the transition of incoming law students and ensure they are best positioned for success.

6. Work closely with external departments such as UCI housing, residency, graduate division, and campus counsel to coordinate student related operations.

7. Strategically award scholarships and determine housing priority for admitted students.

RECRUITMENT AND MARKETING

1. Work closely with Communications staff to develop a creative recruitment and marketing strategy that attracts highly qualified, promising, J.D. candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences, while emphasizing and conveying the law school's strengths and distinctiveness.

2. Maintain a strong understanding of admission trends and the strategic methods of other top-tier law schools to preserve a competitive edge. Inspire and work closely with Admissions Office staff to ensure strategies are fully implemented.

3. Nurture and build relationships on behalf of the law school with undergraduate programs, prelaw advisors, and with scholarship programs-at a broad range of universities and organizations-to build and enhance pipeline programs that advance the law school's mission focused on access and accessibility, and its commitment to public service.

4. Develop electronic and hard copy recruitment materials, including information contained on the admissions section of the Law School website, to publicize the mission of the Law School.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

1. Supervise full-time career employees located in the Admissions Office, and other staff assigned to assist with admissions and student recruitment and oversee their professional growth and development.

2. Manage the annual operating budget of the law school's Admissions Office.

3. Ensure that the Law School's policies, procedures, and standard practices meet requirements of federal and state law, as well as American Bar Association, Association of American Law Schools, and UC regulations to maintain accreditations and approvals, and ensure that the Admissions Office and its staff following those policies, procedures, and practices.

4. Determine ways that technology can be used to improve efficiency and enhance services at the law school, leveraging tools and resources available through the Law School Admission Council as well as UCI and Law School Information Systems departments.

5. Design, establish and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish goals and objectives, and to guide a well-functioning, highly effective admissions office team.

Required:

• Demonstrated excellent judgment to evaluate candidates, review application files, and make admissions recommendations and decisions.
• Knowledge of federal and state law and regulations related to enrollment management, admissions, and financial aid.
• Skill in developing and managing financial budgets.
• Senior level management experience and skill in program review, institutional assessment processes, and inter-office coordination.
• Ability to implement and arrange for training in the use of existing computer programs and software tailored for Admissions applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative relationships, including effectively enlisting support of faculty members, University staff, students, alumni, campus administrators and community constituencies, and to work collaboratively to accomplish program goals.
• Skill in interacting effectively with individuals or groups representing various social, cultural, economic, and educational interests.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Skill in managing, directing and motivating personnel with diverse experiences and strengths in a complex, collaborative, consensus-based environment to fulfill goals and objectives. Demonstrated capacity to work as a team member and team builder.
• Record of honesty and integrity.
• Ability to travel extensively and to work evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to work with, understand, and maintain the confidentiality of large amounts of quantitative and qualitative admissions data.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, effectively delegate portions of that workload to career admissions officers and staff and motivate employees and volunteers toward high performance.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• A minimum of 7 years of experience. Previous experience leading or supervising a team.

Preferred:

• Juris Doctorate or LL.M. degree from an ABA-accredited law school preferred, with in-depth knowledge of law schools and the legal field.
• Senior administrative experience at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Knowledge of UC admissions and related regulations

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $128,400.00- $175,400.00 (Annual).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.