Assistant Dean/Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Sacramento

3200 5th Avenue (Show on map)

Jan 10, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Assistant Dean/Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions
Union Level
Department	Admissions (Sac)
Campus	Sacramento
Posting Number	201303907P
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months	12
Work Schedule	Work performed during standard business hours. Frequent weekend and evening work is required, especially during peak recruitment periods and on special occasions. Willingness to travel required; travel at recruiting times will be upwards of eighty percent (80%) of the time.
Position End Date
Open Date	01/10/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period. The final job title will be determined based on the level of experience of the hired candidate.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific ( UOP) aspires to deliver the best, student-focused, practice-focused legal education in the country. We pride ourselves on our strong connections to all UOP students and our sense of community is wholly embodied in the relationships among the members of the JD Admissions Office team. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the JD Admissions Office team and McGeorge Law School. The experienced, student-focused, and data-centric leader as Senior Assistant Dean or Assistant Dean for Admissions, will be joining our cutting-edge curriculum, including two, required clinic or externship experiences, three (3) semesters of global lawyering skills (our legal writing program), a guaranteed and required mentoring program, top-10 programs in trial advocacy and government law, innovative clinics (including a homeless advocacy clinic, a legislative and policy clinic, a prisoner civil rights mediation clinic, a federal defender clinic (one of two in the nation), and an elder and health law clinic. McGeorge is the home of the State of California's Victims of Crime Legal Resource Center and Institute for Law Teaching and Learning, reflecting the law school's commitment to service and emphasis on excellence in teaching. The Senior Assistant Dean or Assistant Dean for Admissions is responsible for the creation and implementation of strategies that meet the enrollment goals for new student enrollment in the JD Program at McGeorge Law School and has oversight of the JD Admissions Office including merit scholarships for incoming law students. The final job title will be determined based on the level of experience of the hired candidate.
Essential Functions	Oversee the operations of the JD Admissions Office. This includes oversight of professional and support staff, day-to-day office operations, admissions data and data tracking, and the operations budget. Provide back-up to the Financial Aid office and answer student questions relating to financial aid as necessary. Create and implement strategies to influence the enrollment goals for new student enrollment, demographic characteristics, and other objectives defined by the dean and the faculty. Participate in the strategic planning activities of the university with special attention to areas that have enrollment implications. Align discounting strategies with budget in cooperation with the Dean and the Chair of the Admissions Committee. Oversee, in collaboration with the law school's Director of Marketing and Communications, the development of new student recruitment publications, the law school website, and other outreach efforts. Coordinate with International Programs, LLM, JSD, MSL, MPP and MPA programs to create a cohesive student recruitment program across McGeorge School of Law. Oversee the scholarship award program for incoming students to attract the most diverse and well qualified applicants available. Represent the law school in recruitment events across the country, throughout the state, and in the local region. Ensure compliance with the LSAC, ABA, law school, and university best practices. Coordinate, with the Dean, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Alumni Relations, Student Affairs, Career Development, faculty, students, and alumni to ensure and enhance participation of all of these groups in recruitment and yield events. Actively engage in research and assessment of new student recruitment, undergraduate enrollment, and financial aid awarding strategies. Coordinate the law school's role in the university-wide strategic enrollment and marketing planning. Act as the university expert on law school enrollment trends, establish and maintain relevant trend and market research data, and monitor the effectiveness of programs and services in support of strategic enrollment goals. Oversee all communications with prospective, new, and returning students. Oversee the budget for the JD Admissions Office and merit scholarships, and direct changes as needed to maximize effectiveness. Develop programs designed to aid in the recruitment, retention, and graduation of a culturally diverse and academically qualified student population. Set performance expectations and customer service standards for the JD Admissions Office and annually monitor and evaluate office functions against those standards. Represent JD Admissions on appropriate law school and university committees. Other duties as assigned. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree. Three (3) years' experience in higher education admissions/enrollment management.
Preferred Qualifications	Education and/or Experience: Five (5) years of successful, progressive experience in higher education admissions/enrollment management. Knowledge of and previous experience in Financial Aid. Communication & Reasoning: Planning and implementation skills. Ability to support, develop, lead, hold accountable, and mentor a strong and unified staff. Mental flexibility and nimbleness. Willingness to work hard. Ability to respond to changing markets and a diverse applicant pool. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Budget management skills. Ability to assimilate and interpret complex data. Compassion for students, their dreams and success. Sensitivity to issues related to recruitment and retention of a diverse student body. Computer Skills & Technical Skills: Knowledge of database management and success in application of state-of-the-art information technology to recruitment and retention issues. Research skills and statistical background to conduct predictive modeling of enrollment trends and determining price elasticity. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some lifting of materials (30 lbs or less). Bending, stretching, and reaching required. Sitting for long periods of time. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work performed during standard business hours. Frequent weekend and evening work is required, especially during peak recruitment periods and on special occasions. Willingness to travel required; travel at recruiting times will be upwards of eighty percent (80%) of the time. Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range	$145,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.