Job description

Senior Director of Admissions, Advanced Degree Programs (4512U), Berkeley Law - 52414 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu .

Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley's School of Law is one of the nation's great centers for legal education, ever exploring and pushing new intellectual boundaries while tackling urgent, real-world issues. The law school is also known for its vibrant and engaged community of students and scholars who are committed to providing leadership and making a difference on problems of local, national and global import. Currently ranked among the top law schools in the country, the School of Law has ambitious development goals as it looks to continue producing leaders in law, government, and society.

The Advanced Degree Programs office (ADP) recruits, enrolls, and supports international students who have their first degree in law from a foreign country and are seeking an LL.M. (Masters of Law) degree. ADP manages three different tracks of the LL.M. program: the academic year traditional and thesis tracks, and the LL.M. executive track (two-summer timeline and remote + summer timeline). The application dates and recruiting strategies differ among the tracks, requiring ADP to work year-round to recruit and enroll these students. ADP also runs the J.S.D. program, which is akin to a Ph.D. program for those who have an LL.M. degree.

The Senior Director of Admissions for the Advanced Degree Programs provides leadership and support to the Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.) programs at Berkeley Law. This position is independently responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of admissions, recruiting, enrollment, communications, marketing, and scholarship programs and strategy. The Senior Director of Admissions oversees day-to-day operations, supervises admissions, recruiting, and communications staff, and monitors performance to ensure program goals are met. Working with recruiting staff, this position determines and implements an effective recruiting strategy, including both in-person and virtual events. Working with communications staff, this position also determines and implements communications to all cohorts of students, including prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students. The Senior Director of Admissions sets application evaluation parameters and calibrates application review across reviewers. Using extensive knowledge of department requirements and the applicant pool, the Senior Director of Admissions reviews the majority of applications including the most complex cases and making final admission decisions. This position evaluates the effectiveness of admissions and recruiting programs and implements improvements.

This position plays an integral role and serves as a leader in both the Advanced Degree Programs Office and the Law School in regards to international student admissions, recruiting, and enrollment. The Senior Director of Admissions maintains a high degree of familiarity with international legal education institutions and develops relationships with various Berkeley Law and University administrative offices and scholarship agencies, as well as between Berkeley Law and peer school program offices.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: May 26, 2023

Responsibilities

Supervision:
Responsible for the direct supervision of staff employees and manages the day-to-day operations of the admissions and recruiting staff; directs work and monitors employee performance to ensure goals and objectives of the program are met. Supervisory duties include, but are not limited to, the selection and hiring, onboarding and training, coaching and development, performance management and evaluation, counseling, and discipline of staff employees. Monitors employee performance, and provides direction, coaching, and assistance as needed. Provides assistance, guidance, and direction on complex/escalated issues and situations. In consultation with the Assistant Dean for Academic Planning, plans, designs, and implements the strategy for admissions, recruiting, enrollment, communications, and marketing; provides input on programmatic changes from recruiting and admissions perspective. Using extensive knowledge of department requirements and the applicant pool, supervises and conducts application reviews the majority of applications including escalation of the most complex cases, and makes final admission decisions. Independently manages to yield to meet enrollment targets, including setting admission and waitlist targets. Forecasts yield to ensure the program is on track to meet established enrollment targets. Through direct reports, manages enrollment across all LL.M programs in order to meet overall LL.M enrollment target as set by Dean. Identifies and leads system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements and troubleshoots implementation/execution in systems, including but not limited to ACES2/Unite, Salesforce, Pardot, and Student Information System Identifies associated changes to business practices and updates policies and procedures. Evaluates the effectiveness of admissions and recruiting programs and implements improvements. Through the supervision of staff, manages the admissions process for LL.M programs and determines policies, procedures, guidelines, and requirements. Using extensive knowledge of department requirements and the applicant pool, reviews the majority of applications including the most complex cases, and makes final admission decisions. Establishes application evaluation parameters for direct reports and calibrates application review across reviewers. Ensures goals and objectives of the unit are met through subordinate staff.

Scholarship Budget Management:
Manages designated scholarship budget and trains/coaches subordinate staff in determining award recipients and amounts. Projects future commitment of existing scholarship awards to determine appropriate allocations. Ensures that funds are used to maximize enrollment of qualified students. Analyzes the effectiveness of scholarship awards to improve yield and create new scholarship programs.

Recruitment & Outreach:
Collaborates with recruiting staff to determine and implement an effective recruiting strategy, including both in-person and virtual events. Participates in recruiting and yield activities and events. Manages designated recruiting budget. Designs presentations and promotes the LL.M. programs available at Berkeley Law. Serves as representative for Berkeley Law at such events. This may include travel to represent LL.M programs.

Communications:
Serve as lead to develop, plan and implement communications strategies for ADP. Oversees the implementation and execution of communication plans to all cohorts of students, including prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students. Partners with the Communications Department to develop visual/graphics/ printed communications and other deliverables to achieve communication strategies involving the Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.) programs at Berkeley Law. Maintains a high degree of familiarity with international legal education institutions; develops and maintains relationships with various Berkeley Law and University administrative offices, scholarship agencies, and recruiting partners, as well as between Berkeley Law and peer school program offices; represents the program and the Law School and serves as admissions lead, ensuring effective collaboration. Engages in professional development and training opportunities in areas of international admissions and recruiting, communications and marketing, and other related areas. Performs other duties within the scope of this classification as assigned.
Required Qualifications
3 years of professional experience in admissions and/or recruiting at a university, preferably a UC campus and/or one of its professional schools. Demonstrated ability in supervising the work of others and the ability to organize and set priorities that accurately reflect department goals and objectives; knowledge of human resources management policies with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources issues and performance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, faculty, alumni, students, and external constituencies. Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Google Suite, video conferencing platforms, ACES2, and Salesforce, or equivalent data systems; ability to develop expertise in new computer programs and software systems. Ability to work efficiently, and strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize work with demanding timeframes and deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking skills to analyze problems and develop effective solutions. Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration, and establishing and maintaining positive and professional working relationships with colleagues, students, team members, and peers. Ability to manage projects. Thorough knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. Advanced ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and other institutions. Excellent judgment and decision-making ability. Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), and ability to apply and integrate core concepts of DEIB into everyday practice. Must be committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. Must demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. Occasional travel may be required.

Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Effective writing and editing skills, including experience developing policy/procedures, reports, and presentations. Strong knowledge of and/or ability to learn common University-specific computer application programs and University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment. Professional experience in LL.M. admissions and/or law school admissions and international student recruitment. Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as it relates to student records, and demonstrated experience in the careful and discreet management of confidential information.
Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $100,000.00 - $112,000.00, not to exceed $117,000.00.
This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits. This position is exempt and paid monthly. This is a hybrid position, eligible for 20% remote capability.

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