Assistant Dean of Admissions

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Closing Date:

07/24/2025

Type of Position:

ResearchersNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Bowen School of Law

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Dean of Admissions leads a team whose mission is to recruit and enroll a talented class of JD students with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences in support of Bowen’s mission. Among other things, the individual in this role will be responsible for designing and implementing scholarship strategy, overseeing admissions marketing and recruitment initiatives, and evaluating applications. The Assistant Dean of Admissions works closely with executive leadership and reports to the law school Dean. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and or Experience:

• A J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.

Preferred Education and or Experience

• License to practice law and experience practicing law;

• Experience with LSAC’s Unite database management system;  

• Knowledge of the curricular programs and culture of the law school;

• At least three years of experience in higher education.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Dean of the Law School to determine enrollment and revenue goals that align with the law school’s long-term objectives and vision;

• Implement admission and scholarship strategies that will reach enrollment goals; 

• Use internal and external data, including historical performance, data related to the JD market, competitor analysis, and other business intelligence to inform all JD admissions strategies and activities. Maintains and prepares statistical data for institutional reports, including but not limited to the ABA Questionnaire, U.S. News & World Report information requests, and other external and internal admissions data requests; 

• Provide input, analysis, and feedback on strategic planning, budgeting, and admissions policies and practices;

• Work with the Alumni and Development Office to devise appropriate mechanisms for alumni involvement in admissions. Hire and manage full-time and part-time admissions office staff, including but not limited to a Director of Admissions, an Administrative Assistant, and Student Workers;

• Oversee and manage department budget;

• Strategically manages scholarship offers, ensuring alignment with enrollment goals and enhancing the law school’s appeal to candidates. Oversees the integrity of the scholarship awarding process for all law school scholarships. Oversees and plans the office’s outreach to current and prospective students about the scholarship process. 

• Oversees the recruitment, selection and training of the law student ambassador volunteer program; 

• Actively participate in proprietary, system-wide development of software programs and/or enhancements as required. Lead the admissions office in converting to new software programs in whole or in part as needed. Work with system-wide departments and departments within the law school to efficiently and effectively manage and train for such conversions or updates, especially IT professionals within and without the law school;

• Review applications and work with the Admissions Committee to make admissions and scholarship decisions that are in line with the committee’s policy to enroll a pool of qualified applicants; 

• Meet with prospective and admitted students; ensure that all emails and phone calls directed to the admissions office are answered in a timely and appropriate manner; 

• Works with the Director of Communications to oversee management of the admissions portion of the law school’s website, admissions publications, and communications plan; 

• Consult with the Financial Aid Office on timing and methods of disseminating financial aid information; 

• Works with the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs to:

  • Enroll students pursuing a concurrent degree.

  • Recruit participants for the law school’s conditional admission program and work with the Admissions Committee to determine which participants of the program should be admitted to the JD program.

  • Plan and execute student orientation of all 1Ls. 

• Make presentations to pre-law societies and prospective law student groups, as well as various governing bodies, as directed by the Dean of the law school;

• Design and implement travel and recruitment schedules as part of the overall admissions plan;

• Lead and participate in national, regional, and state-wide recruitment efforts, including attendance at undergraduate law fairs, law school forums, and other recruiting events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong supervisory, organizational, and administrative skills;

• Experience in planning/executing prospective and admitted student events;

• Ability and willingness to travel by plane and/or car, including overnight and some weekends. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to rent a vehicle without restriction.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Shanna Fitzgerald, Director of Finance, semorris@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving, Standing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes