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Employer Name: Yale University

1. Evaluates all admissions applications, interviews prospective applicants, and independently assesses each application against a variety of factors, including the applicant's strength, weaknesses and potential contribution to the Yale community. Determines applicant's standing within local, national and international applicant pools. 2. Analyzes and independently assesses overall records to determine if applicants are appropriate for admissions committee review. 3. Presents applicant recommendations to admissions committee. Briefs admissions committee about applicants and about schools and geographical regions as they relate to evaluation of applicant files. Determines which applicants will be waitlisted. 4. Develops public presentations designed to promote Yale to prospective applicants. 5. Provides guidance and counseling to prospective students. 6. Coordinates alumni recruiting activities in assigned geographical areas. 7. Serves as a liaison with organizations and individuals involved in the admissions process. 8. Plans and drives recruiting and yield events and engages in corporate outreach with key industries and key partners. 9. Works collaboratively with colleagues within the school and across Yale, as well as other key constituents, to develop and implement strategies related to relevant geographical regions and professional industries. 10. Manages admissions efforts as they relate to a particular substantive area such as diversity, communications, recruiting, operations, and technology. Provides strategic vision as it relates to this area. Compiles key admissions data, analyzes trends and outcomes, and recommends new approaches and strategies. 11. May perform other duties assigned. Required Skill/ability 1: Exceptional organizational and oral/written communication skills. Required Skill/ability 2: Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, challenging environment, working with diverse constituents (e.g. prospective and current students, faculty, and staff). Required Skill/ability 3: Ability to understand and promote the goals and distinct qualities of Yale Law School. Required Skill/ability 4: Demonstrated skill in utilizing Slate (or a similar CRM database system) and other technologies, including spreadsheets, databases, and web pages. Preferred Education: J.D. plus one year of experience in law-related position(s) OR Bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in admissions, placement, student counseling, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Exposure to law school admissions process through personal, volunteer, and/or professional experience strongly preferred. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title: Student Services Officer 3, Professional Schools University Job Title: Assistant Director of Admissions Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: J.D. plus one year of experience in law-related position(s) OR Bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in admissions, placement, student counseling, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Exposure to law school admissions process through personal, volunteer, and/or professional experience strongly preferred. Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and four years of experience in a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.