Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The College Recruiter (Assistant Director of Admissions) supports Miami Law’s recruitment, admissions, and financial education efforts by counseling prospective and admitted students on the law school application and institutional aid process. This position integrates financial literacy into recruitment strategies and requires proficiency in Customer Relationship Management software, excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to use sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in a professional setting. Reporting Relationship: Reports to Associate Director of Admissions and Institutional Aid Core Job Functions: Develops and implements recruitment and yield strategies to attract prospective students and meet the enrollment needs of the University. Establishes and maintains relationships with students, parents, high school counselors, teachers, and administrators. Provides pre-admission advice and counsel relative to the recruitment and admissions processes. Seeks out opportunities to engage and meet prospective students by participating in local, state, and national school events, college fairs, and community organizations. Addresses questions and responds to inquiries from prospective students through various mediums. Hosts and assists in the establishment and coordination of on-campus programs for prospective students. Represents the University during on-campus events to provide information about available offerings, including but not limited to, academic programs, resources, opportunities, and facilities. Evaluates the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and makes recommendations for program changes and enhancements. Compiles, assesses, and interprets student data, event outcomes, recruitment trends, and market area trends, and reports findings to senior leadership. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Department Specific Functions: Counsel prospective and admitted students on funding options, including institutional aid, federal financial aid, private loans, and external scholarships. Review applicant files and make scholarship award recommendations based on established criteria. Collaborate with the admissions team to integrate financial aid guidance into recruitment efforts. Conduct workshops and webinars for students and families on financial literacy and loan management. Track trends in student borrowing, repayment, and financial aid utilization to inform policy and planning. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in federal and state financial aid regulations and best practices. Oversee financial aid systems and databases to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Assists in the preliminary review process of applications for all LAW programs. Provides individual counseling to prospective students and applicants regarding all aspects of the law school application process. Supports recruitment and yield strategies to attract prospective students and meet the enrollment needs of the University. Represents Miami Law at regional and national events and to a wide range of constituents and venues. Assists in the development, enhancement, advertising and execution of on-campus visits and events, off-campus events, and virtual programming for prospective students. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Assists with special projects and other duties assigned by the Associate Director of Admissions and Institutional Aid. This position doesn’t have any supervisory functions. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; JD or master’s degree preferred. Two (2) years of experience in either admissions, student recruitment, financial aid, or a related field. Experience in a similar academic setting or marketing experience preferred. Unite law school customer relationship management system expertise preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: Ability and willingness to travel heavily during peak recruitment season and to incur travel expenses for reimbursement. Ability and willingness to work on evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy in highly confidential and professional setting. Ability to confidently address questions and concerns from prospective students and families during recruitment events and information sessions. Ability to foster connections and build rapport with a wide range of audiences, inspiring interest and excitement about the law school. Ability to identify and use data to make decisions about recruiting initiatives. Ability to work both independently and as part of an office team characterized by high volume of applications, visitors, and emails. Ability to work effectively under deadlines and high expectations of productivity. Demonstrated skill in representing Miami Law to prospective students, prelaw advisors, and parents. Demonstrated success in event planning and programming. Excellent computer skills and comfort level with technology and software. Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Exceptional dedication to customer service. Exercise of sound judgment in evaluating applications for admission. Knowledge of best practices in law school admissions. Knowledge of business and management principles Skilled in confidently delivering presentations both virtually and in person. Strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and team-building skills. Strong proficiency with Unite or Powerfaids preferred. Must be willing to learn new software as required. Strong work ethic and interest in improving performance. The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.