How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
The University of Michigan Law School's Admissions Office is looking for a professional to join its two-person graduate admissions team within its office of 12. The graduate admissions team is responsible for the recruitment and admission of applicants to its LLM program, which is targeted toward students who have earned a law degree outside the United States. The Admissions Office, located within the iconic Law Quadrangle buildings, is a fast-paced work environment staffed by a tight-knit, friendly team that shares the goal of recruiting and admitting smart, well-rounded law students.
Who We Are
Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world's leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence characterized by a powerful commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the JD and 40 in the LLM program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work.
Responsibilities*
- Use an in-house computing system to efficiently process approximately 500 to 650 Law School admission applications for the LLM program
- Update and ensure accuracy of data in internal office records, the University's central computing system, and the Law School Admission Council's Unite system
- Generate and send communications to prospective students via MailChimp and other email systems
- Coordinate with the University's International Center to process documentation for incoming students' US visa applications
- Email applicants directly with information about their statuses for their admission applications and visa application documentation
- Prepare and submit expense reports
- General clerical duties as needed, including occasional assistance with reception desk
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications*
- A high school diploma or equivalent and two to five years of applicable experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Data entry experience, including familiarity with Excel
- Demonstrated ability to work well within a team as well as independently
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and successfully meet deadlines
- Ability to work with accuracy and speed
- Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
Desired Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree and experience as a productive team member in a fast-paced admissions office, student service office, or other academic service unit
- Familiarity with international student services or US visa application process
- High level experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, including letter generation and data manipulation
- Competency using M-Pathways or equivalent (e.g., PeopleSoft) for student administration functions
- Experience using LSAC's Unite or ACES2, Dropbox, and Google products (Gmail, Google Calendar, etc.)
- Enthusiasm for technology and technological solutions
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
Campus salary ranges for people currently in this position can be found at: https://www.umsalary.info/index.php
Salary decisions are made based on a combination of experience and qualification for the job.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.