Graduate Admissions Processing Coordinator

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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.

Job 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. 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 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 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
  • Create and update process documentation
  • Collect and organize data for admissions and scholarship review
  • 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

Required Qualifications*

  • High school diploma and two to five years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including familiarity with Excel
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • 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, including ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and successfully meet deadlines
  • Ability to work with accuracy and speed 
  • Enthusiasm for technology and technological solutions

Desired Qualifications*

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience as a productive team member in an 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 formatting
  • 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.)

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.