Assistant Director, Law Admissions & Financial Aid, College of Law

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Aug 08, 2025
Assistant Director, Law Admissions & Financial Aid, College of Law Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. Job Overview Counsel and recruit future law students, oversee the student ambassador program, manage special student recruitment initiatives and events, evaluate applications, contributes significantly to all event planning, and process scholarship awards. Essential Functions Serve as the primary admission counselor and point of contact to future law students. Communicate with future law students via phone, email, and webinars; respond to inquiries from future law students regarding entrance requirements, application procedures, financial aid availability, housing alternatives, etc. Manage future student visits and tours of the College of Law. Ensure quality of service and interaction with future students and seek opportunities to enhance services. Recruit, select, train, and manage Admission Experience Champions (student ambassadors). Represent the College of Law at in-person and virtual recruitment fairs, forums, and panels both regionally and nationally. Develop and implement creative outreach and recruitment strategies for prospective students. In conjunction with the Assistant Dean of Admissions, serve as the point of contact and coordinator for all private campus visits and programming for "Stay A Bearcat" programs (traditional, Accelerated BA/JD, and Double Bearcat) and external 3 + 3 partnerships. Review, evaluate, and make initial admission recommendations on a significant portion of the applicant pool. Assist with financial aid and scholarship management in Catalyst. In conjunction with the Assistant Dean of Admission and Director of Admission, plan and execute all on-campus admission event logistics including tracking event RSVPs, reserving rooms, securing speakers, managing catering and decor, and gathering event materials. Serve as the housing liaison for all admitted students with on and off-campus housing options. Coordinate efforts to provide accurate and timely information from Residential Life and off-campus housing. Attend admission and financial aid professional development conferences. Special projects and other responsibilities as requested by the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor's Degree. Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Trainings/Certifications A valid driver's license. Required Experience Three (3) year of relevant experience. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:98588 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Assistant Director, Law Admissions & Financial Aid, College of Law Date: Jul 15, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: Developer, Law, Medicare, Financial, Technology, Legal, Research, Healthcare, Finance