Assistant Director of Admissions - UIC Law

Assistant Director of Admissions – UIC Law Location: Chicago, IL USA Posting Close Date: February 9, 2026 Salary: $65,000 to $72,000 annually (final salary determined by market data, equity, experience, and budget). Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director is responsible for executing targeted recruitment activities and strategies to engage and enroll new UIC Law students. This includes hosting virtual recruitment events, traveling to recruitment fairs and LSAC forums, deploying communication plans, supporting event planning, and providing general counsel to prospective students and applicants. The assistant director will also develop in‑depth knowledge of CRM functionality, recommend admissions decisions, and participate in data management to improve process and results. Duties & Responsibilities Represent UIC Law at national and regional campus visits, law fairs, and law forums Review and evaluate applicant files Organize and host visits of undergraduate groups on campus Conduct meetings with prospective and admitted students Respond to general admission inquiries by telephone, email, and in‑person Coordinate and participate in Open House events and other outreach/recruiting activities Recruit, manage, and train student ambassadors and run the Student Ambassador Program Assist the Director of Admissions in advising international students on immigration matters Monitor and update social media sites for the Office of Admissions Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required At least one year of experience in admissions, enrollment management, or recruitment in a higher education environment Experience in data management, organization, and analysis Familiarity and facility with CRMs Strong communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, present confidently, and carry out public speaking responsibilities as required Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Ability to periodically lift up to 25 pounds Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or JD preferred Experience with law school admissions or administration Benefits This position is eligible for benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Additional Job Information The position requires a valid driver's license. Significant travel is required to local and national law recruitment events, primarily in the Fall. The work environment is hybrid based on departmental needs and may sometimes require work beyond normal business hours. Extended periods of sitting and computer use are necessary. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Illinois does not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), arrest record status, discharge from the military, or veteran status. The University conforms to all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. Requests for accommodation for disability or veteran status may be made through the University's accommodation process. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; all employment decisions will ultimately be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr Broughton Group