Working as a member of the Admissions Department, the Admissions Officer II is responsible for the recruitment and matriculation of qualified prospective students. This externally-facing position is responsible for recruitment related activities directly responsible for new student outreach.

Experience in student recruitment, educational counseling or administration. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Commitment to innovation, creativity and program development. Ability to travel up to two weeks at a time. Valid driver’s license.

JD degree, previous law school admissions experience, experience working with non-traditional student populations and online learners bar admission.

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law is an intimate, innovative law school, committed to developing students who enjoy challenging dialogue from the first moments of orientation, embrace practice-based learning, and stand ready to join the ranks of alumni who are global leaders in intellectual property, general practice, public interest and social justice, and commerce and technology. Our Legal Residency program allows students to work in their fields of interest for up to a full semester while receiving credit and our Daniel Webster Scholar program is the only practice-based bar exam alternative in the nation. Our faculty consists of practitioners experienced in their fields of interest. The small student/faculty ratio promotes collaboration and collegiality. Accredited by the American Bar Association, UNH Franklin Pierce is located in Concord, New Hampshire, home to the state’s legislature, state offices, as well as local, state and U.S. federal courts. Concord is just an hour’s drive from Boston, and we are located less than an hour from mountains, lakes, and the Atlantic Ocean.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Develop and administer recruitment and yield strategy: In conjunction with the Associate Dean for Administration and Admissions colleagues, formulate admissions goals; identify recruitment strategies to achieve approved goals; develop and execute recruitment and yield strategies to include on- and off-campus recruiting events, online information sessions, campus visits, traveling to recruiting events nationwide (approximately 20-25% travel, concentrated in the fall); develop and send electronic and written marketing communications. Correspond with prospective students in person, via telephone, postal mail, electronic mail, and social media. Regularly assess and adjust strategies as necessary to achieve goals. Make recommendations for process improvements. Provide support to additional areas within the Admissions Office as needed.

Review applications for admission, recommend admission and scholarship decisions: Review applications for admission to UNH Law in accordance with UNH and law school policy, as well as ABA standards and LSAC best practices. Prepare admission and scholarship recommendations in accordance with established enrollment goals. Communicate decisions to applicants. Correspond with admitted applicants to proactively identify and resolve enrollment and financial aid concerns.

Serve on School of Law, UNH and professional committees: represent Office of Admissions on School of Law and UNH committees as requested. Support nationwide legal education community through service to LSAC, ABA and other professional organizations.