Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Enrollment LW7371

Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Enrollment LW7371

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Gulfport, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Division

College of Law | Dean

Department

Admissions/Student Financial Pl-COL

Opening Date

06/30/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

Position Summary: The Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Enrollment is responsible for leading and executing admissions and enrollment management for the College of Law's LL.M., M.J., and other non-J.D. graduate programs. The position works collaboratively with the Director of International and Graduate Programs to support recruitment, enrollment, and related program initiatives for the LL.M. in International Law Program as needed. For all other LL.M., M.J., and other non-J.D. programs, the Associate Director oversees recruitment, application processing, admission decisions, and enrollment tracking-ensuring that the College meets its graduate enrollment targets. The role works collaboratively with program directors, the marketing and communications team, the International Office, and Student Financial Planning to attract, admit, and onboard diverse and highly qualified students.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include the following:

• Lead recruitment, admissions, and enrollment management for LL.M., M.J., and other non-J.D. graduate programs.
• Collaborate with program directors and the Senior Assistant Dean of Enrollment to establish and implement enrollment targets and strategies.
• Manage and oversee the full application process, including reviewing and evaluating applications, assigning applicant files to program directors for review, making scholarship recommendations, confirming enrollment decisions, notifying applicants of decisions and providing new student information to admitted students.
• Serve as a recruiter for domestic and international prospective students.
• Counsel prospective students regarding admissions processes, program options, and enrollment requirements.
• Run enrollment tracking reports using student information systems (Unite and Banner).
• Collaborate with program directors to coordinate onboarding and support newly admitted students.
• Coordinate with various departments and units including IT, Registrar, Library, etc. to ensure timely and efficient enrolled student process.
• Collaborate with program directors and communications director/project manager on marketing strategies.
• Provide guidance as needed to communications director/project manager and external marketing agencies related to targeted print, digital, email, and social media campaigns.
• Assist in managing program webpages in collaboration with program directors and communications team.
• Assist in editing and updating HubSpot content as needed.
• Organize and implement admissions programming including webinars and information sessions to target prospective students and generate program interest.
• Provide support for JD file review and counseling as requested by the Senior Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management.
• Maintain compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in recruitment and admissions
• Maintain a collaborative work environment and work well with others.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Lifting occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, admissions processes, and CRM/student information systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including program directors, and marketing teams.
• Support the University's Mission and Values in their role.

Required Qualifications: This position requires:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in graduate admissions, enrollment management, or higher education administration.
• Experience working with international student recruitment is highly desirable.
• Desire to join a distinct University community committed to inclusive excellence, kindness, and collaboration, as it seeks to move Forward Together in making our community and world a better place.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications: The ideal candidate's qualifications include:

• Willingness to travel, domestically and international.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Ability to collaborate with others within the law school and university community.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint, Banner, Unite, HubSpot or similar CRM.

Work Environment: This is an in-person position at our Gulfport campus. Work duties will be performed primarily in temperature-controlled offices, with frequent interactions with others. This position may include opportunities for a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA).

Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position. However, sponsorship is contingent upon the non-applicability of the visa petition fees outlined in the relevant Executive Order signed September 19, 2025. Due to the recent federally-mandated increased financial expense, the university is not in a position to absorb this significantly increased cost of sponsorship for new H-1B petitions at this time. International candidates are encouraged to apply, but should be aware that eligibility for sponsorship will be evaluated in accordance with current U.S. immigration regulations and institutional policies.

This position is benefit eligible. Stetson University offers a variety of benefits for our full-time employees including comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, employer paid life and disability insurance, generous leave and holiday benefits, employer retirement contributions, tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, and others. All employees are also eligible to enjoy our Hatter Perks which include a variety of discounts and special privileges within our community.

Please visit our employee benefits webpage for more information.

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Have you worked in Higher Education?

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Do you have experience in graduate admissions?

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Have you worked in law school admissions?

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Do you have experience counseling and advising students?

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Have you had experience starting new programs?

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Do you have marketing skills?

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Employer Stetson University

Division College of Law | Dean Address 1401 61st Street S.

Gulfport, Florida, 33707

Phone 727-562-7345

Website https://www.stetson.edu/law/