Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Assistant Dean-Managers in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
Assistant Dean for Admissions
Position Summary
The Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Financial Support leads Michigan State University (MSU) Law College's enrollment management, admissions, pathway, and student financial support functions, in alignment with the University and Law College's mission of inclusive excellence. The Assistant Dean engages in significant outreach, education, and counseling across campus, the legal profession, and the nation related to implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) best practices as they relate to diversifying the profession, creating greater access to education, and building evidence-based pathways to the profession.
The current College of Law Remote Work Policy states remote work should not exceed two days per week.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement the Law College's enrollment management activities in alignment with the Law College's strategic mission and vision.
- - Provide data-driven leadership on outreach, recruitment, conversion, and matriculation activities to develop and maintain an inclusive applicant and admit pool. - Work strategically to increase the knowledge of and high regard for MSU College of Law among various external constituencies. - Plan and execute creative and targeted admission strategies to recruit an inclusive academically talented student body. - Provide ongoing leadership and innovation regarding holistic admissions and financial aid review processes.
- Develop and implement the Law College's student financial support function in alignment with the Law College's mission and vision.
- - Work collaboratively with the Dean to establish policies and practices to manage and award institutional aid, including private donor funds. - Provide counseling to current and prospective students on financial aid processes, financial literacy, student loan management, and financial planning. - Work collaboratively with the MSU Office of Financial Aid to ensure timely federal aid awards and effective support of current and prospective students.
- Develop outreach, access, and educational content for key internal and external constituencies.
- - Engage with the broader campus, K-12 sector, the public, the legal profession, and global community regarding pathway approaches to the legal profession, systemic inequities within the legal profession, and DEI best practices.
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``` - - Engage with and take leadership with peer group organizations and professional societies/organizations such as Law School Admissions Council, Law School Admissions Minority Network, and the State Bar of Michigan among others. - Make scholarly presentations on enrollment management, DEI, pathways to the profession, and workforce development approaches. - Draft and lead equity, inclusion, and access curricular programs.
- Lead and manage the Law College's strategic outreach activities, including working collaboratively with the Marketing and Communication Department.
- - Work collaboratively with the Director of Admissions, the Director of Pathway Programming, Outreach, and Education, and the Director of Marketing and Communications to ensure the development of an effective marketing and communications plan and content.
Develop traditional and electronic communication campaigns that leverage