Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Admissions Officer
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Admissions
Department	Camden Law Admissions
Overview	Ranked #61 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity. Two schools, each with distinctive strengths, have come together to create one law school with extraordinary opportunities for learning experiences and career growth. Rutgers Law School—with locations in Camden and Newark—offers a world-class faculty; a curriculum of exceptional breadth and depth in theory, practice, and interdisciplinary studies; a geographic presence that spans one of the nation’s 10 largest legal markets (New Jersey) while also offering immediate access to two of the five largest markets (New York City and Philadelphia); an alumni network with over 20,000 members; and a strong tradition of diversity and social impact. As the law school for a top public university, Rutgers Law School is committed to the highest standards of teaching, scholarship, and service to its host communities, the state of New Jersey, and the nation.
Posting Summary	This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Admissions for Rutgers Law School at the Camden Campus. The Admissions Officer assists with all aspects of the admissions process. In addition to reviewing applications, this position also requires representing the law school at recruitment fairs, forums and panels; counseling students regarding the admissions process; and developing and implementing strategies for recruiting and yielding diverse prospective students. Other responsibilities include: assisting in the planning and implementation of Orientation, open houses, webinars, information sessions, and other recruitment activities; developing working relationships with undergraduate and graduate institutions, pre-law advisors, pre-law societies, and other external constituents; and performing other duties and special projects as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Admissions. This position requires occasional evening and weekend event responsibilities and seasonal recruiting travel. The Admissions Officer will also serve as a liaison between prospective students and other external constituents on issues related to diversity and inclusion in legal education and the profession as a whole. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Admissions, the Assistant Director will engage with current students and Law School administrators to help develop and implement policies, pipeline and outreach programs, and curricular requirements that foster an environment of diversity and inclusion at Rutgers Law School. The Admissions Officer maintains and ensures the accuracy of the law school admissions database and its connection with the University graduate school database, working with Camden Campus IT to see that admissions databases are operating properly, and ensuring proper generation of reports for ABA reporting and other purposes. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and complete projects in a timely fashion. Knows the mission, goals, and objectives of the University and Rutgers Law School in order to communicate accurate and relevant information to prospects, applicants and admitted students. This position will involve evening and weekend work and travel.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary	Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
Annual Minimum Salary	58867.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	73298.000
Annual Maximum Salary	87729.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience and two years’ experience working in university administration with a high volume of student contact may be substituted. Must be experienced working with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience working with ACES2, Unite, and/or RUTADMIN a plus. Must have a driver’s license and ability to travel for extensive periods during fall recruiting season.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience working in a confidential environment that requires discretion and good judgment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work and complete projects in a fast-paced environment with multiple distractions. Ability to make presentations before large groups. Excellent writing skills for communication by email and other written means is a must.
Preferred Qualifications	Masters or other advanced degree a plus
Equipment Utilized	RUTADMIN-Graduate (GRE screen}, Financial (FAMS}, and others screens. LSAC ACES system
Physical Demands and Work Environment	This position must be able to think on their feet in a hectic, fast pace office environment. Must have excellent public, and social skills with others
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0814
Posting Open Date	03/27/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
City	Camden
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement