Number of Vacancies: 4

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Employment Status: Part-Time, Temporary (less than 30 hours)

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/7

Salary Range: $26.67/ hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC, 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The incumbent performs a variety of duties in support of the student recruitment function and of Advocate for Justice outreach in the School of Law Office of Admission. The position requires skills in communicating effectively with diverse populations, organizing and maintaining a full complement of current information on the law school programs and the application process. It also requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a timely and conscious manner. The incumbent reports to the Assistant Dean of Admissions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responds to public requests for law school admissions materials.
2. Coordinates and performs individual and large group mailings of admissions and orientation materials.
3. Enters and tabulates as appropriate admissions inquiries into ACES2 software.
4. Corresponds with newly admitted applicants and others regarding the scholarship opportunities.
5. Assists the Assistant Dean of Admissions in coordinating Law Day-Open House activities, regional LSAC Forums and other student recruitment outreach and activities.
6. Conducts informal informational sessions and tours.
7. Interacts with appropriate law school staff and reviews relevant materials to maintain complete and current knowledge of the school of law, admissions policies and procedures and accreditation standing.
8. Supervises work-study student staff as requested.
9. Prepares purchase requisitions, travel authorizations, travel claims and other university forms.
10. Schedules appointments for on-campus and off-campus meetings.
11. Refers appropriate inquiries or problems to the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Assistant Director of Admissions or other appropriate law school personnel.
12. Prepares reports as required.
13. Works evenings during critical period (spring/fall/summer registration and evenings).
14. Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree required; graduate or J.D. degree preferred.
2. Incumbent should have one or more years of law admissions experience.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  Temporary employment is may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.