Assistant Director - Admissions Launchpad Scholars Program

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Overview

In consultation with and reporting to the Dean of Admissions, the Assistant Director is a member of the Admissions Office who will manage the Launchpad Scholars Program (LSP) and assist with general admissions tasks as needed for Yale Law School. The LSP aims to promote access to the legal profession by equipping participants with the tools and resources they need to apply to the law schools of their choosing and succeed as law students and legal professionals. This innovative program is designed to support Scholars in every aspect of their law school application process.

This position is a minimum part time 30 hours per week with up to full time potential at 37.5 hours per week.

The Assistant Director has responsibility for the following:

Recruitment & Application Process

• Manages the process of recruiting candidates for LSP, including through (i) developing an overall recruiting strategy, (ii) managing drip marketing and other email campaigns, (iii) organizing and conducting information sessions for prospective LSP applicants and prelaw advisors, and (iv) creating all marketing and presentation materials

• Manages LSP application processes, including (i) maintenance of online application form and all related communications, (ii) application review, (iii) interviews of applicants, and (iv) selection of program participants

• Responds to inquiries from prospective applicants, prelaw advisors, and other key stakeholders, including responsibility for Launchpad email inbox

Program Management

• Sets the LSP timeline and schedule of programming (including the timeline for recruiting and the application process)

• Manages onboarding of participants

• Works with program faculty and speakers to develop curriculum for all program components (including Welcome Summit, Saturday Academies, LSAT program, and Residential Institute); manages logistics for all program components

• Attends and assists with LSP "Saturday Academies"

• Creates and manages assessment metrics and protocols to gather feedback from participants

General Administrative Oversight

• Manages, tracks, and updates the LSP budget

• Manages the LSP website and other online / marketing materials in coordination with the Law School's Office of Public Affairs

• Manages all aspects of the relationship with program vendors and contractors

• Serves as primary liaison to Sponsor and manages sponsorship relationship

General J.D. Admissions Responsibilities

• On an as needed basis: assists Admissions Office with recruiting for the J.D. program; participates in the review and selection process for J.D. applicants; participates in yielding activities for admitted J.D. applicants

• Other duties as assigned

Nights: Occasionally

Weekends: Occasionally

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently.

2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

3. Highly developed organizational skills with the ability to take initiative; ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet demands in a high-volume environment and in a timely and efficient manner.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Experience working with under-resourced populations; J.D. preferred.

2. Experience working in CRMs (i.e. Slate) Qualtrics, and advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Evaluates all admissions applications, interviews prospective applicants, and independently assesses each application against a variety of factors, including the applicant's strength, weaknesses and potential contribution to the Yale community. Determines applicant's standing within local, national and international applicant pools. 2. Presents applicant recommendations to admissions committee. Briefs admissions committee about applicants and about schools and geographical regions as they relate to evaluation of applicant files. Determines which applicants will be waitlisted 3. Develops public presentations designed to promote Yale to prospective applicants. 4. Advises secondary school counselors, applicants and parents on the application process. 5. Coordinates alumni recruiting activities in assigned geographical areas. 6. Serves as a liaison with organizations and individuals involved in the admissions process. 7. May perform other duties assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

06/04/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Academic Administration

Compensation Grade Profile

Admissions Officer (23)

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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