Assistant Dean for Admissions

Job Details

Assistant Dean for Admissions

Department: LAW School of Law

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

With direction from the Dean, the Assistant Dean for Admissions serves as the strategic leader responsible for shaping, implementing, and advancing the law school’s admissions vision and goals. The assistant dean oversees recruitment, admissions operations, enrollment strategy, scholarship awards, and applicant managment to attract and enroll a highly qualified and mission-aligned class. The successful assistant dean must be able to build strong relationships with top feeder schools and have knowledge of legal education trends, experience with financial aid and scholarships awards, and sensitivity to demographic and market conditions affecting law school applicants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight years of law school admissions experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Legal Education Landscape High level of familiarity with the environment of legal education, the legal profession, and the academic programs and curriculum of the School of Law.

Enrollment Management Knowledge of holistic admissions review, application evaluation processes, yield management and enrollment forecasting, scholarship strategies, pipeline development, familiarity with metrics affecting law school competitiveness.

Analytical and Technical Skills Experience and knowledge of CRM platforms (such as Slate), application processing software (LSAC Unite), reporting tools and dashboards, and familiarity with predictive modeling for yield forecasting and financial aid decisions. Ability to recognize and implement new technologies and methods to achieve institutional goals.

Communications and Relationship building Strong inter-personal and customer-service skills and ability to work well with various constituencies, including faculty, staff, alumni, students, applicants, and other groups. Persuasive writing and messaging, excellent presentation and public-speaking skills.

Leadership and Management Ability to lead the admissions team. Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, energy, and commitment. Ability to manage multiple tasks in an organized strategic and detail-oriented way while remaining personable, supportive, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering the highest quality of service. Possesses sound judgement, high discretion and confidentiality, and adaptability under pressure. Ability to think strategically, solve problems and take initiative.

Job Close Date 07/11/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by July 11, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance, Retirement Programs, Paid Tuition, Dependent Scholarships, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday), Paid Parental Leave, Professional Development Opportunities.

To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/206965