Independently perform admissions activities, including participating in the selection of candidates, creating admissions reports, and analyzing data in accordance with university and departmental policies.

As Assistant Director you will: 

• Work directly with a high-energy team to recruit, select, and yield the most promising J.D. talent across the globe 
• Evaluate and make recommendations on the selection of candidates for admission as a voting member of the Admissions Committee, including extensive reading and interviewing responsibilities throughout the cycle  
• Deputy lead for selection across the Regular J.D., Transfer, and Junior Deferral Program cycles 
• Manage operations related to students on deferral, serving as relationship manager with deferred students 
• Coordinate joint degree questions, candidates, and data reporting with partner offices at the Law School as well as other Harvard University Admissions Offices.  
• Select, train, and manage outside readers to make recommendations on the selection of candidates for admission 
• Represent university as the spokesperson at admissions events and functions  
• Ensure compliance with university admissions policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations with respect to students’ rights to privacy 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people with: 

• Sound judgment, discretion with highly confidential data, and strong writing and problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated ability to manage large programs/projects and comfort working across high-functioning teams 
• Prior experience with Slate Technolutions or similar relationship-management software preferred 

Standard Hours/Schedule: Full-time; will be required to work nights and weekends at certain points in the admissions cycle.

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal

Other Information:

Significant travel required, primarily in fall recruitment season 

All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.