Admission Counselor

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive guidance to prospective students regarding the law school application process, including timelines, required documents, and LSAT preparation.
• Manage communications between prospective students, current students, faculty, and staff via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Evaluate applications, transcripts, and supporting documents to ensure completeness and compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Conduct recruitment outreach at local and nationwide events, including law school fairs and high schools.
• Assist in planning and executing campus visits, special events, and personalized tours for prospective students.
• Supervise, hire, and train student employees to support admissions office operations.
• Maintain and update applicant data using CRM and application management systems such as UNITE, Slate, and Banner.
• Coordinate logistics for campus visits, including room reservations, faculty meetings, and class visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to travel by car and/or airplane up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to lift boxes and suitcases weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and professional writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of professional experience in law school admission, higher education, legal recruiting, professional sales, or marketing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
• Health care, dental, and vision insurance.
• Deferred compensation plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

About the Company

Samford University is a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence. The Cumberland School of Law is part of the Samford community, focusing on providing high-quality legal education and supporting prospective students through every step of their professional journey.