Assistant Director of Admissions

Fordham Law Compliance Affinity Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking an Assistant Director of Law School Admissions in London. The role involves managing social media for admissions, recruiting candidates, and representing the Law School at events. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in recruiting. A competitive salary ranging from $66,555 to $72,000 is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in college recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions-related social media.
• Conduct off-campus candidate recruitment.
• Serve as the admissions representative for the Law School at recruitment fairs.
• Maintain correspondence with prospective students.
• Lead and grow the current student ambassador program.

Skills

High attention to detail

Superior communication and presentation skills

Proven ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office suites

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

No phone calls., please

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Law School Admissions is responsible for managing admissions-related social media, recruiting, file review, and student ambassadors.

This position requires substantial travel during the fall semester (September – November) as well as weekend and evening hours.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a member of the committee that reviews a high volume of applicant files.
• Conducts off-campus candidate recruitment.
• Serves as the admissions representative for the Law School at national and regional recruitment fairs and forums.
• Maintains correspondence with prospective students.
• Maintains recruitment calendar for all LSAC forms and Professional/Graduate Fairs.
• Leads and grows the current student ambassador program and its engagement with admitted students.
• Manages all social media outlets related to both prospective and admitted students.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Supports Associate Director in hosting high-profile Admitted Student Yield Events both off and on campus.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum of two years’ experience in college recruiting.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• High attention to detail.
• Superior communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office suites.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary

$66,555

Maximum Starting Salary

$72,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A1004P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

01/14/2026

Special Instructions

No phone calls., please

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity: Sitting Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Often

Standing

Standing Seldom

Walking

Walking Seldom

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment: Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of two years of experience in college recruiting?
  • Yes, independently and frequently
  • No