Job Description

Assistant Director of Admissions - UIC Law

Search Extended until May 29, 2026

Hiring Department UIC Law - Admissions

Location Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID 1038708

Posting Close Date February 9, 2026

Salary: The
budgeted salary for the position is $65,000 to $72,000. Final salary offered
will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal
salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director is responsible for executing targeted recruitment activities and strategies to engage and enroll each new intake of students to UIC Law. This includes, but is not limited to hosting virtual recruitment events, travelling to attend recruitment fairs and LSAC forums, deploying communication plans, supporting event planning, and providing general counsel to prospective students and applicants. The assistant director is also responsible for developing an in-depth knowledge of and ability to leverage the functionality of the team's CRM, reading files and recommending admissions decisions, and participating in the management and interpretation of data to improve process and results.

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• At least one year of experience in admissions, enrollment management, or recruitment in a higher education environment
• Experience in data management, organization, and analysis
• Familiarity and facility with CRMs
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, present confidently, and carry out public speaking responsibilities as required
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to periodically lift up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or JD preferred
• Experience with law school admissions or administration

The budgeted salary range for this position is $65,000 to $72,000
annually. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of
available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and
qualifications, and budget constraints.

This position requires a valid driver’s license. Significant travel is required to local and
national law recruitment events, primarily in the Fall.

This position
offers a hybrid work environment based on the department's operational needs.
This position sometimes requires working beyond normal business hours. Further,
sitting for extended periods and using a computer are necessary to complete
most tasks.

For fullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.edu
by the listed closing date, February 9, 2026 Include (upload) a .pdf copy of
your cover letter, current CV/resume, and the names of 3 references.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be
subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made
contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal
background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for
the position being offered. Additional information regarding such
pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the
hiring process.

The University does not engage in discrimination or
harassment against any person because of race (ethnicity), color, religion,
sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age,
order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), arrest
record status, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a
protected veteran (military status) and complies with all federal and state nondiscrimination,
equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.