[Hiring] Law School Admissions Reviewer @Duke Careers

Role Description

As a Law School Admissions Reviewer, you will be part of the team that evaluates candidates for admission to Duke Law School by reviewing written application materials, paying careful attention to:

• Academic preparation for legal study
• Potential for contribution to the Duke Law community
• Likelihood of success in a legal career

Strong evaluative and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as the ability and willingness to learn about Duke Law's programs and culture.

This is a part-time, seasonal position. Although the exact schedule varies based on the applicant pool and the needs of the Office of Admissions, it typically involves approximately twenty hours per week between September and April. Application review is conducted online, so the working hours are flexible and the work can primarily be done from home.

Help support the admissions process by evaluating prospective students and contributing to the development of Duke Law School's incoming class.

Qualifications

• Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
• Must reside in North Carolina.
• JD or other exposure to legal study and practice strongly preferred.
• Experience related to selective admissions processes helpful.
• Strong analytic, interpersonal, and writing skills required.
• Computer proficiency and Internet access required.
• Ability and willingness to acquire knowledge about Duke Law School (or pre-existing knowledge) required.

Requirements

• Review and assess qualifications of prospective students based on:
• Academic records
• Test scores
• Writing samples
• Personal statements
• Extra-curricular activities and work experience
• Letters of recommendation
• Write evaluations of candidates and make recommendations for action on applications using a holistic approach in a standardized format and following established criteria.
• Participate in periodic admissions meetings to receive information about the development of the applicant pool and any changes in the process.
• Receive feedback on submitted evaluations and provide input to the Office of Admissions on the ongoing process.
• Additional responsibilities in evaluating and recruiting prospective law students may be added at the discretion of the Office of Admissions.

Benefits

• Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00.
• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.