About this role
The Admissions Office at the University of Virginia School of Law seeks a Director of Admissions.
Known for its unique combination of academic excellence, professionalism, and collegiality, the University of Virginia School of Law consistently ranks as one of the nation’s premier law schools, and the Admissions Office is critical to its mission and culture.
The Director will evaluate applications and make admissions recommendations to the Assistant Dean, ensuring timely turnaround of admissions decisions. The Director of Admissions will interview prospective students and recruit admitted students during all phases of the admissions cycle, whether by Zoom or in-person visits at the Law School or off-site. The Director will collect, analyze, and interpret data for use in analysis, decision-making, and performance monitoring. The Director will help organize on-grounds events such as tours, class visits, admissions information sessions, and Admitted Students Open Houses, which may include the involvement of current students, faculty, and alumni. This position will enhance existing methods in student recruitment and data analysis, while also allowing development of new initiatives in the Admissions Office.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree plus five years’ relevant experience is required. A J.D. is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will also have experience practicing law and/or working in law school admissions or another higher education setting. Candidates must have superior oral and written communication skills; excellent customer-service orientation; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; a strong commitment to student services; and the ability to work with a range of constituencies in a team-oriented and collegial environment. Facility with databases and Microsoft Excel is strongly preferred.
Position Type & Work Location
- This is a full-time University Staff position with benefits, reporting to the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Chief Admissions Officer. Learn more about UVA benefits (https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits) .
- The position requires most work to be performed in person at the Law School, with the opportunity to perform a limited amount of work remotely in accordance with Law School policy. Some travel is required during the admissions cycle.
- This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary Range
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About UVA and the Community
The Law School is located in Charlottesville, VA, a college town setting with natural beauty and significant historical relevance in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlottesville is a wonderful place to live with an extraordinary quality of life, often ranked among the best places to live in the United States. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and Embark Central Virginia.
Application Timeline
Application review will begin after October 26, 2026.
Additional Requirements
- Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
- This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
How to Apply
Please apply online , by searching for requisition number R0087892 .
Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website . Complete the application, and attach the following:
- Cover letter
- CV/resume
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
*** Please note that ALL REQUESTED documents MUST be uploaded in the resume submission field, and you can combine documents into one PDF. ***
**Applications that do not have all the required documents will not receive full consideration.***
For questions about the position, please contact Natalie Blazer, Assistant Dean and Chief Admissions Officer at [email protected] .
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Jonathan Freeman at [email protected] .
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .