Legal Studies Admissions Coordinator

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Admissions coordinator managing Vanderbilt Law School’s LL.M., M.L.S., and summer Legal Studies programs. Processing applications, supporting recruitment, and coordinating student enrollment and onboarding.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing recruitment and admissions processes for LL.M. and M.L.S. programs, with strong organizational and project management skills. Proficient in utilizing various university systems and tools to support student services and enhance communication with prospective students.

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Recruitment ManagementAdmissions ProcessingProject ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationSlate and LSAC UNITE Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Application ProcessingFinal Transcript MonitoringDecision RenderingScholarship Program SupportComplex Task Management

Soft Skills

Advanced Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeZoomWeChatCanvaOmni

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent ServicesAdmissions OperationsRecruiting EventsConfidential Application Processing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage recruitment, admission, and enrollment operations across LL.M., M.L.S., and summer Legal Studies programs
Process confidential applications and application materials
Serve as the primary point of contact for M.L.S. and LL.M. admission inquiries, applicants, and entering students
Answer and distribute admissions email and telephone inquiries
Process electronic applications in Slate and LSAC UNITE
Identify missing application materials and resolve incomplete items
Generate approved application fee waivers and upload/finalize admission decisions and scholarship awards
Support recruiting events, virtual forums, information sessions, and the LL.M. WeChat group
Ship and track recruiting collateral and admissions materials
Maintain recruiting collateral inventory
Update LL.M. websites using Omni
Coordinate and host prospective student Zoom meetings
Work with third-party vendors on post-admission communications and admit-kit shipping
Read applications and render admissions decisions with the Associate Director
Support M.L.S. scholarship programs and recruitment tools
Monitor and process final transcripts and maintain university/degree records
Support onboarding, orientation, immigration needs, I-20 processing, immunization statuses, card photos, arrival check-in, and ongoing student needs
Welcome entering LL.M. students arriving from abroad and provide university/Nashville information
Conduct annual outreach to global M.L.S. and LL.M. alumni
Provide administrative support to the Assistant Dean and Associate Director
Collaborate with JD Admissions, Legal Studies staff, University administration, third-party vendors, and Communications
Report administratively and functionally to the Assistant Dean for Legal Studies

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience is necessary
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Experience in a higher education setting or student services environment preferred
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and university/law school systems, including Zoom, WeChat, Canva, and Omni
Prior experience and/or working knowledge of Slate and LSAC UNITE preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-opportunity employment
Opportunities for professional learning and growth