Harvard University · Cambridge, MA

Assistant Director of J.D. Admissions at Harvard University — Cambridge, MA

Full-timeCambridge, MAPosted 2026-07-24Apply on SmartRecruiters
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Full job description

Independently perform admissions activities, including participating in the selection of candidates, creating admissions reports, and analyzing data in accordance with university and departmental policies.

As Assistant Director you will:

  • Work directly with a high-energy team to recruit, select, and yield the most promising J.D. talent across the globe
  • Evaluate and make recommendations on the selection of candidates for admission as a voting member of the Admissions Committee, including extensive reading and interviewing responsibilities throughout the cycle
  • Deputy lead for selection across the Regular J.D., Transfer, and Junior Deferral Program cycles
  • Manage operations related to students on deferral, serving as relationship manager with deferred students
  • Coordinate joint degree questions, candidates, and data reporting with partner offices at the Law School as well as other Harvard University Admissions Offices.
  • Select, train, and manage outside readers to make recommendations on the selection of candidates for admission
  • Represent university as the spokesperson at admissions events and functions
  • Ensure compliance with university admissions policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations with respect to students’ rights to privacy

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people with:

  • Sound judgment, discretion with highly confidential data, and strong writing and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large programs/projects and comfort working across high-functioning teams
  • Prior experience with Slate Technolutions or similar relationship-management software preferred

Standard Hours/Schedule: Full-time; will be required to work nights and weekends at certain points in the admissions cycle.

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal

Other Information:

Significant travel required, primarily in fall recruitment season

All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.

Work Format Details

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Support for families and caregivers
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks