Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator (Temporary), UMKC School of Law

UMKC School of Law

UMKC School of Law seeks a highly motivated candidate to serve as a recruitment paraprofessional in the Office of Law Admissions. The Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator will assist in implementing Law School efforts related to admissions, recruitment, and outreach, with a particular emphasis on diversity of all types. Responsibilities include:

o Effectively communicate general program information and admissions requirements to interested applicants through individual meetings, virtual sessions, and group presentations.

o Greet visitors, answer phone and email, assist with professors on the admissions committee, and help assist law admissions area. Help with scheduling of calendars, mail, documents, and schedule appointments.

o Support two full time staff positions and 20+ student emissaries, on the mission of acquiring high quality candidates for entering classes of law.

o Troubleshoot issues and problems that arise in the office and serve as liaison between law school faculty, candidates and family members, and students.

o Assist in filing of applications and assuring each candidate's file is complete and ready for review. Schedule interviews and send appropriate communications by email, phone, or mail.

o Assist in scheduling and managing of office events such as Future Student Days, Admitted Students Day, Scholarship Day, campus visits, information sessions, etc.

o Travel up to three weeks per year to promote UMKC Law at graduate and career fairs as well as coordinate appointments at local colleges and universities with pre-law clubs and advisors.

o Provide administrative support to faculty on admissions committee, and law admissions area.

o Other duties as assigned

o Assist with any social media projects as needed.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Successful applicants should be organized, able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines, student-oriented, and excited to work on a team. Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to learn new programs and technologies and have strong attention to detail.
• Experience in admissions, student services, counseling, advising, and/or customer service is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in education or a Liberal Arts. A J.D. degree or experience/knowledge in the legal field is desirable.
• A Valid Driver's License is highly preferred

Up to $18.50 hr, commensurate on experience, education, and internal equity.

This position is 40 hours a week and temporary from November 2, 2026 to May 2027

Schedule is M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.