Department Summary:

The Drake University Law School is the premiere private law school in Iowa and one of the Nation’s top law schools. The Law School blends a rich heritage with innovative technology and forward-thinking curriculum, including the nation’s only First-Year Trial Practicum. Located in the heart of Des Moines, our law school offers an unmatched educational experience through cutting-edge facilities, a top-tier legal clinic, and robust connections with the legal community.
Since it’s founding in 1865 by Iowa Supreme Court Justices George Wright and Chester Cole, Drake Law School has stood among the 25 oldest law schools in the country. Our founders envisioned a place where students could witness the law in action, fostering a tradition of real-world, practical experience that we continue to uphold today. Now is an exciting time to join the Law School as it begins a new chapter and innovative vision for the future. www.drake.edu/law

Job Summary:

Drake Law School is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Office of Admission. This is a 32 hour/week, 10-month position (mid Aug - mid June), including full-time benefits. This role provides support to the Law School Office of Admission, and has primary responsibility for the processing of applications, tracking of application statuses, and report building.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail

.• Associates Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites

Job Duties:

• 40% - Process applicant data into the appropriate admissions/enrollment database for JD/LLM/MJ programs.
• 10% - Track and record application statuses, communicate status updates to applicants and respond to related applicant questions and inquiries.
• 10% - Prepare various annual and ad hoc reports including ABA AQ, LSAC correlation study and annual admissions office report.
• 10% - Act as primary office liaison with LSAC for issues related to the applicant database (Unite), online applications, CAS reports and the online applicant status checker system (ASO).
• 5% - Responsible for transferring digital application documents for all enrolled students to university database using WebXtender.
• 5% - Revise and update online application templates, instructions and related documents for all law school programs.
• 5% - Update admission office webpages and assist with keeping admission webpages updated.
• 5% - Represent the university and the office of Admission in welcoming prospective students and families to the university and facilitate their visit day. Assist with making campus visit arrangements when needed.
• 5% - Update Applicant Status Online system and work with applicants accessing that system.
• 5% - Assist in answering incoming phone calls and email inquiries. Provide back-up in absence of full-time administrative assistant. 

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2025. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits