Assistant Director for Student Affairs

About the role

The Assistant Director for Student Affairs supports the Vice Dean for Student Affairs with strategic planning and projects, communications, academic advising and student counseling. The Assistant Director promotes a diverse, equitable, and welcoming law school community and focuses on building student inclusion, resiliency, and success.

Responsibilities

• Professional and Academic Advising
• Student Support and Counseling
• Student Government and Group Support
• Sponsoring Student Affairs Activities and Wellness Initiatives
• Representing Student Affairs in Internal/External Engagement

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school or other professional degree.
• Superior and proven skills in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in an academic or professional setting.
• Experience managing people or projects and ability to take initiative to develop and keep timelines.
• Able to prioritize workload effectively and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff.
• Must demonstrate patience and remain both calm and respectful during times of crisis.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of professional or practice experience in higher education.
• Experience working in a law school setting.
• Successful completion of a bar exam in any state.
• Teaching experience, either full or part time in higher education.
• Experience in academic counseling or student support and prior experience in academic support/counseling.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school or other professional degree.
• Superior and proven skills in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in an academic or professional setting.
• Experience managing people or projects and ability to take initiative to develop and keep timelines.
• Able to prioritize workload effectively and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff.
• Must demonstrate patience and remain both calm and respectful during times of crisis.

Benefits

University at Buffalo offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$80,000 to $85,000

Schedule

Full-time