Assistant Director of Student Affairs, School of Law

This position reports to the Senior Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at the University of Virginia School of Law, consistently recognized as one of the top law schools in the country. The environment is active, supportive, and collegial, with a strong commitment to excellence and service.

About the role

The Assistant Director will provide support for hallmark programs of the Student Affairs Office, including the Roadmap Scholars Initiative, the Community Fellows Program, orientation, graduation, and other events. The role involves managing and creating social media posts and the weekly newsletter, as well as serving as a key point of contact for the Law School’s student organizations. These organizations are a vibrant and central part of student life, spanning academic, professional, cultural, social, and public service interests, alongside 10 academic journals and the Student Bar Association.

Each spring, the Assistant Director plays a critical role in ensuring smooth transitions for incoming student organization leaders by orienting them and serving as an ongoing resource on Law School policies and best practices in organizational leadership. The role also includes coordinating student organization budgets, funding, and reimbursements.

The position requires some weekend and evening work and the ability to travel domestically during the year.

Responsibilities

• Support hallmark programs such as the Roadmap Scholars Initiative, Community Fellows Program, orientation, graduation, and other events.
• Manage and create social media posts and the weekly newsletter.
• Serve as a key point of contact for student organizations, ensuring smooth leadership transitions and providing guidance on policies and best practices.
• Coordinate student organization budgets, funding, and reimbursements.
• Engage with prospective students, current students, student leaders, and alumni.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent written, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to counsel and advise student leaders on organizational management, Law School policies, and leadership best practices.
• Ability to engage, develop relationships with, and influence a diverse range of audiences.
• Collaborative work style and strong team orientation.
• Excellent computer and database skills, with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising or supporting student organizations or student leadership programs.
• Experience providing academic or career counseling to undergraduate students.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of professional pipeline programs.
• Ability to work well as a team member and independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The role occasionally requires traveling to attend meetings and programs.

Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

Schedule

This position requires most work to be performed in person at the Law School, with the opportunity to perform a limited amount of work remotely in accordance with Law School policy.

The School of Law is located in Charlottesville, VA, a college town with natural beauty and significant historical relevance in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlottesville is often ranked among the best places to live in the United States.