Coordinator of Student Affairs & Academic Excellence, School of Law

About the role

This position is responsible for administrative and program coordination for Student Affairs (60%) and Academic Excellence and Bar Support (40%) within the Wake Forest University School of Law. The Coordinator supports student engagement, academic success and bar preparation through responsive student service, organized office operations and maintaining accurate, confidential records. The position reports to the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Assistant Dean of Academic Excellence and Bar Support.

Responsibilities

Student Affairs (60%)

• Assist in the coordination of Student Affairs programs, assessment activities, and major Law School events, including Foundations Week, Awards Ceremony, and Hooding & Commencement.
• Advise and support student organizations on programs, activities and administrative processes; coordinate efforts and help ensure compliance with Law School and University policies.
• Provide confidential administrative support for student support cases; maintain documentation, monitor deadlines, prepare materials and schedules, and complete administrative follow-through under the direction of Student Affairs leadership.
• Coordinate daily Student Affairs Office operations, calendars and meetings; welcome visitors, manage telephone and email inquiries, and facilitate timely responses or referrals. Resolve routine scheduling conflicts and coordinate priorities with Academic Excellence and Bar Support.
• Track Student Affairs projects, processes and deadlines; research administrative questions and summarize findings. Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas and minutes; maintain organized physical and digital records, update web content, and provide accurate guidance on established procedures and resources.
• Coordinate Student Affairs purchasing and office supplies; process invoices and expenses, track expenditures, reconcile purchasing-card transactions, and maintain financial documentation in accordance with University policies