Director of Student Affairs

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Development, the Director of Student Affairs manages student-facing policies, crisis management, and student conduct violations, fostering a supportive and mission-driven environment for law school students.

Responsibilities

• Student Care and Formation
  • Provide guidance on personal, interpersonal, and professional development to promote student well-being and readiness for the legal profession.
  • Encourage holistic student formation, including professional and spiritual growth aligned with the Law School’s Christian mission.
• Counseling and Referral
  • Offer support and spiritual encouragement, connecting students with counseling, wellness, and pastoral resources as needed.
• Student Conduct and Accountability
  • Investigate and adjudicate student conduct matters fairly, consistently, and with a developmental approach.
  • Promote a culture of integrity, professionalism, and adherence to the Law School Honor Code and legal profession expectations.
• Mentorship and Discipleship Initiatives
  • Oversee and strengthen mentoring programs that foster Christ-centered discipleship, professional identity formation, and student engagement.
• Community Building
  • Collaborate with the Associate Dean to design and implement programs that cultivate a unified, respectful, and mission-driven community among students, faculty, and staff.
• Signature Events and Ceremonies
  • Serve as the primary planner and coordinator for key Law School events, including Convocation, the 3L Annual Awards Ceremony, and the Degree Presentation Ceremony.
  • Ensure events reflect institutional excellence, professionalism, and the Law School’s Christian identity.
• Student Engagement and Programming
  • Partner with internal teams to plan and execute orientation, formation initiatives, and co-curricular programming supporting student development.
• Student Organizations
  • Oversee student organizations to ensure compliance with institutional policies and alignment with the Law School’s mission.
  • Advise student leaders on responsible stewardship of resources, budgeting, and program execution.
• Student Bar Association
  • Supervise and advise the Student Bar Association, fostering leadership development, servant leadership, and effective student representation.
• Budget and Resource Stewardship
  • Assist the Associate Dean in developing, managing, and stewarding the Student Affairs budget with integrity and accountability.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Provide daily task supervision to the department’s full-time administrative assistant.
  • Supervise one student worker during the academic year and one summer temporary worker.
• Perform other duties as assigned, adhering to Liberty University policies and representing the institution in an exemplary manner.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering the University’s Christian mission.

Requirements

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in higher education, student development, counseling, or advisory roles; law school or professional school experience preferred.
• Abilities and Competencies
  • Communication and Comprehension
    • Demonstrated ability to engage students with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in routine and complex situations.
    • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to understand, speak, and write English articulately for professional correspondence and representation.
    • Public communication skills that reflect the professional standards of Liberty University School of Law.
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite/MS 365.
  • Problem Solving
    • Ability to reason, analyze information, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
    • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
  • Physical and Sensory Abilities
    • Ability to travel locally, across Virginia, and occasionally to other states in support of student activities.
    • Ability to sit for extended periods for deskwork or typing.
    • Regularly required to hear, speak, stand, walk, climb stairs, and move about campus.
    • Ability to handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop as needed.
    • Regularly lift up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Primarily a climate-controlled, well-lit, moderate-noise office environment.
• Occasional outdoor event facilitation.
• Local travel may require the use of a personal vehicle; proof of a valid driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance required.

Pay

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually, commensurate with qualifications, experience, education, skills, and University needs. Market benchmarks and internal equity may be considered.

Benefits

Eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Schedule

Full-time, onsite position.