Director of Student Affairs, School of Law

About the role

Student Affairs is charged with providing support to J.D. and LL.M. students and enhancing the overall student experience, while contributing to the professional development of law students as they prepare to enter the legal profession. Student Affairs provides programming that promotes student academic success, wellness and community in all phases of the student life-cycle, beginning with pre-orientation programming through graduation. Student Affairs has responsibility for the Community Fellows Program and also provides support for student organizations and guidance for student organization sponsored events. In addition, the Office provides one-on-one counseling to J.D. and LL.M. students experiencing academic, professional and/or personal difficulties. Student Affairs works closely with other student services offices at the Law School as well as with University offices in other departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to J.D. and LL.M. students and enhance the overall student experience.
• Contribute to the professional development of law students as they prepare to enter the legal profession.
• Develop and implement programming that promotes student academic success, wellness and community.
• Manage the Community Fellows Program and provide support for student organizations.
• Offer one-on-one counseling to J.D. and LL.M. students experiencing academic, professional and/or personal difficulties.
• Work closely with other student services offices at the Law School as well as with University offices in other departments.
• Assist with incoming student orientation and with graduation.

Requirements

• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Five or more years’ legal and/or higher education student services experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in promoting the professional development of new members of the legal profession.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. The anticipated hiring range for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pay

This position is exempt-level with benefits.

Schedule

Most work is performed in person at the Law School, with the opportunity to perform a limited amount of work remotely in accordance with Law School policy.

Contact Information

To apply, visit this link. Internal applicants must apply through the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete the application, and attach the following: Cover letter outlining your interest in the position and highlighting your relevant experience and background, CV/resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate.