Student Affairs Program Operations Specialist

About the role

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Students, the Student Affairs Program Operations Specialist provides operational, administrative, and programmatic support for Student Affairs by coordinating programs, student engagement initiatives, student organizations, communications, and departmental operations to enhance the law student experience and support Student Affairs leadership. The position is based in William H. Gates Hall and is expected to work primarily on‑site. Telework arrangements, if applicable, are determined by the office’s needs and approved by the employee's supervisor in accordance with University and School of Law guidelines. Work is performed primarily in a professional office environment with extensive computer use and regular interaction with students, faculty, staff, alumni, visitors, and external partners. The role requires managing multiple priorities, adapting to changing deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, occasional lifting and transporting of materials up to 25 pounds, occasional evening and weekend work, and walking between buildings or standing for extended periods while supporting events and programs.

Responsibilities

• Student Affairs Operations & Program Management (35%): Lead and coordinate Student Affairs programs, events, projects, and operational initiatives by managing planning, implementation, assessment, timelines, resources, stakeholder engagement, and project outcomes.
• Student Organization Administration & Leadership Support (20%): Coordinate and support student organizations and student leaders by administering organizational operations, compliance requirements, training, resources, events, and related administrative processes.
• Student Engagement, Communications & Outreach (20%): Develop and manage Student Affairs communications, engagement initiatives, and digital resources that support student involvement, leadership development, and community building.
• Executive Operations & Leadership Support (15%): Provide operational, administrative, project management, and strategic support to Student Affairs leadership by coordinating initiatives, managing communications and reporting, supporting stakeholder engagement, and advancing departmental priorities and objectives.
• Administrative Operations (10%): Support Student Affairs administrative operations through financial coordination, records management, reporting, process improvement, student employee supervision, customer service, merchandise store