Assistant Director for Student Affairs

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University at Buffalo School of Law is seeking an Assistant Director for Student Affairs to support the Vice Dean with various strategic and advisory roles. The position necessitates strong communication skills and a dedication to promoting inclusivity and student success within a diverse law school community.

This role includes responsibilities such as professional advising, supporting student wellness initiatives, and representing student affairs across engagements. This appointment provides an opportunity to significantly impact the student experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with law school stakeholders.
• Experience in academic advising.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in a law school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and academic advising to students.
• Support and counsel students regarding various issues.
• Engage with Student Government and support student groups.
• Promote wellness initiatives and activities for student affairs.
• Represent Student Affairs in various engagements.

Job description

University at Buffalo School of Law invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for Student Affairs. The School of Law serves approximately 450 full-time students and has over 45 full-time faculty members.

The Assistant Director for Student Affairs supports the Vice Dean for Student Affairs with strategic planning and projects, communications, academic advising and student counseling. The Assistant Director promotes a diverse, equitable, and welcoming law school community and focuses on building student inclusion, resiliency, and success. The ability to communicate in a clear, timely, and accurate manner to law school stakeholders, students, faculty, and staff is necessary for this position, and it is also critical that the Assistant Director respect all members of the community and protect confidential information.

Position Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Professional and Academic Advising
• Student Support and Counseling
• Student Government and Group Support
• Supporting Student Affairs Activities and Wellness Initiatives
• Representing Student Affairs in Internal/External Engagement

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