Assistant Staff Director, Flex Program (Charlotte)

Elon University; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition remission

Retirement plan with company match

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

Elon University’s Charlotte Campus in South End hosts a part-time JD program for working professionals, requiring an Assistant Staff Director to manage operations and student support. The role focuses on evenings, events, and program administration within the Flex Program.

Located at Elon University Charlotte Campus, this on-site position oversees event execution, student services, and coordinating resources across law school offices to maintain a seamless program for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for this role.
• Experience in higher education or student affairs is preferred.
• Strong coordination and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site staff presence during evening hours and help students navigate the program.
• Plan and execute campus events and programming, including logistics, vendors, and room reservations.
• Support orientation, graduation, and other signature program events in coordination with the Staff Director.
• Coordinate academic and faculty support logistics, including exam scheduling and room assignments.
• Manage campus communications, including digital signage and program website updates.
• Maintain budgets, expense tracking, and inventory for the Charlotte campus.

Skills

Event coordination

Budget management

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Forms

Job description

Title: Assistant Staff Director, Flex Program (Charlotte)

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Elon University School of Law

Location: Elon - Charlotte Campus

Position Summary

Located at Elon University's Charlotte Campus in South End, the Assistant Staff Director will support the Staff Director in managing the Flex Program and the day-to-day operations of the Charlotte campus. This position is responsible for executing events, supporting students, and maintaining the administrative systems that keep the program running. Elon Law's Flex Program is a part-time JD program for working professionals and other place-bound students in Charlotte, NC.

This position is on-site at the Elon Charlotte campus Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., when Flex Program students are in class, with flexible Friday hours based on operational needs. The Assistant Staff Director will serve as a primary point of contact for students during evening hours, helping them navigate the program and connecting them with appropriate law school resources and services.

This role reports directly to the Staff Director of the Flex Program and will also support the Vice Dean, visiting Greensboro faculty and staff, and Charlotte campus faculty. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

2-4 years of experience in an educational, administrative, or professional office setting. Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in higher education, student affairs, event coordination, or program administration.
• Familiarity with law school environments, professional programs, or graduate/continuing education is a plus.
• Experience supervising student workers, managing budgets, or working with graphic design and communications tools (such as Canva and Microsoft Forms) is preferred.

Job Duties

• Serve as an on-site staff presence during evening hours; help students navigate the program and connect them with law school resources including Career Services, Academic Success, the Library, and other student support offices
• Plan and execute campus events and programming, including managing logistics, vendor and food coordination, room reservations, setup, and day-of operations
• Support orientation, graduation, and other signature program events in coordination with the Staff Director and Administrative Assistant
• Work with the Administrative Assistant to coordinate academic and faculty support logistics, including exam scheduling, room assignments, proctoring support, classroom setup, and hoteling office management for the Charlotte campus
• Manage campus communications, including digital signage, student announcements, event materials, social media content, and program website updates
• Maintain expense tracking, budget reconciliations, supply inventory, and facility coordination for the Charlotte campus
• Supervise Admissions Ambassadors and support admissions efforts, including welcoming prospective students and assisting with admissions events
• Administer student surveys, track engagement data, and compile reports to support program assessment and institutional reporting
• Support the Staff Director, Vice Dean, and other faculty and staff with operational, administrative, and programmatic needs as they arise
• Maintain shared operational systems, program records, and the annual event calendar
• Other duties as assigned

Non-Discrimination Statement

Elon University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy or related conditions), age, disability, genetic information, religion, veteran’s status, or any other protected basis under applicable law (collectively, “Protected Categories”) in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs and activities.