Associate Director, Student Engagement & Wellness

Penn State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Dickinson Law in Carlisle, PA seeks an Associate Director of Student Affairs to lead event programming, support RSOs/SBA, coordinate student services, and advance retention and inclusive community-building across Carlisle and University Park campuses.

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the role emphasizes student-centered service, collaboration with Academic Affairs, MarCom, Financial Aid, and the broader law school team to create vibrant, supportive

Responsibilities

• Event and Programming Leadership: Serve as the lead coordinator for Student Affairs event programming, including wellness events, student organization collaborative programming, law school community building events, and other signature law school programming. Manage event contracts, budget allocation, invoice processing, and forecasting in collaboration with the Senior Assistant Dean and the finance department. Partner with the law school's marketing and communications team to develop event promotion and advertising materials.
• New Student Orientation, Commencement, and Awards Events: Support the Senior Assistant Dean in planning and executing New Student Orientation (NSO) across both campuses, including hybrid and simultaneous programming, committee participation, and post-event assessment. Assist with Commencement planning and logistics-including ceremonies, graduation celebrations, program and script creation, regalia coordination, and communications. Plan and execute graduating student awards events in collaboration with Academic Affairs, MarCom, Financial Aid, and the SBA.
• RSO and SBA Support and Leader Training: Lead and facilitate support for Registered Student Organizations and the Student Bar Association to develop and execute robust extracurricular programming at both locations, promoting a strong culture of inclusion, belonging, and wellness. Collaborate with the University Park Assistant Director of Student Affairs on annual new leader training to ensure adherence to law school and university policies, event approval procedures, and best practices. Provide guidance to student organization leaders to encourage professionalism and civility within the law school community.
• Student Services and Retention Support: Provide care and concern support by directing students to appropriate internal and external resources and counseling services. Assist with accommodations support for classroom and exam requests, track documentation, and refer students to the Student Disability Resources office. Oversee proctoring of accommodated exams across both locations. Administer the student travel funding program, including managing the annual budget and application process. Support the student pantry and office supplies in Carlisle. Contribute to retention programming and community engagement initiatives that promote identity, belonging, and wellness.
• Inclusive Community Building and Pathway Programming: Assist the Senior Assistant Dean in building an inclusive community through targeted programming in collaboration with Antiracist Development Institute, Career Services, Admissions, and Alumni Relations. Support initiatives such as Diversity Mentorship Networking events, the Judicial Clerkship Program event, and access programming. Provide logistical and academic programming support for the law school's pathway programs, including curriculum coordination and stude

Job description

Penn State Dickinson Law in Carlisle, PA seeks an Associate Director of Student Affairs to lead event programming, support RSOs/SBA, coordinate student services, and advance retention and inclusive community-building across Carlisle and University Park campuses.

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the role emphasizes student-centered service, collaboration with Academic Affairs, MarCom, Financial Aid, and the broader law school team to create vibrant, supportive