Director of Inclusion & Community Enrichment

Bryn Mawr College; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; GBP 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University seeks a Director of Unitas and Community Enrichment for the Charles Widger School of Law. The role drives inclusion, equity, and community engagement across the Law School, reporting to the Vice Dean and coordinating with the Unitas Committee and university partners.

You will lead strategic initiatives, develop educational programs, and engage students, faculty, and staff to advance Unitas values within the school's culture, operations, and teaching mission.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in higher education, preferably in legal education; or 5 years of experience with developing Unitas-related programs within an organization.
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with students;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with faculty, staff, legal professionals, and the public.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking, listening, and empathy skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills; Strategic planning, assessment, and reporting ability.
• Sound judgement, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives and priorities.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by first-generation law students and other underrepresented groups in law school.
• Working knowledge of essential office technology applications, including MS Office Suite, calendar programs, email, and voicemail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan aimed at fostering inclusivity, belonging, and community engagement within the Law School.
• Support the recruitment, retention, and success of students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds, with particular attention to individuals from historically underrepresented groups.
• Promote an inclusive academic and work environment that values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences while encouraging respectful dialogue and intellectual rigor.
• Design and deliver trainings for students, faculty, and staff that advance cultural competence, mutual respect, and awareness of equity-related issues within legal education and the profession.
• Develop and oversee academic programming, workshops, and speaker series that reinforce the Law School’s commitment to generosity, respect, and equitable treatment regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or socio-economic background.
• Lead and coordinate Unitas-related educational initiatives and community-strengthening programs that enhance engagement, dialogue, and shared values across the Law School community.
• Represent the Charles Widger School of Law at external events, conferences, and initiatives that promote Unitas values and inclusive excellence within the legal profession.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities, including webinars, seminars, and conferences.
• Establish and maintain memberships in professional organizations dedicated to community engagement, inclusion, and organizational best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including service on Law School or University committees.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program development

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD degree or relevant master's

5+ years in higher education leadership

Tools

MS Office Suite

Calendar software

Job description

Villanova University seeks a Director of Unitas and Community Enrichment for the Charles Widger School of Law. The role drives inclusion, equity, and community engagement across the Law School, reporting to the Vice Dean and coordinating with the Unitas Committee and university partners.

You will lead strategic initiatives, develop educational programs, and engage students, faculty, and staff to advance Unitas values within the school's culture, operations, and teaching mission.