Director of Student Affairs

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University School of Law seeks a Director of Student Affairs to oversee non-academic and co-curricular student needs, policy management, crisis response, and student conduct. The role reports to the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Development and involves tight collaboration with faculty and staff to foster a Christ-centered, mission-driven law school community.

The position emphasizes mentoring, holistic development, and engagement in events such as Convocation and annual

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3 Years of experience in higher education, student development, counseling, or advisory roles required; law school or professional school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to students regarding personal, interpersonal, and professional development needs, promoting student well-being and readiness for the legal profession.
• Encourage holistic student formation, including professional and spiritual growth consistent with the Law School’s Christian mission.
• Offer appropriate support and spiritual encouragement to students and connect them with counseling, wellness, and pastoral resources as needed.
• Investigate and adjudicate student conduct matters in a fair, consistent, and developmentally oriented manner.
• Oversee and strengthen mentoring programs that foster Christ-centered discipleship, professional identity formation, and meaningful student engagement.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean to design and implement programs that cultivate a unified, respectful, and mission-driven community among students, faculty, and staff.
• Serve as the primary planner and coordinator of key Law School events, including Convocation, the annual Awards Ceremony, and Degree Presentation Ceremony.
• Partner with internal teams to plan and execute orientation, formation initiatives, and co-curricular programming that supports student development.
• Oversee student organizations to ensure compliance with institutional policies and alignment with the Law School mission; advise student leaders in resource stewardship.
• Supervise and advise the Student Bar Association, encouraging leadership development and representation of the student body.
• Assist the Associate Dean in developing, managing, and stewarding the Student Affairs budget with integrity and alignment to priorities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Director of Student Affairs addresses the non-academic and certain co-curricular needs of the law school students and maintains an open-door policy to further these ends. Under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Development, the Director is responsible for managing student-facing policies, crisis management, and addressing student conduct violations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Student Care and Formation Provide guidance to students regarding personal, interpersonal, and professional development needs, promoting student well-being and readiness for the legal profession
• Encourage holistic student formation, including professional and spiritual growth consistent with the Law School’s Christian mission
• Counseling and Referral Offer appropriate support and spiritual encouragement to students and connect them with counseling, wellness, and pastoral resources as needed
• Student Conduct and Accountability Investigate and adjudicate student conduct matters in a fair, consistent, and developmentally oriented manner Promote a culture of integrity, professionalism, and adherence to the Law School Honor Code and expectations of the legal profession
• Mentorship and Discipleship Initiatives Oversee and strengthen mentoring programs that foster Christ-centered discipleship, professional identity formation, and meaningful student engagement
• Community Building Collaborate with the Associate Dean to design and implement programs that cultivate a unified, respectful, and mission-driven community among students, faculty, and staff
• Signature Events and Ceremonies Serve as primary planner and coordinator of key Law School events, including Convocation, the 3Lannual Awards Ceremony, and Degree Presentation Ceremony Ensure events reflect institutional excellence, professionalism, and the Law School’s Christian identity
• Student Engagement and Programming Partner with internal teams to plan and execute orientation, formation initiatives, and co-curricular programming that supports student development
• Student Organizations Oversee student organizations to ensure compliance with institutional policies and alignment with the Law School mission Advise student leaders in responsible stewardship of resources, budgeting, and program execution
• Student Bar Association Supervise and advise the Student Bar Association, encouraging leadership development, servant leadership, and effective representation of the student body
• Budget and Resource Stewardship Assist the Associate Dean in developing, managing, and stewarding the Student Affairs budget with integrity, accountability, and alignment to institutional priorities
• Other duties as assigned.

Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides daily task supervision/direction to the department’s fulltime administrative assistant. Supervises one student worker during the academic year and one summer temporary worker.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3 Years of experience in higher education, student development, counseling, or advisory roles required; law school or professional school experience preferred.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

Demonstrated ability to engage students with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in both routine and complex situations. Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University School of Law. Strong competency/experience utilizing MS Office suite/MS 365.

Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature Demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent judgment.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

Will be required to travel (areas of travel include local area, campus, occasionally across Virginia and to other states in support of student activities.) Will be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally. Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus. Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business. Regularly lift 20 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lit, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position. Weekly use of personal vehicle for local area errands only.

Time Type Full time Location Onsite Pay Range Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner.

In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.

It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.

All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes.

The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements.

The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.

Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ.

Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971.

As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence.

Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.