On-site Inaugural Manager, Student Legal Services

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas seeks an inaugural Manager of Student Legal Services to lead a small team and deliver direct legal services to students on a comprehensive range of criminal and civil matters.

This on-site, full-time role emphasizes program development, measurement, and collaboration with campus partners to advance student success while maintaining compliance and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited school and Kansas Bar admission.
• Minimum 4 years practicing attorney experience, with 1 year in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal consultations and full representation to eligible students in criminal and civil matters.
• Design and conduct student education, training and outreach initiatives.
• Establish processes, metrics, tools and reporting; use data to improve programs.
• Cultivate partnerships and lead initiatives to support program success.
• Oversee program budget and adjust plans as needed.
• Supervise staff, manage performance and enforce procedures.

Skills

Public speaking

Legal writing and research

Strong interpersonal skills

Document management

Presentation skills

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Risk management

Education

Juris Doctorate degree (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas seeks an inaugural Manager of Student Legal Services to lead a small team and deliver direct legal services to students on a comprehensive range of criminal and civil matters.

This on-site, full-time role emphasizes program development, measurement, and collaboration with campus partners to advance student success while maintaining compliance and professional standards.