Assistant Director - Student Affairs

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Assistant Director - Student Affairs
The candidate will work with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and the Student Affairs leadership team to develop and execute programming designed to improve the quality of student life, support professional development, and enhance the academic mission. Will cultivate and enhance the diversity and inclusion of the Law School community. Work with affinity groups to support diversity initiatives. Be responsible for working with affinity groups and students across a spectrum of diverse backgrounds, with a special focus on historically underrepresented groups, to identify and address areas of opportunity and concern. Develop and implement programs and initiatives with students to enhance inclusiveness and diversity. Develop a sustainable suite of programs to create a culture of belonging, create opportunities for students to engage with students, faculty and staff on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion. Assist in building diversity, inclusion, and equity programs through the Office of Student Affairs in collaboration with other offices at including: Academic Affairs, Admissions, Alumni Affairs, Career Development, and the Graduate Program. Coordinate law student conferences from planning to execution, meeting regularly with students, advising on planning and logistics, managing logistics for conference panelists and attendees (including travel and hotel reservations), attending each conference and addressing issues that arise. Support the overall mission of the Office of Student Affairs. Collaborate with members of the Student Affairs team to plan and support various student programming initiatives including student wellness, professional development, academic advising as well as special events including orientation and graduation. Advise students and alumni on preparation for and pursuit of professional opportunities and roles. Maintain contact graduates to facilitate mentoring, programs, and career assistance. Present programs, workshops and panels on the job search process to educate and encourage alumni and students in the pursuit of professional roles. Maintain contacts with regional, national, and international employers to assess job opportunities for alumni and students, and to foster professional development opportunities. Review and implement technology to enhance programs, counseling, outreach and collection/retention of information. Collaborate with faculty, departments, committees and centers to promote professional opportunities and programs. Collaborate with other departments within Yale University to expand counseling, programming and resources for students and alumni.

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