Assistant Director Of Student Advising amp Engagement

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Assistant Director of Student Advising & Engagement
The candidate serving as a primary academic advisor in the School of Law, will manage a caseload of law students to ensure academic progress and engagement. Reporting to the Director of Academic Advising and Operations, collaborate with students, faculty, and other administrative departments to develop protocols, programs, and procedures to promote student success. will play an integral role in the planning and execution of Orientation as well as other programming for student organizations and will serve as a liaison to departments and other offices that serve law students on matters of School of Law policies and procedures. Work closely with law student organizations to increase their awareness and use of resources that support their development, success, and satisfaction, and will support and administer special projects as defined by the Director of Academic Advising and Operations, and the Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs. This breakdown of this role is expected to be approximately 60% Academic Advising and 40% Student Affairs & Engagement. Responsibilities include: Provide effective, student-centered advisement services to School of Law students, primarily for those in the Juris Doctor program, on a walk-in and appointment basis, individually and in small or large groups, in-person or through phone/web. This may include new student onboarding; providing academic guidance and program planning for new and continuing students; outreach to students on probation or other academic plans; Advise caseload of law students, which includes: creating academic plans; assisting students with the registration process; completing degree audits confirming degree conferral eligibility; providing accurate and timely information and making appropriate referrals as they pertain to student success; collaborating with students in developing the most appropriate course of study to meet their personal and professional goals; Facilitate advising workshops geared to support student success; Support students using a variety of university information systems, such as Registrar's Office, Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS), Salesforce, Banner, course catalog, CourseLeaf; In partnership with the Director, plan and manage 1L Orientation; Plan and execute programming for student organizations; Develop and oversee a suite of holistic services and programs with particular emphasis on law student wellness and attention to the needs of diverse law students; Refer students to the campus resources as needed; In partnership with the Academic Coordinator, support student organization event planning and other student life initiatives. A Juris Doctor or Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, counseling or related field required. Must have 3-5 years of work experience; preferably in higher education. Must enjoy working with students and helping guide them through their academics to graduation. Empathy, exceptional judgment, and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and projects simultaneously are important. Experience working with the following systems is a plus: Courseleaf, Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS), Banner, and SalesForce.

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