Director Of Student Engagement And Inclusion

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Director of Student Engagement and Inclusion, Law School
Duties: Reporting to the Law Dean of Students, the Director of Student Engagement and Inclusion carries out the day-to-day responsibilities for student activities and engagement at the law school. Point of contact for all law students with activities-related questions or student government concerns. Assists with office-wide duties related to student assistance and supports the diversity and inclusion efforts of the Law School community; working with affinity groups on diversity initiatives, as well as the Admissions Office in recruiting traditionally underrepresented student populations. plays a major role in the planning and execution of Law School Orientation and Graduation. Acts as the primary liaison between the Dean of Students Office and the Law School student organizations including the Student Bar Association (SBA) Board of Governors, and the SBA organization. Assists the Dean of Students and Dean of Students Office Manager with issues related to the student-run Honor Boards. With the assistance of the Dean of Students Office Manager, advises and assists students with planning of activities and events; works closely with University and Law School departments, including, Law School Events Coordinator, Facilities Management, University Media Services and Catering offices to ensure maximum quality and services. Takes a lead role in planning, as well as managing logistics and budgets for new student orientation programs, honor ball, commencement weekend events and other events planned or hosted by the Dean of Students Office. Represents the Dean of Students Office in Law School and University-wide efforts related to student activities and engagement. Enhances a student-centered experience by assisting the Dean of Students with diversity programming for students including portions of new student orientation and events throughout the academic year. Works closely with University colleagues on issues of diversity and inclusion. Takes a lead role in planning and executing special programs for entering students from non-traditional and diverse backgrounds to assist them in transitioning to the law school environment. Works closely with faculty on this programming. Assists the Office of Admission with recruitment events at which a diverse group of prospective law students can be engaged; this includes travel to recruitment events out-of-state. Assists the Office of Admission with building a strong relationship with the pre-law advisor community in specific areas, in order to engage with underrepresented communities for recruitment purposes. Assists the Dean of Students in reviewing and creating policies regarding student activities. Responsible for training new student leaders and groups on policies and procedures related to student activities. Enhances student success through partnerships with affinity bar associations, other diversity organizations and diverse alumni. Assists the Dean of Students in responding to student concerns related to diversity matters. Responsible for communicating the details of events to students, the faculty and administrators at the law school, including primary responsibility for the Dean of Students Office Newsletter. Acts as administrative advisor to student groups and competitions, as needed. Joins the Dean of Students or Associate Dean of Students in the management of serious student issues and is available to meet challenging students along with the Dean of Students and/or Associate Dean of Students. Assists with exam time coverage when Dean of Students or Associate Dean of Students are unavailable. Works with the law school faculty and administration on maintaining our current pipeline programs, including SU-PLUS, Marshall-Brennan, and the Fellows, while also developing new initiatives for expanding the law school’s diversity pipeline programs. Serves on law school and university committees as needed.

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