The University of Maryland Carey School of Law is seeking a Director of Student Affairs. From the moment students arrive on campus for Orientation to the moment students walk across the stage during Graduation, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA)is dedicated to enhancing the educational, social, and professional opportunities of our law students. To this end, OSA oversees student life at Maryland Carey Law. Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Student Services, the Director of Student Affairsis primarily responsible for overseeing the Peer Advisor Program, ensuring that reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified law students, counseling students in distress, managing the Maryland Carey Law House Cup, and developing initiatives to enhance student care, well-being, resilience, and a sense of belonging. The position requires an ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations. The position also requires the ability to retain current, comprehensive information about academic and co-curricular programming, student organizations, and professional and health counseling resources. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a time conscious manner are essential to the position.
BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):
UMB offers a comprehensivebenefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional excitingperksthat employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Serve as the law school’s liaison to the Office of Educational Support and Disability Services to ensure that reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified law students as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Oversee the development, implementation, and expansion ofthe Peer Advisor program. Serve as the primary point of contact for students in distress. Referring students who need mental health support to appropriate resources. Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Student Services to develop and implement the Maryland Carey Law House Cup. Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the House Cup and serve as the primary point of contact.Support the Associate Dean for Student Services with the planning and execution of Orientation activities for all incoming JD students (first year, transfer, and visiting), returning students, and LLM students.Support the Associate Dean for Student Services with the planning and execution of the law school’s Hooding Ceremony and other law school graduation events. Taking the lead in coordinating the law school’s participation in University Commencement and/or other university wide graduation events.In consultation with theAssociate Dean for Student Services, plan, develop, and implement student leadership activities, including coordinating faculty and senior administration participation.Supervise and mentor the Assistant Director of Student Affairs who is primarily responsible for advising and supporting student organizations, co-curricular teams, and journals.Work with the Associate Dean of Student Services to plan and execute programming for students such as the Bringing Your Best Self to Law School series. Primarily responsible for the planning of evening and weekend activities for our Part-Time Evening Program students; offering a consistent calendar of events.Develop initiatives to enhance student care, well-being, resilience, and a sense of belonging. Organize wellness-related events, prepare and analyze data related to well-being at the law school, and serve on the Wellness Committee.Coordinate outreach and support to incoming transfer and visiting students.Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean for Student Services.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Bachelor’s degree in a related field. J.D. degree from an ABA approved law school preferred.
Experience:Seven (7) years of progressive experience working with students. Master's degree or additional certification in social work, counseling, student affairs, education administration, or related field can be substituted for two years of experience. Juris Doctorate can be substituted for three years of experience.
Supervisory Experience:Four (4) years of work coordination, training, or supervision.
Other:Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and positive working relationships.Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently under minimal supervision. Skill in exercising initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment with an ability to solve problems and make decisions.High level of professionalism, ability to follow procedures, customer service oriented, and strong attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment.Ability to multi-task across a large variety of tasks, departments, and circumstances and effectively prioritize and execute.Ability to implement and execute effective solutions, while providing efficient updates and making effective recommendations.Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm. Skill in communicating efficiently and effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of people internal and external to the law school. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Skill in working with Microsoft Office 365 applications to produce documents and maintain information. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.Skill in using standard office equipment, in composing a variety of correspondence, in managing filing systems, in gathering and summarizing information, in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive matters with discretion and tact, and in interacting with faculty, students and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.Skill in continuously seeking to improve the quality of services and processes.Leadership and team building skills.Knowledge of best practices in student affairs.Leadership, coaching, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.Willingness to confer, communicate and collaborate with multiple law school and UMB constituencies.PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Strong counseling skills and experience.Experience with applications such as ImageNow, Degree Works, and Banner.HIRING RANGE: $99,000 - $110,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience)
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the TitleIX Coordinator.For more information, follow this linkUMB Notice of Non-Discrimination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Bachelor’s degree in a related field. J.D. degree from an ABA approved law school preferred.
Experience:Seven (7) years of progressive experience working with students. Master's degree or additional certification in social work, counseling, student affairs, education administration, or related field can be substituted for two years of experience. Juris Doctorate can be substituted for three years of experience.
Supervisory Experience:Four (4) years of work coordination, training, or supervision.
Other:Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and positive working relationships.Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently under minimal supervision. Skill in exercising initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment with an ability to solve problems and make decisions.High level of professionalism, ability to follow procedures, customer service oriented, and strong attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment.Ability to multi-task across a large variety of tasks, departments, and circumstances and effectively prioritize and execute.Ability to implement and execute effective solutions, while providing efficient updates and making effective recommendations.Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm. Skill in communicating efficiently and effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of people internal and external to the law school. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Skill in working with Microsoft Office 365 applications to produce documents and maintain information. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.Skill in using standard office equipment, in composing a variety of correspondence, in managing filing systems, in gathering and summarizing information, in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive matters with discretion and tact, and in interacting with faculty, students and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.Skill in continuously seeking to improve the quality of services and processes.Leadership and team building skills.Knowledge of best practices in student affairs.Leadership, coaching, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.Willingness to confer, communicate and collaborate with multiple law school and UMB constituencies.PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Strong counseling skills and experience.Experience with applications such as ImageNow, Degree Works, and Banner.HIRING RANGE: $99,000 - $110,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience)
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the TitleIX Coordinator.For more information, follow this linkUMB Notice of Non-Discrimination.