ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, School of Law, Academic Engagement
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you looking to join a dynamic and engaging educational and professional community with motivated students and innovative colleagues Boston University School of Law is a leading law school with an international reputation dedicated to providing one of the finest legal educations in the world. Since our doors opened in 1872 we have enrolled accomplished students regardless of their race gender or religion. Under the leadership of current Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig BU Law is recognized for academic excellence due to a faculty highly regarded for both scholarship and teaching as well as a deep commitment to equity justice and engagement dating back to our founding. As a highly-ranked professional school embedded within one of the largest research universities in the country BU Law enjoys access to a wide array of institutional resources. Boston University School of Law looks forward to welcoming an experienced student activities professional who is excited to work with an active and enthusiastic population of law student leaders. BU Law students are smart and capable leaders with ambitious goals and this role will take the lead in achieving those goals.
The Assistant Director for Student Engagement plays an integral role in empowering our student leaders building equity through the review revision and administration of our operations and policies and supporting the rich co-curricular environment of the law school. This role is responsible for engaging our community through the direct support oversight and advising of 50 student this position you will oversee organizations with budgets ranging from $500-$200000; annually revise and implement the policies to create great events and experiences; and develop annual training and leadership transitions. This work must be done with the highest commitment to equity and care for our community and will include contributing to the equity and inclusion work done by our team and our students. Attention to detail responsiveness and clear consistent communication will be essential to your success in this role.
Situated in the Student Affairs Office you will also be part of a student-centered team of four professionals committed to the thriving of team members and our students. Given the student-facing nature of the work this is a largely in-person position currently with consideration given to flexible or remote work arrangements as team staffing permits. There are occasional night and weekend responsibilities. We are seeking dedicated and creative team players who are committed to professional growth and skill development. Our staff community gathers regularly for all-hands meetings book clubs board game lunches walking challenges an annual cookie swap staff luncheon and end of year BBQ. Boston University is one of the largest private employers in Boston and offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission employee perks like discounted theatre tickets and museum passes generous vacation and sick leave policies and competitive salaries. Boston is a global leader in higher education and research the largest biotechnology hub in the world and is home to multiple art museums historical sites performing arts centers and championship major league sports teams.
Required Skills
- Bachelors degree plus 3 years of full-time experience directly in student activities; or an advanced degree in Higher Education Law or a related field plus at least 1 year of full-time experience in higher education
- Experience working directly in student activities and/or as a student leader
- Competency in identifying and developing resources related to individual and group programming
- Experience with program planning operations and event management
- Ability to quickly master new technologies including student engagement systems
- Experience facilitating trainings and discussions
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with individuals and groups of various identities
- Experience with budgeting and/or oversight of others budgets
- An understanding of the relationship between student leadership and advancing equity in legal study and practice
- Commitment to developing and continuously improving the systems processes and technologies that we use to enable effective and equitable student engagement
- Experience working with a graduate and/or professional school population Comfort with Microsoft office the Google suite and/or WordPress
- Experience with marketing and communication for events and trainings
- Exposure to the legal profession
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.
