Boston University
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, School of Law, Academic Engagement BOS
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, School of Law, Academic Engagement
BOSTON, MA, United States
About the School 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.
Responsibilities 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 organizations. In this position, you will oversee organizations with budgets ranging from $500 to $200,000; 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.
Required Skills
Bachelor's 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
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About the School 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.
Responsibilities 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 organizations. In this position, you will oversee organizations with budgets ranging from $500 to $200,000; 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.
Required Skills
Bachelor's 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
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