Academic Services Officer II/III - Law School

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Academic Services Officer II/III - Law School at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Wayne State University Law School seeks an Academic Service Officer II/III to serve in the capacity of the Law School's Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Culture. In coordination with the Law School's Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining and expanding the Law School's efforts to build a supportive, diverse, equitable and inclusive community for all its students.

The Academic Service Officer II/III will be primarily responsible for (1) development and implementation of comprehensive programming and services to build and maintain a diverse, equitable and inclusive community; (2) providing individual academic and non-academic advice, counseling, support and programming to Law School students, (3) support and oversight of Law School student organizations. This position reports to the Law School's Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Develop, coordinate, and implement programming, services and procedures, differentiated for diverse groups, to enhance the culture of the Law School and support positive experiences of students while enrolled at the Law School, including support services with regard to student organizations and disability accommodations, working in coordination with other relevant departments and faculty within the Law School and the University and with Law School alumni and other interested parties as appropriate.

In coordination with other relevant Law School departments, develop, coordinate, and implement programming for the DJK Summer Institute Pipeline Program, and if and as needed, work with the Dean's Office and the University to obtain continuing grant or other funding for the program.

Maintain up-to-date awareness of trends in higher education and legal academia relating to diversity, equity and inclusion, seeking opportunities to increase awareness and knowledge of such trends as applicable to the Law School community.

Student Support:

Provide individualized advice and counseling services to Law School students on all academic and nonacademic matters affecting students' success and experiences at the Law School, including course selection and skills for effective time management, note-taking, outlining, and examination preparation and techniques.

Support the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs in coordinating with the Law School's Admissions Office and Office of Career and Professional Development, and with Law School faculty, to identify current Law School students and graduates potentially or currently in need of individualized academic and non-academic counseling services.

In coordination with the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, develop, conduct and/or implement workshops and other student-directed programming, including programming tailored to the needs of different groups of Law School students (e.g., first-year v. third-year, part-time v. full-time, LL.M., M.S.L.), annual orientation for incoming Law School students, Title IX training, implicit bias training, and individual and small group remediation and referral programs for students in need of academic or other counseling and support services.

As needed, identify and refer to the Law School's Assistant Dean of Student Affairs any students/ graduates with potential character and fitness issues related to admissions to the bar.

Student Organizations:

Serve as primary administrative contact and adviser for Law School student organizations, coordinating with faculty advisers and student organization leaders as needed.

Develop and implement training programs for Law School student organization leaders.

Advise student organizations with programming needs (obtaining funding, developing topical ideas, identifying speakers, etc.).

Other Duties:

Gather, compile and report statistical data regarding student participation in, and, where relevant, impact on student performance of all programming and services.

Oversee main Law School lobby table reservation process. Serve ex officio on Law School committees as assigned. Other student-related duties as assigned.

Juris Doctor degree required from an ABA-accredited law school.

Prior experience in academic support/counseling preferred.

Competencies:

Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage priorities effectively and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Proactive communication style and interpersonal communication skills; ability to build relationships at all levels within the Law School and the University.

Ability to establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with diverse groups of students.

Highly motivated, creative and innovative.

Ability to act independently within broad procedural guidelines, take initiative and exercise sound judgment.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

Successful admission to state bar strongly preferred. 

At least one year of post-graduate law practice experience strongly preferred. Minimum 3.0 cumulative law school GPA preferred.

H07 - Law School

H0701 - Deans Office Law School

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
  
• Salary hire maximum: TBD 

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Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.