Assistant Director of Student Affairs

Law School - Student Affairs Operations

88255BR

University Job Title

Assistant Director 1

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (22)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Student Services

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

127 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Position Focus:

The Assistant Director of Student Affairs will:

Plan and implement Office of Student Affairs events including community gatherings, creative activities, and wellness programming to support students throughout the academic year.

Promote student engagement, leadership, and connection by managing the Community Leaders (CLs) program and the OSA student workers and providing resources and trainings on a variety of related topics.

Support a variety of student organizations with the goal of enhancing communication and fostering community engagement.

Assess and identify trends impacting the student community; develop programs and resources to address needs.

Support the overall mission of the Office of Student Affairs and collaborate with members of the Student Affairs team to plan and assist with various initiatives including student wellness, student groups, student engagement and belonging, professional development, financial processing, and special events including orientation and commencement.

Develop, implement, and manage a variety of programs that provide support to, develop community among, and ensure the best possible experience for, Yale Law School students.

Work closely with Student Affairs staff throughout the University to ensure programs meet the specific needs of students.

Regularly assess and identify the needs of the students and scholar community; develop programs and resources to support these needs.

Participate fully in and contribute to office projects, including events, professional development, office operations and regular departmental meetings.

​​​​​​​May perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

1. Manages and leads research on various federal rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures to resolve problems and determine the best course of action for the functional area. 2. Recommends course of action to higher authority for the handling and disposition of problems related to the functional area. 3. Counsel’s faculty, students and staff on issues related to administrative operations of the University function and areas of concern for the function. 4. Manages statistical and analytical information regarding office activities and areas of operational and administrative concern for the function. 5. Leads in long-range planning for the office activities of a specific functional area. 6. Interprets and administers various University and federal policies and regulations. 7. Disseminates accurate and up-to-date information regarding areas of concern. 8. Formulates and establishes policies regarding area’s function. 9. Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

At least one year of comprehensive event planning experience from event conception through event execution.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite;  proven experience work with budgets for events and programming.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Self-starter with excellent organizational and project management skills who can work both independently and manage and oversee projects, programs, and events.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Professional demeanor in terms of confidentiality, positive attitude, effective communication, and ability to represent the department and the Law School at institutional and community levels.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Collaborative, team player with exceptional verbal and written communication skills who is willing and able to be flexible and shift to support the wide range of needs within a student affairs office.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Proven experience with conflict management techniques and de-escalation strategies.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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