Director of Student Services

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 23 Feb 2023

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department School of Law-360001
Career Area Student Services
Posting Open Date 02/10/2023
Application Deadline 02/23/2023
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Director of Student Services
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 01002261
Vacancy ID NF0006682
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $65,000-$72,000
Proposed Start Date 03/01/2023

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The University of North Carolina, School of Law aspires to be a great public law school. Toward this end, it pursues a fourfold mission: to prepare outstanding lawyers and leaders for the bar, the bench, all public and private law settings, and public service; to make nationally and internationally significant legal and policy contributions through an ambitious agenda of research and scholarship; to instill lifelong ethical values, dedication to the cause of justice and a lasting commitment to pro bono and public service; and, to serve the legal profession, the people and institutions of North Carolina, the nation and the world.
Position Summary
The Director of Student Services manages the student services functions of the Office of Student Development at UNC School of Law. Along with the Assistant Dean for Student Development and Director for Pro Bono Initiatives, the Director of Student Services provides strategic direction for the Office of Student Development. The Office of Student Development is an integral part of co-curricular and community life at the law school.
The Director of Student Services supervises the activities, leadership training, and financial management of more than 50 student organizations; guides a large and active Student Bar Association (SBA); develops student leadership programs and trainings; wellness initiatives, plans and coordinates the annual commencement; plans and coordinates new student orientation for incoming students; supervises the peer-to-peer (the Dean’s Fellows Program) advising program for students; oversees the programming of the Chancellors Scholars program (highest merit academic scholarship); provides support for all student organizations, including our affinity organizations; and develops and manages programs that promote a sense of community and furthers the institution’s mission.
The Director works with the Associate Dean for Equity, Admissions, and Student Affairs to contribute to the establishment and implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion programming and pipeline development. Director also works with the Office of Communications to create messaging that supports student programming and other initiatives. The Director assists the Assistant Dean for Student Development in administering examinations and implementing accommodations and completes other administrative duties for the Office of Student Development as assigned. This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean for Student Development.
This position will Student/Student Group Advising, Training, and Advocacy Performance Standards: Advises the Student Bar Association and its weekly meetings, advocacy and activities. Acts as a liaison between students and the law school and university administration regarding student life issues. Leads the law school peer advisor program, the Dean’s Fellows Program, including training and supervising 40+ upperclass peer advisors for 1L students and transfer students in onboarding and mentoring students during their first year of law school.
Leads and directs program development and student support for the Chancellors Scholars Program, the highest merit scholarship student group including faculty mentoring program and Chancellors Scholars Enrichment Fund. Provides strategic guidance to individual student organizations, including programming, financial guidance, that promotes community building Navigates complex issues that may arise with programs or conflicts within or across student organizations. Student Development team primary point of contact for professional development and leadership training for student organization leaders.
Provides support to the members and leaders of the school’ s affinity student organizations, representing students from historically under-represented backgrounds, including roundtables, faculty mentorship series, alumni connections, etc. Supports individual students with student life-related concerns.
This position also oversees the fiscal management of the student organization council, commencement and orientation budgets and has general supervisory responsibility for the budgets and financial training of the Student Bar Association and 50+ student organizations including academic journals and competitive moot court and trial teams, who receive student fees and endowment funds. They will serve as the point of contact for student organization policies and communications, including communications with faculty advisors including leading and managing the Student Activity Fee Budget and oversees the committee.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Sophisticated working knowledge of the legal profession and legal education. Experience with database management. Excellent communication, marketing, interpersonal, and organizational abilities. Ability to interface and effectively maintain relationships with multiple constituencies. Ability to work independently in high visibility and high stress situations. Ability to make presentations before varied audiences around the country.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Three or more years of admissions and/or student affairs experience preferred.
JD. Professional experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Experience with PeopleSoft, Slate, Microsoft 365.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/250104

Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Bianca D Mack, Associate Dean for Equity, Admissions, and Student Affair
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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