Director of Student Engagement and Conduct - School of Law - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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Description

Emory Law welcomes qualified, mission-focused legal education professionals to apply for its Director of Student Engagement and Conduct position. The director will join the Emory Law team to work collaboratively and proactively with students, faculty, alumni, and staff to ensure the school develops legal leaders by assisting current students to develop the characteristics needed to succeed in the legal profession. As a subject matter expert on engagement, the director utilizes their knowledge of school priorities, university policy, and best practices to effective, appropriate engagement from the constituencies served by the school. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Under the direction of the faculty or senior staff administration, this position is responsible for shaping and facilitating the development of students within a professional school as they prepare for a life-long career in the law. + Serve as the Title IX Deputy Coordinator for the school and act as a liaison to the university Title IX office. + Proactively interact with students to hone leadership potential. + Redirect student behaviors that are contrary to a professional learning environment and may lead to conduct issues. + Actively participate and collaborate with faculty and staff to prevent issues through Student of Concern meetings. + Manage the conduct process for the school. + Provide oversight and guidance to the Student Bar Association to include budget management and fund allocation. + Advise students on administrative processes to aid in their understanding and guide them to compliance. + Develop and manage Wellness Programs for students within the school through existing community and university resources while developing new resources as appropriate. + Develop and utilize the Houses and student House Leaders within the school of law to advance the non-academic professional development of the student body. + Provide oversight of student organizations and student fairs. + Take an active leadership role on planning and executing school-wide events like orientation, visiting day, and graduation. + Prepare operational, statistical, and narrative reports for Law School and University administration. + Serve on Law School and University committees as appropriate. + May supervise or lead staff to include student employees. + Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Juris Doctor + Member (active or inactive) of a state bar + Five years of legal practice experience + Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with diverse constituencies, including those from underrepresented populations + Previous experience working on sensitive issues requiring confidentiality, diplomacy, and mediation skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Experience working in higher education. + Knowledge of Title IX requirements and administration of Title IX within a unit of a university. + Demonstrated experience with wellness programs within the legal profession. To Apply + Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled with a first review on October 4. + First round zoom interviews occur in mid-October. + Final round in-person interviews occur in early November. + The position will ideally start in January for the spring semester. + Cover Letter + We acknowledge that it takes time to complete a cover letter. We use the cover letter in our hiring process to evaluate communication skills. + While a cover letter is not required to apply, providing a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications as well as why you are interested in working at Emory Law will enable us to assess your qualifications and suitability more efficiently and effectively for this position. Notes + This is a seasonal position working 10 months per year (approximately July 15 – May 15) with the exact dates subject to change based on the school of law’s Diploma Ceremony in May. + The position will work some evenings and weekends as needed to support student organizations. + The position works primarily on campus with flexibility available per the Emory Law Flexible Workplace Policy. Emory University School of Law trains world-class, sophisticated lawyers who can flourish in the practice of law anywhere—and who can lead their legal and broader communities with professionalism and character. Emory Law is a national and global leader in legal education that welcomes and supports a diverse law school community, produces path-breaking and influential scholarship, and offers exceptional teaching and practical learning opportunities. Together, our community is working to secure a more fair and just society by advancing the rule of law. We need people like you to join us so that our vision becomes reality. NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.

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Job Number

_135989_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Division

_School Of Law_

Department

_School of Law_

Job Category

_Admissions and Student Life_

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

_Location : Name_

_Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_

Remote Work Classification

_Primarily On Campus_

Health and Safety Information

_Not Applicable_