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Other Attorney in Sacramento, CA

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Job Title: Assistant Director of Student and Academic Services

Job Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director of Student and Academic Services is a pivotal role within the Student Services Office and the Office of Academic Affairs at a reputed firm. The position reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Students and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Experiential Learning. The core responsibilities of the Assistant Director include:

- Leading efforts to enhance the student experience by supporting various student services programs and publications.
- Taking on a leadership role in academic advising, student leadership development, and managing the law school’s academic scheduling and reporting requirements.
- Collaborating with students, faculty, administrative offices, and university offices to foster a positive academic environment.
- Playing a crucial role in collecting data and completing the Law School’s annual American Bar Association (ABA) accreditation reports and submissions to . News for its annual law school rankings.
- Working closely with faculty to identify curricular needs and assisting the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs with the academic schedule.
- Using independent judgment, motivating and supervising the work of others, and providing timely and accurate communication to students, staff, faculty, and accreditors.
- Preparing for site evaluations related to accreditation and coordinating submissions to . News for law school rankings.
- Facilitating the creation of the academic and final exam schedules in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
- Managing relationships with full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and visiting faculty, including collecting student feedback and coordinating scheduling preferences.
- Overseeing the RSO Rental Program and RSO Storage Program.
- Serving as the lead manager of the student government and student organizations, including attending weekly SBA meetings and working with student leaders to update bylaws and ensure effective organizational creation.
- Ensuring effective and consistent policies across all platforms, including Grading and Advancement Rules, the Catalog, and the Code of Student Responsibility.
- Recommending, drafting, and implementing policies and procedures for Student Services and Academic Affairs, including designing new programs to address changing student needs.
- Providing academic advising and general counseling for diverse law students on a wide range of issues, including course planning, professional development, and personal issues.
- Resolving sensitive student crises and grievances in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Students.
- Participating in Law School and University committees and advocating for students, providing student-focused perspectives and solutions.
- Enforcing academic regulations and the student code of conduct in conjunction with the Assistant Dean of Students and other university constituents.
- Drafting communications on behalf of Student Services and Academic Affairs and collaborating across campus to coordinate student communication.
- Coordinating and implementing the law school’s Orientation programming, including Orientation, Welcome Week, Reorientation, and other programs for 2L and 3L JD students.
- Engaging in community outreach and maintaining relationships with local communities, supporting programs and events.
- Working with campus and university facilities to ensure student support.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:

Minimum Qualifications:
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of related legal work experience.
- Two (2) years of related law school and/or higher-ed advising or student support experience.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift materials (20 lbs or less).
- Bending, stretching, and reaching required.
- Sitting for long periods.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
- Work performed during standard business hours.
- Frequently works evenings and weekends for special occasions and student events/meetings.
- Occasional travel to Stockton campus or educational conferences required.
- Valid driver’s license required, with eligibility to drive for University business.

Salary Information:

Hiring Range: $68, - $86, per year. Factors considered include the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, market, and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement:

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
The reputed firm complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

AA/EEO Policy Statement:

The reputed firm is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, the firm is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.