Working ConditionsWayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit 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 preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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Essential Functions (Job Duties)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, 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.

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.

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.

Work closely with Wayne State Dean of Students Office to assist in student organization management and planning.

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

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.
Unique Duties
QualificationsJD required. Prior experience in academic support/counseling preferred. Experience with mentoring and establishing rapport with students of all ethnic backgrounds. Demonstrated excellence in time management and organization skills. Demonstrated excellence in written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.