Salary/Position Classification

• $47,000 - $49,000 Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The Student Life Coordinator will support the Office of Student Life by providing professional administrative and programmatic support for all major student services and matters involving student life in the School of Law, with particular emphasis on admissions/recruiting, career development, examinations/assessments, and student advising and counseling. The Student Life Coordinator will work closely and collaboratively with the administration and faculty to ensure that UND law students experience a supportive and personalized educational environment that facilitates their professional and personal success both during and after law school.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide general programming and professional administrative support for Office of Student Life.
  • Work with Assistant Dean, Office of Student Life staff, and other staff & faculty to develop, implement, and administer Student Life programming.
  • Provide oversight and support for co-curricular and extracurricular student organizations and student leaders, including serving as primary administrative contact for student organizations.
  • Assist with coordination of School of Law events as needed.
  • Coordinate processes to obtain and compile information necessary to satisfy external reporting requirements, including accreditation reports.
  • Administer student locker assignment policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative and programmatic support for career development services
  • Assist Director of Career Development with planning and implementing career development programs and services. 
• Coordinate administration and grading of examinations and other assessments.
  • Work with other administrators and with faculty to develop efficient and effective systems of administering exams and other assessments
  • Provide training and technical support to students on exam software.
  • Coordinate examination procedures and scheduling for students who receive examination accommodations.
  • Coordinate with faculty administrative assistant to obtain final examination materials.
  • Provide support to faculty administrative assistant as needed to administer examination review process.
  • Work with faculty to obtain final examination materials for grading and to assist faculty with reporting and entering final course grades in a timely manner and in accordance with School of Law policy. 
• Provide administrative and programmatic support for admissions/student recruiting operations.
  • Assist as needed with processing of admissions applications and related materials.
  • Represent the School of Law as needed at recruiting events.
  • Meet and counsel prospective law students through in-person and virtual interactions as needed.
  • Present and maintain a positive and professional image when representing the School of Law and/or interacting with prospective students. 
• Assist with School of Law administration.
  • Contribute to the success of the School of Law through collegial and constructive participation in administrative efforts.
  • Serve on School of Law and external committees.
  • Represent the School of Law as needed in various public settings and interact effectively with the bench and bar as well as with government officials.

Required Competencies

• Strong commitment to public legal education and student success.
• Strong business communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Clear ability to interact effectively and appropriately with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and appropriate external constituencies.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work while being able to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and take initiative in managing projects and meeting goals.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise professional discretion and judgment.
• Ability to attend to multiple tasks/initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to relate to and work with students in a professional program.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR 5 years professional experience in student services or related field.
• Experience in managing records or maintaining information in an effective manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications, as well as other standard computer software programs.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education setting, or with academic programs.