Associate Director of Student Affairs, Penn State Dickinson Law, Carlisle, PA

Associate Director Of Student Affairs

Penn State Dickinson Law is seeking a dynamic and student-centered professional to serve as its next Associate Director of Student Affairs at the Carlisle location. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative team dedicated to enriching the law school experience through robust programming, inclusive community building, and comprehensive student services. Reporting to the Senior Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the Associate Director will serve as a key point of contact orchestrating cohesion of academic and student services, general counseling support, accommodation coordination, and the planning and execution of signature law school events across both the Carlisle and University Park locations.

The Associate Director plays a vital role in advancing the law school's commitment to student success, wellness, and belonging. This position leads event programming, supports registered student organizations (RSOs) and the Student Bar Association (SBA), coordinates critical student services, and contributes to retention and inclusive community-building initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and brings a passion for student-centered service in a legal education setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Event and Programming Leadership:
  Serve as the lead coordinator for Student Affairs event programming, including wellness events, student organization collaborative programming, law school community building events, and other signature law school programming. Manage event contracts, budget allocation, invoice processing, and forecasting in collaboration with the Senior Assistant Dean and the finance department. Partner with the law school's marketing and communications team to develop event promotion and advertising materials.
• New Student Orientation, Commencement, and Awards Events:
  Support the Senior Assistant Dean in planning and executing New Student Orientation (NSO) across both campuses, including hybrid and simultaneous programming, committee participation, and post-event assessment. Assist with Commencement planning and logistics—including ceremonies, graduation celebrations, program and script creation, regalia coordination, and communications. Plan and execute graduating student awards events in collaboration with Academic Affairs, Mar Com, Financial Aid, and the SBA.
• RSO and SBA Support and Leader Training:
  Lead and facilitate support for Registered Student Organizations and the Student Bar Association to develop and execute robust extracurricular programming at both locations, promoting a strong culture of inclusion, belonging, and wellness. Collaborate with the University Park Assistant Director of Student Affairs on annual new leader training to ensure adherence to law school and university policies, event approval procedures, and best practices.
  
  Provide guidance to student organization leaders to encourage professionalism and civility within the law school community.
• Student Services and Retention Support:
  Provide care and concern support by directing students to appropriate internal and external resources and counseling services. Assist with accommodations support for classroom and exam requests, track documentation, and refer students to the Student Disability Resources office. Oversee proctoring of accommodated exams across both locations. Administer the student travel funding program, including managing the annual budget and application process. Support the student pantry and office supplies in Carlisle.
  
  Contribute to retention programming and community engagement initiatives that promote identity, belonging, and wellness.
• Inclusive Community Building and Pathway Programming:
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