Director of Student Affairs

The Director of Student Affairs addresses the non-academic and certain co-curricular needs of the law school students and maintains an open-door policy to further these ends. Under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Administration and Student Development, the Director is responsible for managing student-facing policies, crisis management, and addressing student conduct violations.

• Student Care and Formation Provide guidance to students regarding personal, interpersonal, and professional development needs, promoting student well-being and readiness for the legal profession
• Encourage holistic student formation, including professional and spiritual growth consistent with the Law School’s Christian mission
• Counseling and Referral Offer appropriate support and spiritual encouragement to students and connect them with counseling, wellness, and pastoral resources as needed
• Student Conduct and Accountability Investigate and adjudicate student conduct matters in a fair, consistent, and developmentally oriented manner Promote a culture of integrity, professionalism, and adherence to the Law School Honor Code and expectations of the legal profession
• Mentorship and Discipleship Initiatives Oversee and strengthen mentoring programs that foster Christ-centered discipleship, professional identity formation, and meaningful student engagement
• Community Building Collaborate with the Associate Dean to design and implement programs that cultivate a unified, respectful, and mission-driven community among students, faculty, and staff
• Signature Events and Ceremonies Serve as primary planner and coordinator of key Law School events, including Convocation, the 3
  
  Lannual Awards Ceremony, and Degree Presentation Ceremony Ensure events reflect institutional excellence, professionalism, and the Law School’s Christian identity
• Student Engagement and Programming Partner with internal teams to plan and execute orientation, formation initiatives, and co-curricular programming that supports student development
• Student Organizations Oversee student organizations to ensure compliance with institutional policies and alignment with the Law School mission Advise student leaders in responsible stewardship of resources, budgeting, and program execution
• Student Bar Association Supervise and advise the Student Bar Association, encouraging leadership development, servant leadership, and effective representation of the student body
• Budget and Resource Stewardship Assist the Associate Dean in developing, managing, and stewarding the Student Affairs budget with integrity, accountability, and alignment to institutional priorities
• Other duties as assigned.

Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

Provides daily task supervision/direction to the department’s fulltime administrative assistant. Supervises one student worker during the academic year and one summer temporary worker.

• Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 3 Years of experience in higher education, student development, counseling, or advisory roles required; law school or professional school experience preferred.

Demonstrated ability to engage students with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in both routine and complex situations. Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. Ability to understand, speak, and write…