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The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
Assistant Director of Student Affairs, School of Law
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A Director of Student Affairs leads the student affairs office at a college or university. The office plans and arranges social, cultural, and recreational events and activities of various student groups, according to university policies and regulations; meets and coordinates with student and faculty groups to plan activities; evaluates programs and suggests modifications.
$111,672 / year median in Virginia
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Director of Student Affairs, School of Law The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia United States, Virginia, Charlottesville 1215 Lee Street (Show on map) Aug 21, 2026 The University of Virginia School of Law seeks an Assistant Director of Student Affairs to join the Office of Student Affairs. This position reports to the Senior Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. The University of Virginia School of Law is consistently recognized as one of the top law schools in the country. The environment at the Law School is both active and supportive, with a strong sense of collegiality among students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to excellence and service and in-person experience. The Assistant Director will provide support for hallmark programs of the Student Affairs Office, including, but not limited to, the Roadmap Scholars Initiative, the Community Fellows Program, orientation, graduation and other events. In addition, the Assistant Director will manage and create social media posts and the weekly newsletter. The Assistant Director will also serve as a key point of contact for the Law School's student organizations, which are a vibrant and central part of student life. Currently there are more than 70 student organizations which span academic, professional, cultural, social, and public service interests, alongside 10 academic journals and the Student Bar Association. Each spring, student organizations elect new leadership, and the Assistant Director plays a critical role in ensuring smooth transitions by orienting incoming leaders and serving as an ongoing resource on Law School policies and best practices in organizational leadership. The Assistant Director will also help coordinate student organization budgets, funding, and reimbursements, as well as serve as a primary point of contact. The position will require some weekend and evening work and the ability to travel domestically during the year. To succeed in this role, the Assistant Director will need: Excellent written, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to counsel and advise student leaders on organizational management, Law School policies, and leadership best practices.
Ability to engage, develop relationships with, and influence a range of audiences, including prospective students, current students, student leaders, and alumni.
Ability to engage with individuals from different disciplines, academic ranks, educational levels, demographics, and institutional settings;
A collaborative work style and strong team orientation; and
Excellent computer and database skills, with strong attention to detail. Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree. Preferred Experience Experience advising or supporting student organizations or student leadership programs.
Experience providing academic or career counseling to undergraduate students.
Experience working in higher education.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and active and regular user of spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.
Highly proficient in the use of Excel.
Ability to work well as a team member and independently with minimal to no supervision.
Knowledge of professional pipeline programs. Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. This is a full-time, exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits. This position requires most work to be performed in person at the Law School, with the opportunity to perform a limited amount of work remotely in accordance with Law School policy. Application review will begin August 28, 2026. Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future. How to Apply Please apply online, by searching for requisition number
Questionsregardingthe application process should be directed to Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, sxv9zv@virginia.edu. The School of Lawis located inCharlottesville, VA, a college town setting with natural beauty and significant historical relevance in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlottesville is a wonderful place to live with an extraordinary quality of life, often ranked among the best places to live in the United States. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please seehttp://www.virginia.
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Complete an application with the following documents: CV/Resume Cover Letter Names and contact information for three professional references. Please note thatALL REQUESTED
documents MUST be uploaded in the resume submission field, and you can combine documents into one PDF. Applications that do not have all the required documents will not receive full consideration.Internal applicants:
Search and apply for jobs on theUVA Internal Careers website. Questionsregardingthe position should be directed toMark Jefferson, atmjefferson@law.virginia.edu.Questionsregardingthe application process should be directed to Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, sxv9zv@virginia.edu. The School of Lawis located inCharlottesville, VA, a college town setting with natural beauty and significant historical relevance in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlottesville is a wonderful place to live with an extraordinary quality of life, often ranked among the best places to live in the United States. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please seehttp://www.virginia.