Student Affairs Coordinator

Southwestern Law School seeks a Student Affairs Coordinator with a deep passion for student engagement and success. The Student Affairs Coordinator serves as the individual that develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive number of student programs that enhances the educational experience for students on the Southwestern campus. The Student Affairs Coordinator works closely with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Director of Student Affairs to (1) coordinate mentorship and leadership programs (2) advise student organizations and honors programs, including managing multiple budgets and processes, and (3) work with student leaders to coordinate campus-wide programs including Barrister’s Ball and the Intramural Competition, and (4) work closely with Southwestern faculty and staff to continue to provide a personable and vibrant educational environment. This non-exempt position reports to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Director of Student Affairs. This is a primarily in-person position with some remote work available.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Oversees and manages the monthly budget processes for student organizations, including American Express reconciliation packets and fundraising totals.
  • Trains student leaders to be fiscally responsible and develops financial planning procedures for student budgets.
  • Supports the department with budget management, including processing monthly American Express reconciliation packets for the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
  • Advises the student organizations, including the Student Bar Association (SBA), honors programs, and 40+ diverse and professional student organizations, to develop programs and events for the Southwestern Community.
  • Continues to develop, implement, and coordinate programs, events, and travel for the Southwestern Honors Organizations – Moot Court, TAHP, Negotiation, Law Journal, and Law Review.
  • Coordinates annual programs, including the Intramural Competition and Banquet, Summer Introduction to Legal Writing, Leadership Bootcamp, Law Review/Law Journal symposia, etc.
  • Assists the Director in developing, implementing, and assessing programs, events, and materials for the first-year Orientation program.
  • Assists the Director with organizing and managing the first-year Peer Mentor Program (PMP), including training and selection.
  • Represent the law school as a member of professional organizations and contribute to professional advancement in the field.
  • Completes general administrative duties, including serving as the first point of contact in the office; scheduling and preparing for meetings and campus events; managing budgets; preparing correspondence, reports, and PowerPoint presentations; recordkeeping and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to a student programming environment in the field of advising students and student organizations.
  • Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

  • Demonstrated experience to counsel and advise students effectively.
  • Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of student budget management, procedures, and policies.
  • Skill in speaking with persons of various cultural, social economic and educational backgrounds.
  • Excellent critical thinking and listening skills.
  • Ability to supervise and train student workers and student leaders, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling assignments.
  • Skill in representing the campus and community, advocating for, and serving as a resource regarding assigned programs.
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment by using strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively and diplomatically with various constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Skill in working independently and following through on duties with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated skill in problem-solving and generating creative alternatives to improve operational processes.
  • Detailed knowledge of the school’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge in developing, coordinating, and assessing special projects, major events, and activities in support of student success.
  • Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of assigned projects and responsibilities.
  • Ability to use discretion, sound judgment, and tact in dealing with confidential materials and information.

Salary: $23.25/hr.

To Apply: For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs6@swlaw.edu.

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