Assistant Director of Law Student Support Services

ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY INC • Miami Gardens, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Law Student Support Services (ADLSSS) supports the effective management and delivery of student services, programs, and law student organizations at St. Thomas University College of Law. Reporting to the Director of Law Student Support Services, the ADLSSS helps implement initiatives that promote law student success, engagement, and well-being. The position works collaboratively with students, faculty, administrative offices, and university offices to address student needs and contributes to smooth day-to-day operations and a supportive environment for law students.

The role includes assisting with student communications, coordination with university departments, student counseling support, student organization oversight, academic standing documentation, event planning, surveys, and administrative support to the Dean’s office. The position may involve occasional attendance at on- and off-campus events outside normal business hours and some travel. The Assistant Director works under the supervision and direction of the Director and may assist with supervisory responsibilities for support staff and student employees.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in higher education, student affairs, law, or a related field.
• At least 1–3 years of experience in student services, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Experience advising or supporting students in academic or co-curricular settings.
• Demonstrated experience working with student organizations or campus programming.
• Demonstrated experience handling confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to maintain a student-centered approach while working effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with office software such as Microsoft Office Suite and student management systems.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements within the normal bounds of an office environment.
• Willingness to work occasional evening and weekend hours for events or meetings as required.
• Ability to travel to off-campus events or functions if necessary.
• Knowledge of St. Thomas University and the College of Law’s vision and mission.
• Commitment to an inclusive, respectful, student-centered community that respects the University’s Catholic identity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a law school or legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with communication and dissemination of information to law students, faculty, and administrators.
• Collaborate with university departments, including the ADA Coordinator and Student Health, to help address student needs under the Director’s leadership.
• Support the Director in counseling law students on probation, suspension, and student life issues.
• Assist in advising the Student Bar Association and overseeing student organizations, including helping approve events, review activities, and distribute event materials.
• Help monitor student organizations for compliance with University and College of Law rules and policies.
• Help review and process student requests to amend law school applications.
• Assist with preparing documentation related to leaves of absence, probation, suspension, withdrawals, letters of good standing, and jury duty.
• Help maintain current student academic standing files and ensure accurate tracking and reporting of student progress.
• Assist the Director in managing information requests from state bars and other law schools.
• Support planning and coordination of events, including the Law Day Luncheon.
• Contribute to planning and organizing College of Law commencement activities.
• Provide administrative support to the Office of the Dean as delegated by the Director.
• Assist with preparing and distributing student surveys and gathering feedback to improve student services and support programs.
• Assist the University’s Care Team by providing input on student well-being and helping coordinate care for students in need.
• Perform other related duties or assignments required by the Director or Dean to support the Office of Law Student Support’s goals and initiatives.
• May assist the Director in supervising support staff and student employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level