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:
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Excellent written, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
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Ability to counsel and advise student leaders on organizational management, Law School policies, and leadership best practices.
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Ability to engage, develop relationships with, and influence a range of audiences, including prospective students, current students, student leaders, and alumni.
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Ability to engage with individuals from different disciplines, academic ranks, educational levels, demographics, and institutional settings;
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A collaborative work style and strong team orientation; and
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Excellent computer and database skills, with strong attention to detail.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Experience
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Experience advising or supporting student organizations or student leadership programs.
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Experience providing academic or career counseling to undergraduate students.
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Experience working in higher education.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and active and regular user of spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.
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Highly proficient in the use of Excel.
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Ability to work well as a team member and independently with minimal to no supervision.
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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 R0086687. Complete an application with the following documents:
- CV/Resume
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Cover Letter
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Names and contact information for three professional references.
Please note that ALL 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 the UVA Internal Careers website.
Questions regarding the position should be directed to Mark Jefferson, at [email protected]. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, [email protected].
The School of Law is located in Charlottesville, 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 see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
