Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives, Law School

As a member of the Office of Student Affairs at the Law School, the Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives will help foster an inclusive environment to support the academic and professional success of students. The position will report to and work closely with the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs to advance initiatives that strengthen the recruitment, retention, and overall experience of a diverse student population, including those from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession. This position will coordinate and facilitate programming, projects, and services that contribute to a welcoming and supportive student experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

- Develop and administer regular programming (workshops, trainings, presentations, panels, and cultural events) to support a diverse student population and to promote cultural competency and cross-cultural awareness. Identify key issues and interests to inform programming topics, provide support for event logistics, facilitate group discussions, research outside speakers, and make strategic recommendations for future programs.

- Design and implement multi-faceted support services for students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession to enhance their academic and professional success.

- Advise individual students with a special focus on addressing the academic, professional, cultural, and social-emotional concerns of students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

- Provide support and guidance for student affinity organizations, including but not limited to, the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, the Black Law Student Association, the First-Generation Law Student Association, the Hispanic Law Student Association, the Jewish Law Student Association, the OutLaws, and the Women's Law Student Association. Facilitate communication, collaboration, and connection among student affinity organizations and other groups within the Law School community.

- Lead, in collaboration with the Office of Development, the planning and execution of the David D. White Award Reception and the Esther Brocker Award Reception. Work with the Dean of the Law School to select awardees, confirm locations, arrange logistics and catering, develop the event programs, and manage RSVPS.

- Oversee the application and selection process for the David D. White Scholarship and the Esther Brocker Scholarship.

- Serve as a member of the University's Bias Education and Response Task Force. Understand the University's Human Dignity and Bias Incident Policy, and track and manage policy violation reports in the Maxient system. Evaluate all reports, and when appropriate, investigate and adjudicate. When appropriate, provide anti-discrimination education and training to relevant parties.

- Assist the Office of Student Affairs with the planning and implementation of significant events, including Orientation, Community Day, and Commencement. Duties are likely to include generating communications, soliciting and managing student volunteers, staffing events, and arranging catering.

- Collaborate with student-facing offices, including the Office of Professional Development, the Law Library, the Academic Success Program, Bar Services, the Center for Health and Wellness, as well as with senior leadership, faculty, student affinity organizations, and alumni, to coordinate school-wide efforts to foster a welcoming and inclusive learning environment and to align departmental work and needs.

- Create new programming opportunities and/or partner with existing organizations to increase diversity in the legal profession. Programming possibilities include:

Reestablishing the Marshall-Brennan program in Columbus City schools,

- Raising the profile of the Law School in the Columbus City schools,

- Assisting in creating a summer conditional provisional admissions program based on GPA/LSAT scores,

- Creating a Columbus State program to assist those completing a 2-year degree to transition to a 4-year degree at Capital University and ultimately enroll in Capital University Law School,

- Making work-study opportunities available at the Law School for Capital undergraduates enrolled in the 3+3 program,

- Collaborating with and supporting the Law and Leadership Institute.

- Monitor national trends, related laws and policies, and peer institution efforts.

- Benchmark, analyze, and report on progress toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.

- Manage the Law School's religious holiday calendar. Predict and manage accommodations that arise from scheduling conflicts.

- Provide administrative support for the Office of Student Affairs. Duties are likely to include managing room reservations, arranging meetings, resolving scheduling conflicts, generating communications, administering programming arrangements, compiling materials, maintaining record keeping systems, grant writing, and updating web content.

- Assist the Assistant Director of Student Affairs during periods of peak exam accommodations, including proctoring exams and preparing any necessary materials.

- Assist the Office of Admissions with outreach initiatives to recruit students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession. Participate in targeted admissions events and conferences and engage with prospective applicants who are considering applying to the Law School. Serve as an additional point of contact for underrepresented students during the admissions and enrollment process.

- Work in partnership with Bexley campus Student Experience administrators to support special programing aimed at cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion at Capital University and the broader Columbus community. Annual events include the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning and Columbus Pride.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree required, J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school preferred.

- Experience working in a law school or legal setting is preferred.

- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion issues as they relate to the legal profession or higher education.

- Demonstrated enthusiasm for working with and serving student populations.

- Demonstrated experience with program coordination and project management. Ability to reliably establish priorities, manage deadlines, problem solve, and handle multiple tasks/projects.

- Strong written and oral communication skills.

- Strong counseling skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively.

- The ability and/or skill to work professionally without supervision and demonstrate considerable initiative.

- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

For more information on Capital University, visit our website at www.capital.edu.

Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life and critical illness insurance and free parking.

Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law.

Capital University is currently unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship.