Assistant Director Law School Academic Support - 524996

Job no: 524996
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Advising/Peer Support, Director/Executive

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)


Department/Organization: 218101 - Dean's Office-School of Law


Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm. May be required to work outside normal business hours on occasion.


Job Summary: The Assistant Director Law School Academic Support provides support for student-facing functions at the Law School including academic success, wellness, bar success, and comprehensive advising programs. Provides academic counseling for students who are on probation or whose law school GPA falls below targets. Oversees data collection for statistical reporting and program assessment.


Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree and two (2) years of student academic support or legal experience; OR Juris Doctorate and admission in good standing to the bar of any state in the U.S.


Skills and Knowledge: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as Concur, Box, Adobe Suite, and various web-based applications. Strong attention to detail, with expertise in event planning and project management. Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, coupled with a high degree of professionalism. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.


Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with Juris Doctor and admission in good standing to the bar of any state in the U.S. are highly preferred


Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.


Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Links


"EEO is the Law" Poster"
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement"
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

"Family and Medical Leave Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

"Employee Polygraph Protection Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

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