Assistant Director of the Flex JD Program
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Months Per Year: 12
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid Eligible*
Seattle
University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic
universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate,
graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for
defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender,
gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic
class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status,
political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle
University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who
learn, live and work at Seattle University.
Position Description
The
Assistant Director of the Flex JD Program provides administrative leadership
for the law school’s Flex JD Program. The Assistant Director reports to
the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Law.
Seattle
University School of Law educates ethical lawyers who distinguish themselves
through their outstanding professional skills and their dedication to law in
the service of justice. Faculty, students, and staff form a vibrant,
diverse, and collaborative community that promotes leadership for a just and
humane world. The Law School’s commitment to academic distinction is
grounded in its Jesuit Catholic tradition, one that encourages open inquiry,
thoughtful reflection and concern for personal growth. Innovation and
technological sophistication characterize our rigorous educational program,
which prepares lawyers for a wide range of successful and rewarding careers in
law, business and public service.
Essential
Job Functions
- In collaboration with the
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Director manages the Flex JD
program in the School of Law. The School of Law Flex JD program
offers students an opportunity to pursue a JD degree in a part-time
hybrid-online format involving intensive in-person weekend courses, weekly
synchronous online classes, and asynchronous coursework.
- In collaboration with the
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Dean for Student Affairs
review, evaluate and update policies and procedures related to the
administration of the Flex JD program.
- In collaboration with the
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs support the onboarding of faculty teaching
in the hybrid format.
- Support the Vice Dean in
Forecasting and tracking hybrid model course offerings in relation to
faculty availability, sequencing of courses, and patterns of student
interest.
- Develop and implement a
schedule for regular review and updates of courses taught in the hybrid
model.
- Serve as the primary
liaison to the Center for Digital Learning and Innovation (CDLI) in
relation to coordinating instructional design support for faculty when
designing and teaching hybrid and online courses.
- Facilitate quarterly Flex
JD steering committee planning meetings with key law school administrators
to develop and track long-term performance goals and provide regular
assessment of those goals.
- Annually compile, track and
report data related to the Flex JD program operations and student academic
progress for the purposes of required ABA reporting and to evaluate and
identify strategic opportunities and areas of growth.
- In collaboration with
Marketing and Communications staff, develop, implement, and evaluate the
strategic plan for marketing the Flex JD program.
- In collaboration with
Admission staff attend cultivation events, meet with prospective students
to promote the Flex JD program, and support the review and evaluation of
Flex JD applications.
- Design and implement the
orientation and on-boarding programs for Flex JD students in consultation
with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and in reference to the
broader JD orientation programing.
- Coordinate and implement
non-academic components of the five annual on-campus weekend intensive
course sessions.
- Serve as the primary staff
liaison to Flex JD students, conduct academic and non-academic advising
for Flex JD students, and provide appropriate referrals to law school and
campus services to support student needs.
- Partner with the Center for
Professional Development (career services) staff to provide career
counseling and placement service opportunities for Flex JD students.
- Partner with the Academic
Resource Center staff to provide academic skills support and bar
preparation opportunities for Flex JD students.
- In partnership with the
Associate Dean for Finance and Administration, track expenditures related
to Flex JD program operations such as catering costs, recruitment
materials, and special events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and two
years of progressively responsible work in higher education
administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of this role.
- Outstanding communication
skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to be an active listener
and resource to students.
- Organize and manage
multiple priorities and projects concurrently and to communicate
effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Ability to work within a
team, as an individual and team member.
- The ability to work with
diverse and at times stressed students.
- Knowledge of higher
education policies and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft
Office products particularly Word, Excel and Access, as well as Canvas and
Zoom.
- Experience in content
management, communications, or copywriting is preferred.
- Experience working with
students in an academic environment is preferred.
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Compensation at a Glance:
Salary Range: $63,000 - $70,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents
its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the
time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be
determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected
candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity
considerations, and available market information, and not based on a
candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement
contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance:
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution
for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution
and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to
a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/
Hybrid Eligible*
This
position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after successful completion of
an introductory work period of 3-6 months. This may mean that a hybrid eligible
role will begin on-campus initially and then will transition to hybrid format
following onboarding and training. Flexible work plans are subject to periodic
review and may be changed or terminated at any time for any reason at the
university’s discretion.