Assistant Director, Office Of Student Life - Georgetown University Law Center

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Assistant Director, Office of Student Life - Georgetown University Law Center

Job Overview

The Office of Student Life (OSL) is a vibrant source of programming and events for Georgetown Law students and is at the center of Student leadership learning outside the classroom. The Office of Student Life supports and empowers student leaders of 80+ student organizations, as well as the Student Bar Association and Georgetown Law Peer Advisors through programming, events, services, and advocacy. OSL advises all student organizations as they plan hundreds of community-wide events including high-profile speaking engagements, panels, symposia, performances, community-service opportunities, fundraisers, and social activities. The Office of Student Life also provides training, advising, logistical support, and financial management for the Student Bar Association, its more than 50 student members, and the allocation of Student organization budgets. Finally, the Office of Student Life hosts a number of signature events to build a dynamic and inclusive student community at the Law Center.

Job Overview

The Assistant Directorof Student Life has three primary functions relating to student leadership:

First, the Assistant Director serves as the primary advisor for 120+ student leaders, providing guidance on student organization programming, policy compliance, conference and event logistics, collaboration with other student organizations, opportunities for support or development, and management of organization budgets and day-to-day spending. This is different from the day-to-day and global financial responsibilities of the Dean of Students Business and Operations manager, who supports student organization large scale spending, including contracts, journals and travel arrangements, but does not manage daily student organization expenses nor the financial reporting of these daily transactions. The Assistant Director also provides all Georgetown Law students with guidance on OSL policies and procedures, administrative processes, Student Life resources, and financial policies and procedures as necessary. This advising role is a critical component of the position, as students must plan and execute their activities and programs in compliance with Georgetown Law policies while maintaining smooth logistical and financial operations.

Second, the Assistant Director is the primary advisor to the Student Bar Association Treasurer and the Student Bar Association House of Delegates, the Georgetown Law student governing body which allocates student organization funds.

Third, the Assistant Director serves as an administrative advisor for the Barrister's Council and handles the weekly reimbursement of the travel expenses of the Barrister's Council student members who compete in local, national, and international trial, appellate, and ADR competitions, as well as other planning and administrative functions for Barrister's Council.

Work Interactions

The Assistant Director has a key role in formulating and executing programming for the Office of Student Life to support broader Georgetown Law community-building. They are a member of the Office of Student Life team within the Office of the Dean of Students and reports to the Director of Student Life.

As well, the AD serves as the primary project manager for the office in charge of shepherding OSL events, programming, and initiatives from conception to fruition.

The Office of Student Life is a hub of campus life with a core mission of building community and enhancing the quality of Student Life through programs and initiatives. All Student Life team members are vital to this mission and all are expected to be knowledgeable of and assist in all office functions including: Orientation, Office Management, Peer Advisor Program, Commencement & Graduation Gala, and other student programs.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: .

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Benefits:

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