Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives, Law School

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives, Law School role is onsite in Columbus, OH, within Capital University’s Office of Student Affairs. Compensation is not specified. The role supports initiatives that foster an inclusive environment and advance the academic and professional success of a diverse law student population. The assistant director coordinates programming, services, and student support that strengthen recruitment, retention, and the student experience. The role works with students, university offices, faculty, alumni, and community partners to promote inclusion and increase diversity in the legal profession.

What you'll do

• Develop and administer workshops, trainings, presentations, panels, and cultural events
• design support services for students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession
• advise students on academic, professional, cultural, and social-emotional concerns
• support student affinity organizations
• coordinate scholarship application and selection processes and award receptions
• serve on the University’s Bias Education and Response Task Force and manage reports
• assist with major law school events and admissions outreach
• collaborate with student-facing offices and community partners
• monitor trends and report on diversity, equity, and inclusion progress
• manage the religious holiday calendar and provide administrative support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director

diversity initiatives

law school

columbus oh

capital university

student affairs

student support

diversity and inclusion

affinity organizations

admissions outreach

bachelor’s degree required

visa sponsorship unavailable

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement benefits
• family education benefits
• short- and long-term disability
• life and critical illness insurance
• and free parking.

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree is required; a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and experience in a law school or legal setting are preferred. Capital University is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider candidates who require visa sponsorship.

About the employer

Capital University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.