Northwestern University · 8 hours ago
Director, Office of Community Engagement and Access
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$88K/yr - $107K/yr
5+ years expNorthwestern University is a prestigious institution that seeks to foster a supportive environment within its Law School through the Office of Community Engagement and Access. The Director will support the Associate Dean in advancing strategic goals, collaborating with various stakeholders, and developing programs that enhance community engagement among students, staff, and alumni.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Community Engagement and Access in developing and refining a strategic plan for the Office of Community Engagement and Access
Evaluate efficacy of programming/processes and recommend process improvements and programmatic changes
Assist with management of quarterly and annual budget processes, reconciliation of discrepancies, and tracking of financial transactions
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Community Engagement and Access on the development and delivery of programming and trainings for incoming, admitted, and current students
Assist with management of the Office of Community Engagement and Access student fellowship programs, including the application process, selection process, orientation, and supervision of fellows
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Community Engagement and Access, as well as other Law School departments and external partners, on the development and delivery of strategic pipeline initiatives for prospective students
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Community Engagement and Access, the Human Resources Department, and staff organizations on the development and execution of programming for staff focused community building
Advise the Law School’s student affinity organizations
Manage the Office of Community Engagement and Access co-sponsorship process and various gift card programs
Serve as an advisor to individual students on personal issues, curricular and educational decisions, academic progress and performance, and career objectives
Liaise with the Law School’s alumni affinity groups
Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships
Develop and cultivate relationships with internal and external partners
Liaise with other Law School departments with respect to issues relating to community engagement
Oversee design and maintenance of Office of Community Engagement and Access website
Oversee the development & management of a summit for Northwestern Alumni and other legal and business industry leaders, including concepting the conference, guest selection and invitations, event coordination and planning, speaker selection and retention, programming curation, and execution; facilitate the development of post-summit networking groups among attendees
Review and approve event plans, programming concepts, and supervise execution to ensure that overall goals & objectives are attained
Ensure regular communication with supervisor regarding status of programs, events, and initiatives
Supervise program assistant
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate degree in higher education or other relevant discipline
Evidence of success working in the law school setting, including experience developing and executing innovative and high-quality programming
5 years of legal, higher education, or comparable experience
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with students, staff, faculty, alumni, legal professionals, and the public
Proven ability to exercise initiative and judgment in coordinating and executing various programs to serve the best interest of all relevant constituencies
Must be self-directed and willing to identify and assume new responsibilities as the needs of the Law School change and grow
Must be willing to travel and, when necessary, work a flexible schedule (evening and weekend events are sometimes necessary)
Strong computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet applications
Preferred
J.D
Strong organizational and project/program management skills
Ability to prioritize, manage, and complete complex tasks
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience advising law students or other students at the graduate level
Proven conflict management/resolution ability and active listening skills
Sound judgment and proactive approach to identifying potential problems/discrepancies and working to find solutions
Efficient time management
High degree of comfort working with a wide variety of competing constituencies
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
A variety of tools and resources
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Northwestern University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (325)
2024 (308)
2023 (280)
2022 (282)
2021 (184)
2020 (155)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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