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University of Nevada-Las Vegas is hiring an Associate Director of Student Affairs, William S. Boyd School of Law. The role delivers student services for the law school, giving academic and student-life advising to all law students and working alongside the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. It serves both full-time students and online part-time students, with a schedule that includes regular evening and weekend hours.

Highlights

Partner with the Associate Dean of Student Affairs to plan, administer, and deliver student services at the William S. Boyd School of Law.
Provide academic and student-life advising to all law students, and communicate academic and student-life information to students, faculty, and administrators.
Give complex academic and administrative support to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and the law school's senior administration.
Help plan and oversee student activities and programs, registration, orientation, and student integration and acclimation.
Liaise with student government and student organizations, as well as campus partners including the Disability Resource Center, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and Student Counseling and Psychological Services.
Hold a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-recognized institution and four to seven years of experience in law practice, or in law practice combined with related work or an academic setting that requires understanding what law students need to succeed.
Work a predictable schedule with regular evening shifts and weekend hours, combining in-person work with some flexibility to serve hybrid evening students.
Receive tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and your dependents, along with no state income tax in Nevada.

Associate Director of Student Affairs, William S. Boyd School of Law Full Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Associate Director of Student Affairs at the William S. Boyd School of Law [R0154161]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Associate Director of Student Affairs partners with the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in planning, administering, and delivering student services at the William S. Boyd School of Law; provides complex academic and administrative support to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and senior administration of the School of Law; provides academic and student-life advising to all law students; communicates academic and student-life-related information to law students, faculty, and administrators; liaises with other departments within the School of Law and with University administration, including the Disability Resource Center, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and Student Counseling and Psychological Services.

The Associate Director assists the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the planning and oversight of student activities and programs, registration, orientation, and student integration and acclimation. The Associate Director will also liaise with student government and student organizations. The Associate Director will serve both full-time and on-line part-time students and will work on a predictable schedule that includes regular evening shifts and weekend hours. The schedule will be structured, with only occasional deviations.

This position will combine in-person work with some flexible elements as consistent with evening availability, to serve hybrid evening students.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the American Bar Association and four to seven years of experience.

Experience must include law practice or a combination of law practice and (a) related work in a field in which understanding the skills and abilities required for competent and fulfilling law practice is required, or (b) work in an academic setting in which understanding the skills and practices required for academic success and wellbeing is required.

All required credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

COMMITMENT TO OUR CAMPUS VALUES

Successful candidates will advance UNLV’s mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our Campus Values in their decision-making and inspire excellence across our community.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and is contingent upon funding.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

Competitive total rewards package including:

Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact [email protected] or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Monte Smith, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin after November 16, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. For assistance with the application process, contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected] and include the job requisition number in your email subject line.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

Current UNLV and Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) employees must apply through Workday. Search for this position using the job requisition number R0154161. To ensure your application is processed correctly, current UNLV and NSHE employees should apply internally through Workday. If you submit an application through the external careers site, you will be asked to reapply as an internal application, which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion (protected classes). Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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