Director for Student Development, Student Affairs

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University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Director for Student Development, Student Affairs Job Profile Title Associate Director D, Student Services, Advising Job Description Summary The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished law schools. We offer a distinctive cross-disciplinary legal education, drawing on the depth and breadth of the University of Pennsylvania, and a supportive intellectual community for our scholars, staff, and students alike. The Student Affairs Office is charged with defining and developing this internal culture of Penn Carey Law's student-focused community. The Director for Student Development leads strategic initiatives that promote respectful dialogue, collaborative engagement, and the development of professional identity among law students. Through thoughtful programming, collaborative partnerships, and informed advising, the Director works to embed values of professionalism and civil discourse into the full student experience at the Law School. The Director of Student Development is a full-time position, reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, and collaborating extensively with the Student Affairs team and other Penn Carey Law student services departments. This position has responsibilities in the following areas: Job Description Strategic Support a coherent and collaborative approach to Student Affairs services around student professional identity and civil discourse. Lead the Professionalism Working Group and partner committees to shape policies and programs that embed professionalism and constructive dialogue across the student experience. Represent the Law School in university-wide efforts related to civil discourse. Student Development and Professional Identity Formation Develop and implement workshops, speaker series, and resources that support students' growth as ethical, professional legal practitioners. Collaborate with the Office of Career Strategy, Toll Public Interest Center, Externship office, faculty, and student leaders to coordinate professionalism training across all student programming, including Orientation; pro bono, clinical, and externship training, and leadership development programming. Serve as a resource for students navigating questions of professional conduct, ethical decision-making, and identity formation within the legal field. Partner with the Director for Student and Community Engagement to support student organizations in modeling professional norms and inclusive leadership. Prepare sessions for the 1LAP cohort and new student Orientation focused on professional identity formation, networking, authenticity, inclusive leadership, and professionalism skills across a variety of legal practice settings. Support the academic programming and leadership development for merit scholarship programs, including Levy Scholars, Silverman Scholars, and the Franklin Scholars, to guide academic enrichment, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for Scholars. With the Director of Student Engagement, shape and enhance the Morris Fellows program in partnership with Student Affairs and Admissions, building a more intentional framework for mentor preparation, regular communication, and sustained community‑building between incoming students and their upper‑level mentors. Provide strategic oversight of the Law School's Inn of Court, building a deep understanding of the Inn of Court's mentorship‑focused mission and, in collaboration with Student Affairs and the Inn's judicial leaders, take on increasing responsibility for planning, operation

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