Research Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW STUDENT AFFAIRS FELLOW

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant- POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW STUDENT AFFAIRS FELLOW at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Wayne StateUniversity Law School’s Office of Student Affairs ("Wayne Law") isseeking applications from Class of 2023 graduates of an ABA-accredited lawschool for a one-year Post-Graduate Fellowship.

The fellowship offers anopportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience working with WayneLaw’s Student Affairs Office. The fellow’s responsibilities will include, butare not necessarily limited to the following:
-Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Program Support

-Student Engagement

-Organization Outreach

-Special Event & Activities Assistance

-Other student related special projects as assigned

The fellow will work closely with theStudent Affairs Office staff and will report directly to the Assistant Dean ofStudent Affairs. The fellow will support the mission of the Student AffairsOffice to help students successfully navigate the law school years. Thefellow’s role will include the responsibilities listed above, as well as assistingwith departmental programs and initiatives to promote academic achievement,wellness, and professionalism among law students. The role also involves additionalresponsibilities as assigned that are viewed to be in line with the position.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA-accredited lawschool required. Bar passage notrequired. Priority will be given to Class of 2023 law school graduates who havean interest in higher education. Candidates must be able to exerciseindependent judgment; responsibly manage multiple projects; communicateeffectively orally and in writing; and complete assignments with minimalsupervision. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue untilMarch 1. The candidate will start on or aboutMarch 7, 2024; the fellowship will last at least one calendar year from thecandidate’s start date. Applicants areasked to submit (1)a letter of interest describing the candidate’s reasons for applying for the fellowship (notto exceed two pages) (2) a resume, (3) a writingsample, (4) a law school transcript, and (5) the names and contact information ofthree individuals prepared to provide professional references. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

School/College/Division:

H07 - Law School

Primary department:

H0701 - Deans Office Law School

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary hire maximum: $45,000

Working conditions:

Depending on the placement the fellowship may be fully remote, hybrid, or fully in-person. The fellowship is a 35 hour a week position.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.