Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Engagement Initiatives

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Engagement Initiatives is in charge of all aspects of the law school student life, academic counseling, academic success, bar passage programs, and student engagement initiatives. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

A law degree from an accredited law school is required.
Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage in a dynamic, changing environment desired
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in person, in writing, and through electronic means of communication
Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize data in decision-making
Demonstrated ability to advise students
Demonstrated ability to work with current social media
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and collaborate with colleagues.
Effective problem-solving skills
Ability to travel and represent the law school in connection with academic support events.
Willingness to engage in professional development and external committee service.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Administrative experience, teaching experience, academic counseling experience, and an educational background are preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a wide variety of programs ensuring that law students succeed academically, personally, and professionally
Handle all aspects of the law school academic counseling.
Serves as primary academic advisor for student veterans, concurrent degree students, readmitted students, and students required to maintain satisfactory academic progress
Support activities related to orientations for entering students and academic success programs
Administer bar passage program
Assist student organizations in establishing appropriate governance structures and in complying with all law school and university requirements
Advise and counsel the Student Bar Association
Supervise and coordinate student counseling and intervention efforts.
Assists students seeking university services, including financial aid and other matters.
Supervises law school health and wellness programming
Develop, administer, and assess programming to further the law school's efforts to attract and serve a cross-section of Arkansas citizens and develop initiatives to encourage robust engagement and a culture of belonging in members of the law school community
Develop and administer the law school's student affairs budget
Supervise and coordinate the work of any assigned personnel
Manage and maintain student information appropriately and confidentiality
Maintain academic success data and produce ad hoc reports as requested by the Dean and the Associate Dean
Cultivate and support student engagement programming at the Law School, including sharing ideas, information, and opportunities to support all students with the Dean and other senior leadership
Represent the law school at admissions events aimed at prospective students and engage directly with student prospects, including helping with pipeline programs
Collaborate with Law School administrative offices to support students from a broad spectrum of communities at the Law School and in the legal profession
Serve as a liaison and Law School representative to student affairs and groups at the University, other law schools, and national and local organizations
Identify and implement instruments to monitor and measure the impact of student engagement initiatives quantitatively and qualitatively consistently
Serve on faculty committees regarding student engagement policies and initiatives as needed
Maintain academic support data and produce ad hoc reports as requested by the Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Teach academic support and bar passage courses.