Assistant Dean, Student Services College of Law

The University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The University of Toledo College of Law is seeking an Assistant Dean, Student Services to provide leadership and strategic direction for a broad range of services and programs that enrich the experience of UT Law students and support their academic, professional, and personal development. The position leads compliance with ABA Standard 508, Student Support Services, and performs critical work related to the College’s ABA accreditation requirements. The Assistant Dean works closely with the Dean, Academic Dean, Office of Admissions, and Office of Professional Development to help students develop essential professional competencies for attorneys. The position also has significant responsibility for state bar character and fitness investigations involving 100 or more students each year.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to a state bar, in active or inactive status.
• Three to five years of experience successfully managing people and projects, working with diverse constituencies, providing direction, setting priorities, identifying opportunities, and implementing major initiatives.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with law students, faculty, staff, alumni, and University colleagues.
• Excellent administrative, counseling, and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
• Effective use of computers and related technology for informational and operational purposes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and efficient work style.
• Dependability and professional demeanor.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to delegate and execute, and to lead by word and example.
• Enthusiastic commitment and passion for helping students achieve their academic and professional potential.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience providing guidance and/or counseling to graduate students.
• At least three years of senior-level leadership experience in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for student services and programs.
• Support students’ academic, professional, and personal development.
• Lead compliance with ABA Standard 508, Student Support Services, and perform related accreditation work.
• Work with the Dean, Academic Dean, Office of Admissions, and Office of Professional Development to support students’ development of professional competencies.
• Perform work related to state bar character and fitness investigations for 100 or more students per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree