Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for School of Law (47165)

Golden Gate University•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs directs, coordinates, and provides academic leadership support to programs in the School of Law, personally or through supervised staff. The role advises the Dean on academic matters, including curriculum, faculty affairs, academic support, and educational outcomes, and supports faculty and staff in providing excellent learning experiences for students. The Associate Dean oversees academic activities and staff, supports faculty development and asynchronous learning, and works with university and law school departments and leaders to improve academic processes and outcomes. The position also supports accreditation compliance, academic policymaking, course scheduling, curriculum changes, and budget discipline.

Requirements

Legal education; a J.D. is preferred.
Four to ten years of related administrative experience.
Extensive experience and expertise in asynchronous learning modalities.
At least five years of service on a law school faculty.
Knowledge of law school administration and/or higher education, including education administration, faculty affairs, and governance.
Ability to lead and oversee academic programs in conjunction with the Dean and faculty leaders.
Ability to design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve academic operations and outcomes.
Ability to select, develop, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff.
Ability to interpret and apply school and university policies and procedures.
Ability to monitor and maintain compliance with State Bar of California accreditation standards and reporting requirements.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish positive and professional relationships with university and school constituents.

Nice To Haves

J.D. (preferred).

Responsibilities

Advise the Dean on curriculum, faculty affairs, academic support, and educational outcomes.
Assist the Dean with faculty hiring and development.
Lead faculty training, development, and support in asynchronous learning formats and effective use of resources.
Advise academic staff on policy, program, and administrative matters.
Manage the School of Law’s involvement in State Bar of California accreditation activities and reports.
Collaborate with Admissions, Enrollment Services, Graduate Advising, the Career Center, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs, and other departments on academic performance and outcomes.
Address concerns raised by students, program directors, graduate advisors, or representatives of university departments.
Collaborate with School of Law leaders and departments to support educational outcomes, faculty development, and efficient academic processes.
Participate in university academic policymaking.
Assist the Dean with academic program budgeting and cost control.
Participate in course scheduling to ensure efficiencies.
Partner with the Dean, program directors, and faculty on curriculum development and revisions.
Provide administrative support for academic changes submitted to CAS.
Evaluate financial reports and make adjustments to maintain budget discipline.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate academic activities within the School of Law.
Provide support and direction on university policies to Academic Program Directors, Department Chairs, and adjunct faculty.
Directly supervise School of Law academic staff, including hiring, training, work assignment, performance appraisal, employee relations, and resolution of complaints and problems.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.