Assistant Dean For Administration

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Assistant Dean for Administration

Duties: A key member of the Law School’s executive team and reports to the Dean of the Law School providing counsel to the Dean on all matters relating to the administration of the law school, participating in strategic planning and assessment efforts, and providing overall leadership and administration of the Law School’s Career Services Office. Will provide day-to-day leadership, administration and planning for law school operations, including: working closely with the Law School’s Financial Officer and participating in annual budget and long-term planning meetings with the Dean; serving as Budget Executive (Proxy for Dean) and Budget Administrator; independently leading special projects assigned by the Dean, which may be confidential and/or time sensitive; and representing the Dean in outside forums, as needed. Will also have policy and planning responsibilities, which will include: creating strategic frameworks and policies to meet the law school’s objectives; collaborating with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Services and the Assistant Dean for Admissions, as well as other law school faculty and staff, on strategic initiatives; acting as a liaison with outside organizations, such as accrediting bodies, grant funders and others to maintain the standing and position the Law School for continued success; and developing relationships with other State Units to identify and implement opportunities for collaboration among students, faculty, staff and community partners to foster scholarship and community impact. Will collaborate with the Dean and stakeholders to develop, refine and communicate the strategic vision for the Law School. Will manage agendas and communication with all the Law School’s advisory boards and committees, including the Dickinson Law Association, the Leadership Council and Trusted Advisor Groups, and will regularly report to the relevant stakeholders. Will lead the Career Services Office at the law school, providing strategic direction to the Career Service Office. Will include oversight of professional development and career counseling programming for students, alumni and employer outreach, and managing mandatory reporting.

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Job Number: 92717. Send a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Company info

Penn State Dickinson School of Law
150 South College St.
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
United States 17013
Website : http://law.psu.edu