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

Position Title: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for School of Law

Department Name: School of Law

Position Reports To: Dean of the School of Law

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Salary: $220,000.00 per year

Benefits: The University's comprehensive benefits program

Days & Hours: Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Standard work schedule is 9:00 am to 5:30 PM, may be adjusted. Flexible schedule may require evening and weekend hours during peak periods.

Directs, coordinates, and provides academic leadership support to programs in the School of Law by performing the following duties personally or through supervised staff.

• Serves as key advisor to the Dean on academic matters, including but not limited to the curriculum, faculty affairs, academic support, and educational outcomes.

• Assists the Dean with faculty hiring and development.

• Leads faculty training, development, and support in asynchronous learning formats and effective use of resources.

• Advises academic staff members on problems relating to policy, program, and administration.

• Manages School of Law input and involvement in State Bar of California accreditation-related activities and reports.

• Collaborates and partners with Admissions, Enrollment Services, Graduate Advising, Career Center, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs and other departments that are related to academic performance and outcomes.

• Addresses concerns brought forth by students, program directors, graduate advisors or representatives of other University departments.

• Collaborates with other School of Law leaders and departments to assure effective educational outcomes, faculty development and enrichment, and efficiencies in academic processes.

• Participates in University academic policymaking.

• Assists the Dean on budgeting and cost control activities regarding academic programs.

• Participates in program course scheduling to ensure efficiencies.

• Supports faculty and staff in providing students with excellent learning experiences.

• Partners with the Dean, program directors, and faculty on curriculum development and revisions.

• Provides administrative support for academic changes that must go to CAS.

• Evaluates financial reports and adjust as needed to maintain budget discipline.

• Addresses additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of academic activities within the School of Law. Provides support and direction on University policies to Academic Program Directors, Department Chairs, and the adjunct faculty. Directly supervises academic staff at the School of Law. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training faculty; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising faculty performance; interacting with faculty governance bodies; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Supplemental Information

To apply: Please go to http://www.ggu.edu/jobs to submit an application, letter of interest, and a resume.

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The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that reinforces these practices. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all demographics.

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