Assistant Dean for Law Administration
Assistant Dean for Law Administration
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31-05-2025
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Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Dean of the Fowler School of Law the Assistant Dean for Administration provides leadership and strategic direction for the administrative operations of the Fowler School of Law. The incumbent provides direct oversight of the law schools facilities business and personnel operations including the supervision of staff in the Deans Office student services and faculty assistants. The Assistant Dean is a member of the Deans senior management team.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for administrative operations areas of the law school and build a strong operational infrastructure to distinguish Fowler School of Law. Actively oversee programs and activities in order to evaluate efficiency and improve services Serve as Deans advisor for budget management and long-range strategic planning. Oversee management of operating budgets. Participate in the preparation of fiscal statistical and other reports. Supervise Director of Finance and Finance/Operations Team. Develop and implement policies to improve oversight of spending and strategic use of financial resources Collaborate with members of the senior management team to coordinate synchronized efforts in meeting student enrollment retention achievement graduation and career placement goals Be responsible for hiring supervision training and evaluation of assigned administrators and staff; provide oversight for administrative processes related to hiring of faculty Ensure compliance with ABA administrative accreditation standards; assist with required reporting for accreditation agencies including the ABA AALS and California State Bar Be responsible for administrative operations and efficient oversight for delivery of special events and programs (except law school commencement and new student orientation) including symposia and annual staff awards and recognition events; supervise Dean of Students Lead new strategic initiatives as assigned Work with the law schools law journals and competition teams to ensure administrative compliance and support Provide administrative support for interdisciplinary initiatives between the Fowler School of Law and other colleges/schools Serve as law school liaison to various University administrative departments including University Advancement Financial Services and the Office of Investments Oversee maintenance of the law school facility; supervise the planning and delivery of special projects Oversee law school calendar and faculty support services Serve on law school or University committees task forces or project teams as assigned
Required Qualifications
A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in managing budgets people and operations Understanding of higher education administration and leadership Understanding of student learning processes Demonstrated skill in examining and updating operations and procedures formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures Skill in budget preparation fiscal management and projections Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and the ability to innovate and problem solve Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups at all organizational levels both inside and outside the University Knowledge of human resources concepts practices policies and procedures Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups at all organizational levels both inside and outside the University Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in working together with other team members to devise analyze modify implement and evaluate programs materials procedures etc. Ability to work independently exercise good judgement and use discretion in matters pertaining to all aspects of office management and student/alumni communication Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality; demonstrate tact and diplomacy; demonstrated ability to ensure integrity and professionalism of subordinate staff
Reporting to the Dean of the Fowler School of Law the Assistant Dean for Administration provides leadership and strategic direction for the administrative operations of the Fowler School of Law. The incumbent provides direct oversight of the law schools facilities business and personnel operations including the supervision of staff in the Deans Office student services and faculty assistants. The Assistant Dean is a member of the Deans senior management team.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for administrative operations areas of the law school and build a strong operational infrastructure to distinguish Fowler School of Law. Actively oversee programs and activities in order to evaluate efficiency and improve services Serve as Deans advisor for budget management and long-range strategic planning. Oversee management of operating budgets. Participate in the preparation of fiscal statistical and other reports. Supervise Director of Finance and Finance/Operations Team. Develop and implement policies to improve oversight of spending and strategic use of financial resources Collaborate with members of the senior management team to coordinate synchronized efforts in meeting student enrollment retention achievement graduation and career placement goals Be responsible for hiring supervision training and evaluation of assigned administrators and staff; provide oversight for administrative processes related to hiring of faculty Ensure compliance with ABA administrative accreditation standards; assist with required reporting for accreditation agencies including the ABA AALS and California State Bar Be responsible for administrative operations and efficient oversight for delivery of special events and programs (except law school commencement and new student orientation) including symposia and annual staff awards and recognition events; supervise Dean of Students Lead new strategic initiatives as assigned Work with the law schools law journals and competition teams to ensure administrative compliance and support Provide administrative support for interdisciplinary initiatives between the Fowler School of Law and other colleges/schools Serve as law school liaison to various University administrative departments including University Advancement Financial Services and the Office of Investments Oversee maintenance of the law school facility; supervise the planning and delivery of special projects Oversee law school calendar and faculty support services Serve on law school or University committees task forces or project teams as assigned
Required Qualifications
A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in managing budgets people and operations Understanding of higher education administration and leadership Understanding of student learning processes Demonstrated skill in examining and updating operations and procedures formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures Skill in budget preparation fiscal management and projections Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and the ability to innovate and problem solve Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups at all organizational levels both inside and outside the University Knowledge of human resources concepts practices policies and procedures Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups at all organizational levels both inside and outside the University Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in working together with other team members to devise analyze modify implement and evaluate programs materials procedures etc. Ability to work independently exercise good judgement and use discretion in matters pertaining to all aspects of office management and student/alumni communication Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality; demonstrate tact and diplomacy; demonstrated ability to ensure integrity and professionalism of subordinate staff
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