Williammary

Senior Assistant Dean Student Services & Academic Support

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $120,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Wellness Program
Employee assistance program

Job Description

William & Mary Law School, a distinguished institution with a rich history and commitment to excellence in legal education, is currently seeking a Senior Assistant Dean for Student Services & Academic Support. As part of William & Mary, one of the oldest and most respected universities in the United States, the Law School strives to foster a supportive and dynamic environment that promotes student success both academically and professionally. This role is situated within the Law School Faculty Operations department under the governance of the Office of the Provost. The position is a regular, benefited staff role, ensuring job stability... Show More

Job Requirements

  • J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Bar exam passage and licensure in at least one jurisdiction
  • At least 5 years of experience in legal education or legal practice
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and other constituent groups
  • Demonstrated ability to function independently and in a team
  • Demonstrated ability to provide rapid and empathetic responses to student inquiries and needs
  • Strong interpersonal and research skills

Job Qualifications

  • J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Bar exam passage and licensure in at least one jurisdiction
  • At least 5 years of experience in legal education or legal practice
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and other constituent groups
  • Demonstrated ability to function independently and in a team
  • Demonstrated ability to provide rapid and empathetic responses to student inquiries and needs
  • Strong interpersonal and research skills
  • Experience providing bar exam preparation instruction

Job Duties

  • Build and execute a systemic academic support program for students in need of additional academic assistance
  • Provide outreach to struggling students to create programmatic engagement and buy-in
  • Work with faculty to ensure that programming compliments curricular instruction
  • Assist with teaching assistant selection, training, and check-ins
  • Build and execute a bar preparation support system for students
  • Assist in instruction of bar exam preparation courses during academic year and summer
  • Identify students in need of additional assistance and provide individualized tutoring
  • Work with commercial vendors to track student progress and identify new commercial solutions for students
  • Track bar passage data and assist with preparation of ABA and other statistical reports
  • Provide individual advice to students on course selection to meet graduation, third-year trial practice, and concentration requirements
  • Create and execute programming for large- and small-group advising
  • Administer faculty mentoring group programming for first-year students
  • Meet with individual students or groups of students to help them find solutions to problems
  • Connect students in need of professional counseling with therapeutic resources
  • Help new student organizations work with Student Leadership and Development to become Registered Student Organizations
  • Coordinate and oversee student competitions and advocacy skills training initiatives
  • Provide advice and training in university and law school policies to student organization leaders
  • Help students work with Student Accessibility Services to gain access to needed classroom and exam accommodations
  • Schedule and proctor final exams for students requiring accommodations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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