Law School Dean Job Description
[Insert company name here] is an established and successful law firm specializing in [insert key areas of focus here]
We’re looking for a Law School Dean to integrate the university’s core values, mission, and vision into the administration, operation, and planning of the School of Law.
Roles & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Draft research reports and commentary on complex criminal justice issues
- Assist with developing and putting on programs and events related to substantive legal and policy issues
- Collaborate with faculty to develop and implement policy direction and strategies to advance goals
- Develop and drive content creation for website and newsletters
- Work with the Communications Manager to draft position statements for policy issues related to criminal justice reform
- Forge relationships with criminal justice reform organizations with the goal of developing joint projects and events
- Writing brief descriptions of academic research that makes it accessible and available to legislators, executive-branch policymakers, judges, and other government decision-makers charged with designing and implementing America’s criminal justice system
- Create and support a community of scholars who can serve as a vital resource for the media on issues of criminal justice reform
- Coordinate with faculty and affiliated scholars and others to solicit academic contributions for the university’s website
- Identify and pursue grant opportunities to further support work
- Other duties as assigned to assist and support the program and College of Law
About you
- Outstanding legal academic credentials, including legal publications;
- Vision to advance the public service commitment of the School of Law
- A deep appreciation for the legal profession and for legal scholarship
- Administrative and intellectual leadership
- Track record of consensus building
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability and commitment to integrate and advance the University’s core values, mission and vision into the operation and planning of the School of Law
- Demonstrated ability to innovate academic programs and organizations for increased effectiveness and responsiveness within a changing environment
- Experience with law school faculty administration, including tenure and non-tenured faculty
- Experience with law school fundraising
- Expertise in legal education, understanding of pedagogy, and commitment to experiential education
- Record of involvement with, and understanding of, national legal education organizations
- Commitment to diversity
- Strong business acumen and experience managing large budgets
- Record of strong leadership, including innovation, creativity, and a history of developing and maintaining consensus and cohesiveness within a law school
- Demonstrated concern for, and interest in, students
- Commitment to a culture of shared governance with the school’s faculty, staff, and students.
What you’ll get in return
The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Medical insurance plan
- Dental insurance plan
- Vision insurance plan
- Contribution to life insurance plan
- 401k profit sharing
- Parking reimbursement
- Social, charity, and wellness events
To apply for the role or have a confidential discussion, contact us on [insert recruiter email address] or [insert recruiter phone number]