Assistant Dean, Student Services College of Law

Title: Assistant Dean, Student Services College of Law

Department Org: Dean-Law School - 102070

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AC

Shift: 1

Job Description

The University of Toledo College of Law is seeking an Assistant Dean, Student Services. This position will provide leadership and strategic direction for a broad range of services and programs to enrich the overall experience of UT Law students and support student academic, professional, and personal development. The position will perform critical work in connection with the college’s ABA accreditation requirements as the lead agent for compliance with ABA Standard 508 Student Support Services. This role works closely with the Dean, Academic Dean, Office of Admissions, and Office of Professional Development, to ensure that students develop essential professional competencies for attorneys. The Assistant Dean, Student Services is responsible for significant work in connection with state bar character and fitness investigations for 100 or more students per year.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/experience/licensing:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to a state bar (active or inactive status) is required.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience successfully managing people and projects, working with diverse constituencies, providing direction, setting priorities, identifying opportunities, and implementing major initiatives is required.

Communication and other skills:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to interface with a range of constituents, including Law School students, faculty, staff, alumni, and University colleagues.
• Excellent administrative, counseling, and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
• Effective use of computer and related technology for various informational and operational purposes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and efficient work style.
• Dependability and professional demeanor.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability both to delegate and to execute, thereby leading by word and example.
• An enthusiastic commitment and passion for helping students achieve their academic and professional potential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience providing guidance and/or counseling to graduate students preferred.
• At least three (3) years of senior-level leadership experience in a complex organization is strongly preferred.

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.