Job Description
The Assistant Dean oversees all aspects of the Office of Student Services and Records for the Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center including, but not limited to, student advising and counseling, exam administration, student records (Registrar's Office), including Satisfactory Academic Progress reports and application amendments and other admission-related documents, registration, ADA Compliance regarding students, and issues of student conduct and safety. The Assistant Dean also facilitates communication between the students and the faculty and administration, and collaborates closely with the Registrar, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Center for Academic Excellence and Bar Success, Admissions, Financial Aid, Bursar and Compliance offices.
Responsibilities
- Student Advising & Counseling: Be available to students seeking counsel and advice on issues including, but not limited to, disability, mental health, family/personal, stress, course selections and other academic issues. In addition to scheduled appointments, the Assistant Dean is expected to maintain availability for “walk-in” appointments to answer questions, solve problems, and address student concerns. Working closely with the other Associate and Assistant Deans and the Registrar, the Assistant Dean helps to identify students with academic concerns.
- Exam Administration: Coordinate all aspects of Touro Law Center final examination administration, including scheduling of proctors, arranging for accommodations for students with disabilities and exam conflicts, and enforcing important exam-related student deadlines. Supervise and work with the Exam Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, who arrange administration of all quizzes/assessments/midterm examinations for accommodated students.
- Student Organizations & Activities: Supervise and work with the Director of Student Services and Scholarship Aid, who serves as the administrative liaison for all law student organizations, including the Student Bar Association.
- First year orientation: Supervise and work with the Director of Student Services and Scholarship Aid, in organizing first year orientation. Supervise orientation.
- Assist in implementation of web-based student services delivery systems.
- Monitor Office of Student Services social media outlets (ie blog, Facebook account, Twitter account).
- Coordinate with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs about class scheduling and implementation of academic policies.
- Coordinate with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Assistant Dean for Administration to update the Student Handbook annually.
- Enforce academic discipline (probation and dismissal) in coordination with the Associate Deans and the academic support faculty and other administrators. The Assistant Dean for Student Services serves as the Chief Academic Integrity Officer.
- Serve on faculty and staff committees necessary for outreach and communication with students and student groups.
- Supervise the Director of Student Services and Scholarship Aid, Registrar, Administrative Assistant, and Records Specialist.
- Other duties and assignments given by the Dean or Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Juris Doctor required.
- M.S. in Counseling
- MBA or M.S. in Business or Higher Education
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, & Canvas
Travel
- Minimal to attend conferences or meetings.
Working Conditions
- Extended periods of time of sitting at a computer and standing at events.
- Also requires communicating verbally and in writing with students, faculty, and/or administrators.
Maximum Salary
USD $136,627.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $109,301.00/Yr.