Associate Dean Academic Affairs School of Law
Listed on 2026-11-07
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic, University Professor, Professional Development -
Management
Education Administration, Professional Development
Fully Remote
* San Francisco - San Francisco, CA 94105
$ - $ Salary/year
DescriptionPosition Title: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for School of Law
Department Name: School of Law
Position
Reports To:
Dean of the School of Law
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Salary: $ per year
Benefits: The University's comprehensive benefits program
Days &
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Standard work schedule is 9:00 am to 5:30 PM, may be adjusted. Flexible schedule may require evening and weekend hours during peak periods.
Directs, coordinates, and provides academic leadership support to programs in the School of Law by performing the following duties personally or through supervised staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Serves as key advisor to the Dean on academic matters, including but not limited to the curriculum, faculty affairs, academic support, and educational outcomes.
- Assists the Dean with faculty hiring and development.
- Leads faculty training, development, and support in asynchronous learning formats and effective use of resources.
- Advises academic staff members on problems relating to policy, program, and administration.
- Manages School of Law input and involvement in State Bar of California accreditation-related activities and reports.
- Collaborates and partners with Admissions, Enrollment Services, Graduate Advising, Career Center, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs and other departments that are related to academic performance and outcomes.
- Addresses concerns brought forth by students, program directors, graduate advisors or representatives of other University departments.
- Collaborates with other School of Law leaders and departments to assure effective educational outcomes, faculty development and enrichment, and efficiencies in academic processes.
- Participates in University academic policy making.
- Assists the Dean on budgeting and cost control activities regarding academic programs.
- Participates in program course scheduling to ensure efficiencies.
- Supports faculty and staff in providing students with excellent learning experiences.
- Partners with the Dean, program directors, and faculty on curriculum development and revisions.
- Provides administrative support for academic changes that must go to CAS.
- Evaluates financial reports and adjust as needed to maintain budget discipline.
- Addresses additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of academic activities within the School of Law. Provides support and direction on University policies to Academic Program Directors, Department Chairs, and the adjunct faculty. Directly supervises academic staff at the School of Law. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training faculty;
planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising faculty performance; interacting with faculty governance bodies; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and practices of law school administration and/or higher education with demonstrated ability in education administration and faculty affairs and governance. Asynchronous online learning experience and expertise sufficient to be able to train and develop the School of Law faculty in this educational modality is essential.
ABILITY TO: Provide leadership for and oversight of the School of Law's academic programs, in conjunction with the Dean and faculty leaders. Design, implement and evaluate systems to improve academic operations and outcomes. Select, develop, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff. Interpret and apply school and university policies and procedures. Monitor and maintain compliance with State Bar of California accreditation standards and necessary reporting.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively, both orally and in writing. Establish positive and professional relationships with all university and school constituents.
Education and/or
Experience:
Legal education (J.D. preferred), four to ten years related administrative experience, and extensive experience and expertise in asynchronous learning modalities required. Also, at least five years of service on a law school faculty.
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