Dean of Law jobs in Virginia
Dean of Law manages administrative functions of the college of law. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Law leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Law requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Law manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Law typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Assistant Dean for Career Services - School of Law
- Liberty University
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Lynchburg, VA
FULL_TIME
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Job Description Summary
The Assistant Dean for Career Services (ADCS) is a member of the core leadership team of the Liberty University School of Law and is the principal administrator of the School of Law Center for Career Services (CCS). The ADCS manages CCS’s administrative affairs and oversees programs that empower students to plan properly for their careers; that enhance students’ careers and professional development; and that help students develop a commitment to pro bono service, community service, and professionalism. The ADCS is responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of relationships with prospective employers at a local, regional and national level to build a portfolio of employment, internship and externship opportunities for students and alumni while also increasing the visibility of the Liberty University School of Law mission to existing and prospective employers. The ADCS leads a team that advises students on career development; assists students in obtaining internships, externships, other experiential learning opportunities and post-graduate employment; conducts employer outreach and works with employers to obtain interns and post-graduate employees; plans and implements on campus interviews, résumé collections and student applications for employment; creates, gathers and manages resources for students and graduates regarding job searches, databases, and professional development topics; and plans and implements programming for students regarding employment opportunities, job search strategies, available positions for law school graduates, and career development and progression topics. The ADCS also oversees the management and implementation of the Liberty Law Fellowship Program; management of student participation in career fairs; management and implementation of applicable career services software; management of records and databases necessary for performance of other duties; and works with other law school and university departments as necessary to conduct the law school’s career services program. The ADCS will lead the CCS to develop strategies for placement of students and alumni in leading law firms and judicial clerkships and will oversee the Liberty Law & Policy Mentorship Program. The ADCS also serves Alumni through the provision of employment services geared toward them. Working with faculty and other School of Law departments, the ADCS establishes and manages pro bono initiatives and programs for students.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities- Establish a program of education that helps students understand a biblical and theological foundation of vocation and calling and disciples students through the process of assisting them with placement services.
- Establish and maintain a rapport with students, alumni, and key external audiences that include the bench and the bar.
- Oversees the gathering and management of data for ABA reporting; and completion of ABA and other required reporting and compliance relative to employment data.
- Oversees functions related to the provision of career development and job search support to students and graduates (as requested).
- Oversees the management and implementation of applicable fellowship programs.
- Oversees the creation, manage and maintenance of databases and records necessary for career related services.
- Oversees the process of administering, planning, developing, and executing career related services.
- Keeps Associate Dean for External Relations apprised of ongoing activities and opportunities to collaborate and maximize impact.
- Does position directly or indirectly supervise other employees? ☒ YES ☐ NO
- Does position supervise subordinate supervisors? ☒ YES ☐ NO
- If yes, please list the subordinate supervisors (names and titles) reporting to this position.
- CCPD Director and Associate Director
- How many employees are indirectly overseen by this position through subordinate supervisors?
- 1
- Does this position directly oversee non-supervisory personnel? ☒ YES ☐ NO
- Associate Director for Employer and Student Services
- Assistant Director for Employer and Student Services (if applicable)
- Administrative Program Assistant
- Student Worker(s)
- If yes, how many non-supervisory personnel are directly overseen by this position?
- 4
- Does position interact with individuals/entities outside the company? ☒ YES ☐ NO
- If yes, please describe:
- Employers, members of judiciary and bar, staff from other U.S. law schools, presenters and speakers
Education and Experience- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
- License to practice law
- Membership in a state and/or local bar association
- 6-8 years’ experience in the practice of law
- Counseling/mentoring experience
- Knowledge of the legal community
- Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously of a routine and complex nature
- Strong ability to work with and learn a variety of computer systems
Communication and Comprehension- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
- Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
- Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University Law School to a variety of business and community customers and associates
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to lead a team and contribute to a team environment and contribute expertise at appropriate times while recognizing each team members strengths and contributions
- Listen first communication style to ensure that contributions of all applicable stakeholders are considered to reach the best decision on issues
- Ability to show respect to their colleagues and to work in a collegial manner
- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
- Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
- Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
- Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.
- Maintains a Christlike testimony and upholds a demonstrable commitment to the mission of the School of Law;
- Leads Career Services team to implement a discipleship-based focus in career counseling and services, to pray with students about career opportunities, and help see the career services role as assisting them in the pursuit of God’s calling.
- Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership, a philosophy of campus collaboration, a strong team orientation, and active participation in School of Law/Department activities;
- Manages, motivates, and evaluates staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed, while maintaining budget and meeting deadlines;
- Participates in ongoing planning processes to implement the annual school wide goals and strategic plan of the school;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.
Driving Requirements
Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Disclaimer Liberty University’s hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. Liberty University is in that category. - 10 Days Ago
Dean
- Loudoun County Public Schools
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Ashburn, VA
FULL_TIME
- Position Overview The Dean serves as an instructional leader in the planning, coordination, and administration of school activities and initiatives including curriculum, instruction, assessment, stude...
- 1 Month Ago
Dean
- Loudoun County Public Schools
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Ashburn, VA
FULL_TIME
- Position Overview The Dean serves as an instructional leader in the planning, coordination, and administration of school activities and initiatives including curriculum, instruction, assessment, stude...
- 1 Month Ago
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- BOSE LAW FIRM
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Springfield, VA
FULL_TIME
- Bose is currently seeking law clerks interested in general litigation and immigration law work. Applicants interested in litigation work must be familiar with writing briefs and drafting legal documen...
- 15 Days Ago
Family Law Attorney
- Marble Law
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Richmond, VA
FULL_TIME
- Who We AreMarble, one of America’s fastest-growing law firms, is seeking an experienced family law attorney to co-counsel with us on cases. Marble offers co-counsels a steady stream of clients and ong...
- 8 Days Ago
Family Law Attorney
- Marble Law
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Virginia, VA
FULL_TIME
- Who We AreMarble, one of America’s fastest-growing law firms, is seeking an experienced family law attorney to co-counsel with us on cases. Marble offers co-counsels a steady stream of clients and ong...
- 12 Days Ago
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- Achievement First
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New York, NY
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(2024-2025) Elementary Academic Dean
- Alma Del Mar Charter School (District)
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New Bedford, MA
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- 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Administrative Assistant III, Academic Deans
- Martin Luther College
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New Ulm, MN
- Job Details Job Location: Martin Luther College - New Ulm, MN Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shi...
- 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Academic Dean, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso
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El Paso, TX
- **37075BR** **Extended Job Title:** Academic Dean, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine **Org Level 1:** Texas Tech Unv Hlt...
- 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lower Elementary Academic Dean, Alma del Mar Charter Schools
- Charter Oak Recruitment
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New Bedford, MA
- About Alma Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college...
- 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Associate Dean
- University of Arkansas System
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Little Rock, AR
- Current University of Arkansas System employees including student employees and graduate assistants need to log into Wor...
- 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Academic Dean
- Colorado Early Colleges
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Fort Collins, CO
- Job Details Job Location Fort Collins High School - Fort Collins, CO Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degr...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Academic Dean (2024-2025)
- Hebrew Public
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Brooklyn, NY
- Location: Hebrew Language Academy (HLA) 2186 Mill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Start Date: Summer 2024 Network Website: www.h...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Virginia
Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of ...
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