ASSISTANT DEAN FOR STUDENTS
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 1, 2019
Req #: | 164723 |
Department: | SCHOOL OF LAW |
Job Location: | Seattle Campus |
Posting Date: | 02/13/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience and education. |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: | As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. |
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years.
Founded in 1899, the University of Washington School of Law is one of the nation’s top public law schools; it also enjoys strong private support for leading programs in Asian Law, Global Health, Law & Technology, Tax, and Environmental Law. Located in William H. Gates Hall, a new state-of-the-art facility in vibrant Seattle, the School of Law is also home to the Gates Public Service Scholars program and the Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services.
The University of Washington School of Law is seeking a full time Assistant Dean for Students.
The Assistant Dean for Students provides leadership and vision in support of the law school’s mission to prepare students for the challenge of practice in a global society. This position is responsible for ensuring a high quality educational experience for all of our students. Reporting directly to the Dean, this position is responsible for academic advising and personal counseling, student life initiatives, strategic planning, community engagement, and administration. The Dean for Students works closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Administration, the Assistant Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid, and the Assistant Dean for Student & Career Services.
This position is primarily responsible for addressing academic, personal, and professional issues that arise during law school, including referrals for disability accommodations, academic support, professional counseling, and leaves of absence. This position provides counseling and outreach services to a diverse population of students to enhance their personal and academic success and ameliorate barriers to that success. Duties also include providing leadership and direction to the law school’s student organizations and their extracurricular activities. This position organizes or collaborates on student events throughout the year such as Orientation, Commencement, and wellness programming. The Dean for Students also meets with students when violations of the Honor Code, Code of Student Conduct, or other disciplinary issues arise.
The Assistant Dean directs UW Law’s wellness initiatives that are critical to the School’s mission. Wellness initiatives provide students with the resources they need to deal with the stressors of law school. These resources include the Peer Support, providing peer support and counseling to help end feelings of isolation while at law school, resources to manage stress and also promoting mental health in our student community. This position works closely with students to connect them with University resources such as UW Health and Wellness, Hall Health Center, UW Counseling Center and the UW Campus Food Pantry.
The Assistant Dean for Students serves as the principal liaison between the administration and faculty and students, providing leadership and strategic direction to ensure a positive student experience. This positive experience begins with prospective students and continues by actively fostering a sense of inclusion and community for current students in and outside the classroom, offering support where needed. This position has daily intense contact with students who are in need of academic or personal counseling. This position works with campus-wide offices including the Counseling Center, Disability Resources for Students, Safe Campus, the Q Center, Student Fiscal Services, the Title IX Office, and the Veterans Center to ensure that each student has the best possible experience at UW Law. This position works collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure high-quality student support is consistently delivered to a diverse community.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Administration
Programming/Student Advising
Other Duties
REQUIREMENTS:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.