Assistant Dean, Faculty Development, Compliance & Diversity

Assist the Dean and collaborate with members of the senior administrative team and faculty, with reporting requirements, special projects, and student issues. Assist the Dean with overseeing and implementing programming designed to support the strategic initiatives of the law school, including strategic planning, and the development and implementation of a sustainable assessment program. Assist with Faculty Development and serve as the primary Law School Diversity Officer.
Handle all reporting requirements including, but not limited to, the annual ABA Questionnaire, the annual ABA Employment Questionnaire, AALS reports, Board of Trustees Reports, Florida Bar reports, and SACS reporting requirements by:

• Collecting data from all law school departments related to graduates, employment, curricular changes, programmatic changes, alumni, etc.;
• Preparing ABA/AALS self-studies consisting of over 200-page reports, as well as other reports and responses, and maintaining current documentation to support each report;
• Analyzing the reportings and reviewing the ABA Standards to ensure all is in compliance;
• Maintaining and updating files demonstrating compliance with ABA Standards; and
• Assisting the Dean with ABA, SACS and other site visits.

Support the strategic initiatives of the Dean by:
a) Assisting faculty members with scholarly development, publication needs, and presentations;
b) Overseeing research grants for faculty scholarship, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with requirements;
c) Reviewing research grant publications and assisting with all Faculty Development and scholarship needs;
d) Supporting the Dean's initiatives in the community including, without limitation, initiatives with respect to the American Bar Association, Chambers of Commerce, Florida Bar, and other legal and non-legal community organizations;
e) Supporting the Dean's initiatives with respect to alumni, development and administration of the Law School;
f) Developing and following through with the Law School's strategic plan and ensuring its alignment with the strategic plan and initiatives of the University;
g) Developing and implementing a sustainable assessment program; and
h) Assisting the Dean with other strategic initiatives, including research of best practices and contract negotiation.
Assist Dean and collaborate, as assigned by Dean, with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Dean for Student Affairs by:

• Assisting with updating existing Faculty & Student Handbooks and Law School forms;
• Assisting in the recruiting process of faculty members;
• Assisting with the planning and execution of all aspects of law school graduation and commencement festivities, including graduate reception;
• Assisting bar preparation with all agreeements regarding tutoring and bar preparatrion organization; and
• Supporting the Director of Career Services and Student Life

Serve as the Law School Diversity & Inclusion Officer by:
a) Developing a diversity plan;
b) Collaborating with, and supporting outreach by the Admissions Office on diversity initiatives relative to prospective student outreach, with a focus on the Law School's commitment to having a student body that is diverse with respect to gender, race, and ethnicity;
c) Developing programs and coordinating services to promote an inclusive community and support students from underrepresented minority groups, including, without limitation collaborating and liaising with the Career Services Office on diversity initiatives, such as developing and initiating Diversity Internship Programs, while providing career education and counseling services to diverse students;
d) Working closely with Director of Marketing and Media Relations to enhance and develop marketing materials that support the mission of the Law School, promote an inclusive community, and focus on the diversity of the Law School;
e) Liaising with the Director of Student Life and faculty advisors of student groups that primarily serve the needs of underrepresented minority groups;
f) Tracking and maintaining data regarding the success of the diversity initiatives of the Law School; and
Assist the Dean in maintaining schedules and deadlines and performs other related duties as assigned by the Dean
Required Professional & Educational Experience
Doctoral degree - Field of study: JD
1-3 Year of work-related higher ed. job experience
Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.