Cincinnati Law Seeks Director Of Academic Administration

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The University of Cincinnati College of Law seeks a Director of Academic Administration.

This is a supervisory position in which the incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing programs to enrich the law school. Incumbent helps law students succeed academically, personally, and professionally. The position is also responsible for overseeing that the law school is in compliance with the rules of all relevant governing entities. Discretion and independent judgment are used frequently. This position reports to the Dean, supervises the Assistant Director for Student Services/ Registrar, and collaborates with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Examples of Work Performed

 

• Develops and implements a wide variety of programs ensuring that law students succeed academically, personally, and professionally.
• Collaborates with and provides support to other senior administrators at the law school, including the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Admissions Office, the Career Service Office, the Academic Support Program, the Registrar, Development Office, alumni affairs, and other administrative personnel. Works effectively through faculty governance processes, serving on faculty committees and cooperating with individual faculty.
• Develops and organizes orientations for entering students. Builds and manages programming for orientations involving law faculty and administrators, practitioners, bar associations, university administrative personnel, and law school student organizations.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises law school graduation and award/recognition ceremonies.
• Supervises, coordinates, advises, and promotes student organizations, including law school student government. Assists student organizations in establishing appropriate governance structures and in complying with all law school and university requirements.
• Develops and administers the law school’s student affairs budget.
• Serves as an advisor for the law school Honor Council and provides support for law school student discipline structures. Ensures reporting by students of character and fitness matters.
• Coordinates and supervises student disability services at the law school, including communicating to students regarding disability issues. Arranges for classroom and exam accommodations.
• Oversees academic advising;
• Supports the Law School’s Title IX Compliance
• Supervises and coordinates student counseling and intervention efforts.
• Assists students seeking university services, including financial aid and other matters.
• Reviews and evaluates relevant law school policies. Recommends policy changes as appropriate.
• Supervises coordination of programs with undergraduate students and other divisions of the university.
• Supports the law school’s efforts to attract and serve a diverse student body and to promote an inclusive environment.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of any assigned personnel.
• Achieves and maintains high level of continuing professional development by attending conferences. Facilitates ongoing education of the faculty and staff regarding student affairs and student life issues.
• Manages and maintains student information appropriately and confidentially.
ADA Qualifications:
• Frequently communicates (verbally and written) with students, faculty, staff and external stake holders; direct or assist in program planning, implementation, and assessment
Sometimes travels to out-of-town, out-of-state, and occasionally, out-of-country law school events.

Preferred Qualifications
J.D. and Ohio Bar eligible preferred. Candidates without a J.D. should have appropriate legal education experience.
3-5 years experience in student affairs related position, preferably in legal education

Comments

[Captain Hruska Carswell, Continuance King]

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[Nick]

How do you apply to this job... can't find it on Univ. of Cinci website?