Dean of Law jobs in Atlanta, GA

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 of Admission and Financial Aid (School of Law)
  • Emory University
  • Atlanta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Discover Your Career at Emory University

    Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

    Description

    Emory Law is a national and global leader in legal education that welcomes and supports a diverse law school community, produces path-breaking and influential scholarship, and offers exceptional teaching and practical learning opportunities that enable our alumni to become respected professionals and leaders in a rapidly changing world. Together, our community is working to secure a more fair and just society by advancing the rule of law.  Our innovative strategic plan seeks to fuel the ambitions and success of the students, staff and faculty who are drawn to join the Emory Law community. 

     

    The Assistant Dean of Admission and Financial Aid serves as Emory Law's chief admissions officer and director of financial aid.  The leader assuming this role will have responsibilities in four key areas:  

     

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

     

    Admissions:

    • Responsible for development and execution of recruitment, admissions, yield strategies and marketing for all law school programs. Which includes:
    • Oversight of existing agreements and seeks opportunities to expand strategic recruitment efforts for LLM and MCL programs.
    • Manages contract and marketing efforts for MLS program.
    • Manages available restricted and unrestricted resources to award scholarships to attract strong candidates and support students with support by development, finance, and financial aid staff. 
    • Executes a communications strategy, in collaboration with the Office of Marketing and Communications, to support key admissions goals, including the production of relevant multi-media products (e.g., website; blogs; video). 
    • Ensures effective and professional communications with prospective applicants, applicants, admitted students, and their families. 
    • Collaborates with other School of Law and Emory University departments to ensure a positive experience for incoming students. 
    • Develops a network of professional contacts, works closely with Development and Alumni Relations to support alumni and other constituencies to enhance and expand student recruitment. 
    • Analyzes and communicates admission and financial aid goals and yield to relevant stakeholders, developing financial aid strategies with the Dean and Chief Business Officer. 
    • Responsible for enhancing international recruitment efforts working in collaboration with relevant institutional leadership. 

    Planning: 

    • Formulates admission standards and enrollment targets and conducts enrollment planning and analysis with senior institutional leadership. 
    • Develops enrollment and marketing plans to produce strong and diverse applicant pools and greater yields. 
    • Analyzes the cost and benefits of marketing strategies, recruitment programs, and admission events with input and support by the admissions team and advisement of the Dean and Chief Business Officer. 
    • In coordination with Institutional Research, produces predictive modeling reports and provides simulations to inform and establish, in coordination with the Dean of the Law School, a yearly scholarship award matrix based on historical and gathered institutional and national data.

    Compliance: 

    • Monitors and ensures compliance with ABA, University, federal and state policies and regulations. 
    • Ensures the provision of robust financial aid counseling to students, in coordination with the Emory University Office of Financial Aid, including entrance counseling, advice about loan options and repayment assistance, and exit counseling. 

    Leadership and Administration:

    • Inspires, supports and professional staff. 
    • Acts strategically in the application of client management (CRM) software, including performing data analytics to help implement admissions strategies. 
    • Implements best business practices for managing admissions data.
    • Prepares weekly enrollment report for Sr. Leadership.
    • Communicates and implements annual recruitment strategy with admissions staff.
    • Manages a departmental budget (to include oversight and approval of travel policies, recruiting travel budget and expenses), 
    • Collaborates with Dean and faculty in leveraging signature programs and specialty concentrations to enhance the competitive advantages of the School of Law. 
    • Develops new sources for identifying future students. 
    • Performs related responsibilities as required.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

     

    • Graduate degree (Juris Doctor, PhD, Ed.D., MBA or relevant professional graduate degree), 
    • Minimum of three years’ experience in law school admissions,
    • At least two years’ experience managing law school admissions staff,
    • Proven experience yielding academically outstanding students who represent the diversity of our region and nation, 
    • Knowledge of law school admissions software (ACES II and Unite),
    • Demonstrated success in relationship building and customer service, 
    • Experience utilizing scholarship or other soft funds to further incentivize high caliber prospective students,
    • Understanding of financial aid processes, 
    • Experience with strategic planning, budgeting, and program development,
    • Exceptional communication skills, including effective writing, public speaking, presentation, and persuasive competencies, 
    • Desire to work in a collaborative environment with other subject matter experts and team leaders across functions to achieve a bold vision, 
    • Ability to travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally is required,
    • Experience in leading and developing staff,
    • Track record of innovative and creative solutions to the issues facing an admission department, and 
    • Ability to mentor and encourage colleagues and staff as a leader within a school.

    To Apply: 

    • Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis with a first review date of March 15, 2024
    • Cover Letter
    • We acknowledge that it takes time to complete a cover letter. We do use the cover letter in our hiring process to evaluate communication skills.  
    • Providing a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications as well as why you are interested in working at Emory Law will allow us to move you through the process without asking for a specific writing sample later in the process.
    • While a cover letter is not required to apply, we do encourage you to submit one with your application to save time later in the process.

    NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

    Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

    Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.
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Family Law Attorney
  • Foster Law Firm
  • Stockbridge, GA FULL_TIME
  • Our law firm is seeking a Family Attorney who can assist clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, including Divorce, Legitimation, child custody, and child support issues. You w...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Law Firm Sales Professional
  • Hecht Family Law
  • Alpharetta, GA FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Law Firm Sales Professional to join our team at Hecht Family Law.As an essential member of our team, you will use your strong communication and empathy sk...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Family Law Associate Attorney
  • Lunn Law LLC
  • Fayetteville, GA FULL_TIME
  • Our law firm is now in search of a skilled Family Law Attorney to join our highly-regarded team. This exciting opportunity enables the successful candidate to benefit from the guidance and expertise o...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Senior Family Law Attorney
  • Hecht Family Law
  • Alpharetta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Senior Family Law Attorney at Fastest-Growing Firm--$180,000-$220,000 Are you ready to join the fastest-growing family law firm in Atlanta? We're on a mission to become the dominant force in family la...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Senior Family Law Paralegal
  • Hecht Family Law
  • Alpharetta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Senior Family Law Paralegal at Fastest-Growing Family Law Firm--$70,000-$90,000 Are you ready to join the fastest-growing family law firm in Atlanta? We're on a mission to become the dominant force in...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Radiologic Technology Clinical Adjunct Instructor
  • Georgia CEO
  • Douglasville, GA
  • Position: Radiologic Technology Clinical Adjunct I nstructor Location: Douglas Campus Department: Academic Affairs -Scho...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Electronics Technician 2- Atlanta, GA
  • M.C. Dean, Inc.
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Position Summary In this role you will be responsible for installing and maintaining electronic security systems.Perform...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maternal Child Visiting Professor
  • Adtalem Global Education
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Company Description Chamberlain University Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, emp...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct Faculty: Sociology: Fairburn (In-Person)
  • GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE
  • Fairburn, GA
  • Job Details Job Location Fairburn Satellite - Fairburn, GA Position Type Part Time Education Level Graduate Degree Job C...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct Faculty: Leadership: Fairburn (In-Person)
  • GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE
  • Fairburn, GA
  • Job Details Job Location Fairburn Satellite - Fairburn, GA Position Type Part Time Education Level Graduate Degree Job C...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct Faculty: Foreign Language (German): Fairburn (In-Person)
  • GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE
  • Fairburn, GA
  • Job Details Job Location Fairburn Satellite - Fairburn, GA Position Type Part Time Education Level Graduate Degree Job C...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct Faculty: English: Fairburn (In-Person)
  • GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE
  • Fairburn, GA
  • Job Details Job Location Fairburn Satellite - Fairburn, GA Position Type Part Time Education Level Graduate Degree Job C...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct Faculty: Psychology: Fairburn (In-Person)
  • GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE
  • Fairburn, GA
  • Job Details Job Location Fairburn Satellite - Fairburn, GA Position Type Part Time Education Level Graduate Degree Job C...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...
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