Assistant Dean - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Description

• Develop and build consensus around a mission-focused DEIB strategic plan for the School of Law with benchmarks and a process of reporting and accountability.
• Collaborate with the Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans, and the faculty to develop strategy for monitoring, collecting and assessing data, as it relates to the impact of DEIB initiatives at the School of Law.
• Facilitate new initiatives and activities that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for law school students, staff, administrators, and faculty.

• Collaborate with Student Affairs team in planning and implementing DEIB programming for students, including portions of new student orientation and events throughout the academic year
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Experiential Education to implement DEIB programming related to students serving clients from diverse backgrounds
• Responsible for the Law School’s implementation of University DEI-focused initiatives
• Collaborate with the Admissions and Academic Affairs teams in planning and executing special programs for entering students from non-traditional and diverse backgrounds to assist them in transitioning to the law school environment. Work closely with faculty and the Academic Success team on this programming.
• Enhance student success through partnerships with affinity bar associations, other affinity organizations and diverse alumni.
• Assist the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Deans in responding to student concerns related to DEIB matters.
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Enrollment, participates in efforts to promote DEIB within the Law School through admissions-related initiatives.

• Collaborates with the Dean, the Chair of the Professional Development Committee, and the Chair of the Diversity Committee (as well as others designated by the Dean) to plan and implement DEIB programming for faculty.
• Collaborates with the Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and appropriate law school committees to plan and implement curricular initiatives related to DEIB.

• In collaboration with the Associate and Assistant Deans, facilitates and/or provides DEIB-related programming for staff and administrators

• Promotes awareness of and facilitates adherence with University procedures to address bias incidents and/or harassment claims on campus
• Serve as ex officio member of law school and University committees as assigned by the Dean, including serving as a member of the Law School Leadership Team, ensuring diversity issues are considered and centralized throughout the administrative work of the Law School.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• Ability to balance multiple complex projects and processes simultaneously.
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
• Desire and ability to work effectively with culturally, ethnically and socially diverse student populations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.