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New York University is hiring an Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Professional Advancement. The role involves leading seven key offices that support student success and career development, serving on the Dean's leadership team, and representing student affairs and professional advancement across the Law School and University.

Highlights

Lead and provide vision for student success offices including Career Services, Judicial Clerkship, Public Interest Law Center, Student Affairs, Graduate Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Standards.
Oversee professional staff development and supervise operations within these units.
Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and University leadership to support student affairs and career advancement.
Required Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or advanced relevant degree with 10+ years of professional experience.
Preferred 10+ years in progressively responsible roles in law school student affairs or career services.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and strategic analysis skills remain essential.
Ability to manage change, work within ambiguous settings, and promote inclusion and respect.
Annual base salary range is $230,000 to $280,000, excluding bonuses and incentives.
Works within a diverse legal education community focused on leadership, global issues, and public service.
Department includes the School of Law Area Deans and Directors within NYU's School of Law.

Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Professional Advancement Full Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Dean of the Law School, the Associate Dean will provide vision and leadership for the seven offices supporting student success. Together, these represent the primary resources available to students for navigating life at the Law School and their careers afterwards: the Office of Career Services, the Judicial Clerkship Office, the Public Interest Law Center, the Office of Student Affairs, the Office of Graduate Affairs, the Diversity and Inclusion team, and Community Standards. The Associate Dean will have a passion for the provision of superb student services, enjoy working in a diverse and fast-paced environment, and support the mission and goals of NYU Law School. They will serve as a member of the Dean’s leadership team and as a representative for student affairs and professional advancement throughout the Law School and University.

Qualifications:

Required Education:
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or other relevant advanced degree

Required Experience:
10+ years of relevant professional experience

Preferred Experience:
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs or career services at a law school.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent leadership skills including the supervision and development of professional staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a strong sense of commitment to excellence. Ability to create and foster an environment of mutual respect and tolerance. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify creative, mission-focused and data-driven solutions. Ability to handle stressful situations, and create thoughtfully and institutionally-aligned responses. Comfortable with ambiguity, change and innovation. Capable of representing the Dean and the Law School in different contexts.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong strategic analysis skills; effectively uses data to inform decisions. Change management experience. An understanding of and sensitivity to student-related issues and professional responsibility in the context of legal education. Knowledge and understanding of current trends and best practices in legal education and student success. Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence.

Additional Information:

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $230,000.00 to USD $280,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU Law is an intellectual powerhouse and innovator in legal education, known for its focus on leadership, global issues, and public service. As part of this diverse and accomplished community, you’ll work with top faculty, support learning and research, and have regular opportunities to develop professionally. Located in Greenwich Village, one of New York’s most inviting neighborhoods, the Law School offers highly competitive benefits and perks, notably tuition remission.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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