Assistant Dean Graduate Legal Studies

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Assistant Dean, Graduate Legal Studies
Duties: Reporting directly to the Dean of Denver Law, and working closely with faculty program directors across multiple disciplines and with the University's Office of Graduate Studies, the Assistant Dean of Graduate Legal Studies is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the law schools LLM and Master's degree programs and related certificates. Responsible for marketing, strategic relations, enrollment management, budget planning, professional advising, career development, and alumni relations as they relate to non-J.D. programs. Manages a staff whose expertise spans multiple domains, works closely with key constituents at the University and across the city, state, nation, and world, and forms part of the senior leadership team at Denver Law in that capacity, collaborating closely with the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and fellow Assistant Deans in advancing the institutions mission and goals. Manage and strengthen current LLM and Master's degree programs and related certificates at Denver Law and, with the Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, work to develop new programs in light of relevant industry trends and competitor analysis. Forge, expand, and steward relationships with law firms, businesses, governmental entities, educational institutions, and other potential partners locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally with the goal of recruiting outstanding and diverse students, enhancing curricular offerings, and expanding employment opportunities for graduates. Strategically deploy financial resources to improve the colleges ability to attract outstanding students and operate distinctive and highly-regarded academic programs. In conjunction with faculty program directors, review student applications and make admission and scholarship decisions. Develop mentoring, externship, and career services programs to strengthen professional training and broaden professional opportunity for students and graduates. In conjunction with faculty program directors and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, foster and implement curricular innovations, with due regard for current developments in legal pedagogy. In collaboration with colleagues in University Advancement, strengthen bonds with alumni and friends to increase engagement, giving, and other institutional support. Participate in self-assessment, accreditation, and compliance processes as necessary.

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