Assistant Dean For Students

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Assistant Dean for Students
Duties: Focus on the academic, intellectual, psychological and personal aspects of student life at the Law School. Supervises a large staff, which includes the Registrar and Student Services Coordinator, and devotes much time to counseling students regarding academic and curricular rules and regulations. Responsible for creating exam schedules; ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements regarding bar admission, student academic accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, and protection of confidentiality of student records; and all other matters relating to student well-being. Plans orientation, “continuing orientation” programs throughout the 1L year, and various events related to professional development, wellness, and financial literacy and counseling. Serves as the representative of the Law School to the New York State Board of Law Examiners, the New York State Bar Association, and other law and educationally related organizations. Reports directly to the Associate Academic Dean, and plays a critical role in administration of the law school. Handles supervision of the registration and record-keeping process. Handles periodic review of students’ academic progress. Notification of students who are on academic probation, tracking their progress, coordinating with the Associate Academic Dean and Grades Committee on academic dismissals, and coordinating with Academic Success Program to ensure students in academic difficulty are aware of resources available to aid in their academic progress. Supervision of transfer applications (from one law school division to another, and from one law school to another). Coordination of the Faculty Research Assistant Program for advanced students. Coordination of the Loan Repayment Assistance Program for graduates. Processing of student status requests (withdrawal, leave of absence, etc.) and applications to joint degree programs. Awarding of commencement honors. Revision of the Student Handbook and the Online Student Center. Supervision of the completion of questionnaires from accrediting agencies such as the American Bar Association, the Association of American Law Schools and the New York State Education Department. Other duties as assigned, including service on Law School and university committees.

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