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Interim, Assistant Dean of Online Learning
$127k-172k (estimate)
Full Time | Colleges & Universities
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American University is Hiring a Remote Interim, Assistant Dean of Online Learning
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University
DepartmentWashington College of Law
Time TypeFull time
Work ModalityHybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
UnionExcluded
Job DescriptionSummary: The Assistant Dean works collaboratively with the AUWCL leadership team, University leaders and the third-party partners to develop, implement and support a high-quality online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree program and serves as the administrative, strategic and organizational lead for this effort. The Assistant Dean supports the AUWCL faculty with online learning and course design for JD, LLM, or SJD offerings and programs.
Essential Functions
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Contact UsFor more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
DepartmentWashington College of Law
Time TypeFull time
Work ModalityHybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
UnionExcluded
Job DescriptionSummary: The Assistant Dean works collaboratively with the AUWCL leadership team, University leaders and the third-party partners to develop, implement and support a high-quality online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree program and serves as the administrative, strategic and organizational lead for this effort. The Assistant Dean supports the AUWCL faculty with online learning and course design for JD, LLM, or SJD offerings and programs.
Essential Functions
- Strategic Planning & Administration: Leads and guides all aspects of AUWCL’s online educational operations, including MLS, LL.M. and certificate courses. Oversees the strategic development and long-range planning of the MLS program, including curriculum, faculty sourcing, and marketing. Devises and implements new policies and procedures with University functions including Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Marketing, the Budget Office and other entities as required. Serves as the primary administrator for the program and the primary liaison between AUWCL and 2U. Oversees the course scheduling process and coordinates with existing and future external partners
- Curriculum, Faculty, & Immersions/Practicums: Develops and identifies additional programs and elective courses for online or cross enrollment curricular opportunities. Determines recommended sequencing of courses. In collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Adjunct Faculty Affairs, cultivates, recruits, and works to retain strong adjunct faculty for online teaching. Identifies faculty training and resources, provides faculty support and coaching, and reviews student evaluations of teaching. Organizes one immersion per term. Hires faculty to lead the immersions.
- Enrollment Management & Student Advising: Interprets and monitors University and AUWCL Admissions policies for partners, (currently 2U). Sets and maintains expectations for admission counselors, and coordinates with on campus admissions colleagues to ensure congruent policies. Reviews applications, identifies and works to improve systemic practices/policies affecting student experience, and creates solutions with Office of Student Accounts regarding deposit creation and student billing. Communicates with University offices, including AU Central, Veteran Services, Financial Aid, Associate Dean of Students, and Academic Support & Access Center, among others, regarding policy and procedures affecting online students. Manages post-enrollment functions to support the academic and career advising functions for the students including coordination with external partners (2U).
- Financial Management: Monitors and maintains the Online Program budget, completes quarterly reconciliations with 2U, and approves faculty stipend payments.
- Supervision: Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates direct reports.
- Technical Training: Oversee technical training for faculty related the online learning platform.
- Other Duties As Assigned.
- Serving Customers.
- Collaborative Leadership.
- Leading and Inspiring People.
- Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
- Managing Talent.
- Acquiring and analyzing Information.
- Building and Supporting Teams.
- Building a Customer Focused Organization.
- Directly supervises staff; currently the Assistant Director, Online Program.
- Full-Time.
- Exempt.
- Requires partial on campus presence.
- $112,252-$125,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Juris Doctor.
- Minimum 5-7 years relevant work experience with increasing responsibility.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication, presentation and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated administrative management experience with an emphasis on program planning and evaluation.
- Demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced, customer service oriented organization with a keen eye towards detail and proactive disposition to problem solving.
- Demonstrated work experience in higher education program management, enrollment management, financial and operational management, technology-based communication. Academic and career advising experience, a plus.
- Teaching experience at a law school.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience.
Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- American University is an E-Verify employer.
Contact UsFor more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
SALARY
$127k-172k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/04/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/01/2024
WEBSITE
american.edu
HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, DC
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1893
TYPE
Private
CEO
CORNELIUS KERWIN
REVENUE
$500M - $1B
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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