Assistant Dean of Experiential Education

Location

Elon - Greensboro Campus

Assistant Dean of Experiential Education

Staff Full‑Time

Monday – Friday

40

Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Elon University School of Law

The Assistant Dean of Experiential Education reports to the Dean and is responsible for the overall direction, performance, growth, implementation, and assessment of the Residency‑in‑Practice Program ("Residency"). The Assistant Dean also works closely with the law school's Vice Dean, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and Assistant Dean of Career and Student Development on the administration of the Residency. The Assistant Dean will also oversee law school externships, in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

Elon University is an internationally acclaimed university committed to fostering a thriving community. Students and staff alike enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package including:

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate‑level courses after 12 months of employment
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at the onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free use of campus fitness facilities
• Free admission to musical and theatrical performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and Division I Phoenix athletics
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service; after two years, participation in the Tuition Exchange program is available

Elon values and celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives. As an equal‑opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and other aspects of one’s identity. We respect human differences, embrace lifelong learning, emphasize personal integrity and an ethic of service.

J.D. degree or its equivalent

Some experience working in education or with law students.

• Strong administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and Outlook, as well as comfort working with data.

• Essential Functions
  • Develop and implement a vision for the Residency program, particularly as the law school grows its dual-campus model.
  • Oversee administration of the Residency program; identify, select, train, and work with site supervisors. Build strong relationships with site supervisors and manage their expectations about the program.
  • Facilitate site applications to the program; connect students with their placements. Travel to placements is expected.
  • Work with staff from the Office of Career and Student Development to administer the match program for judicial and general residencies.
  • Develop, maintain, and regularly improve residency materials, including a shell course for faculty supervisors.
  • Cultivate relationships with students about residency experiences; meet with students to advise about their residency experiences and desired outcomes.
  • Design and deliver the Residency Bootcamp twice a year (Winter and Spring). Develop and deliver informational workshops to 1
    
    Ls about the Residency process.
  • Collaborate with the Law School Director of Communications and Marketing to plan, organize, and produce web and print‑based marketing materials and social media communications about the Residency program.
  • Manage the procedures, data collection, and technology for the Residency program, including innovations to make the program more efficient and effective.
  • Develop new policies and procedures for the administration of the Residency. Oversee compliance with relevant ABA Standards for experiential education.

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