Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Stanford Law School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. degree is required.
• Significant experience in counseling and/or student services, or in the practice of law.
• Understanding of the Law School’s academic program, as well as the legal profession and its career opportunities.
• Knowledge of University procedures preferred.
• Experience managing people.
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability in building consensus in a highly diverse environment.
• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, sensitively written materials for a wide range of readers.
• Demonstrated ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with University departments and student groups.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to issues faced by a diverse, demanding professional student population.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze the needs of individual students and groups of students, and to be knowledgeable about the range of University resources available to students is required.
• Excellent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to establish credibility and effective working relationships across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• User knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Standards: 

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

The expected pay range for this position is $175,000 to $219,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

*Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.